Parttime External Application Reader

Department

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Student Recruitment

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the secondoldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, disciplinebased approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a stateoftheart learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
an unmatched faculty.
degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the worldrenowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the Universitys core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http:www.chicagobooth.edu.

Job Information

Job Summary:

External Application Readers will support the Chicago Booth Admissions team throughout the 202526 academic year by evaluating candidates’ application materials and recommending admission decisions based on evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Work within the application rounds for the Booth FullTime MBA program, taking place midSeptember to midOctober; early to late January; and early to midApril. Readers may be asked to read applications for other Booth programs if needed.
• All readers will be required to participate in a series of virtual training sessions prior to the start of the application cycle in AugustSeptember.
• Holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to our internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.

• Competencies:

  • Demonstration of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills required for reviewing and assessing qualitative information.
  • A proven record of accomplished time management, organizational skills, and meeting established deadlines, as well as work independently and possession of a selfmotivated disposition.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage diverse perspectives.

  • Additional Responsibilities

    Education, Experience, or Certifications:

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree required.

    • Experience:

      • A minimum of two years of work experience in a professional environment required.
      • Background in a field with exposure to preMBA or postMBA roles or in higher education or admissions preferred.

      • Technical Knowledge or Skills:

        • Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system preferred.

        • Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

          • Position is from midSeptember to midOctober; early to late January; and early to midApril.
          • Commitment to work at least 10 hoursweek during the time periods listed above.
          • Hourly and weekly reading expectations and deadlines must be met.
          • Work hours are flexible, including evenings and weekends, and all work is performed remotely.

          • Required Documents:

            • ResumeCV
            • Cover Letter

            • 
              When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

              
              Job Family

              Temporary Staff

              
              Scheduled Weekly Hours

              10

              
              Drug Test Required
              

              No

              
              Health Screen Required
              

              No

              
              Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
              

              No

              Pay Frequency

              Hourly

              
              Pay Rate Type

              Hourly

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              FLSA Status

              NonExempt

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              Pay Range

              $40.00

              The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

              
              Benefits Eligible

              This position is not eligible for benefits.

              
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