Admissions Application Readers (Temporary, Part-Time and Remote)

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Opportunity

The Division of Enrollment Management at Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for temporary Admissions Application Readers. These positions are temporary, hourly employees who will be on the team responsible for reviewing and scoring admissions applications for the Colorado School of Mines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications for admission and recommend admission decisions in accordance with guidelines set by federal, state, and institutional policies.

• Utilize professional judgment and resources provided to render admission decisions that align with the University's enrollment foals and students' potential for success.

• Assess academic preparedness for Mines by evaluating high school and college transcripts, school profile, educational context/environment, quality of coursework, and standardized test scores.

• Review recommendation letters to evaluate academic potential, work habits, and character.

• Review essays to evaluate special circumstances, life experiences and commitment to the Mines community.

• Evaluate the time and talent required of various extracurricular activities, leadership, and work experiences. Assess the quality and depth of those experiences.

• Communicate effectively with full-time admissions staff regarding applicants.

• Evaluate international credentials as needed, determine equivalencies, and apply this information to the holistic application review process.

• Interpret prerequisite course requirements for transfer applicants. Develop expertise in the transfer admission criteria with a specific focus on assessing whether an applicant has completed necessary prerequisites for their program of interest.

• May evaluate eligible candidates for scholarship consideration.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• A background in secondary or higher education.

• Meeting the listed restrictions below. Please be sure to read through all restrictions.

Restrictions:​

• Candidates may not be currently employed as a college admission professional, a high school guidance or college counselor, or an independent educational consultant/independent college counselor.

• Candidates may not be the parent or guardian of a current high school junior or senior, whether or not they plan to apply to Mines.

• Candidates may not also be employed as a seasonal application reader for another college/university.

• Graduate students are eligible to apply but are encouraged to consider the job expectations and demands of peak reading periods. Graduate students may be subject to restrictions to part-time work per university policy.

• Candidates who are currently employed elsewhere in a full-time position are eligible to apply but are encouraged to consider the job expectations and demands of peak reading periods.

• Seasonal Readers are forbidden to discuss the details of any application, even anonymously, in public, on any social media platform, or any other arena in which the public may reasonably have access to. Seasonal Readers are not to discuss the evaluation process with anyone outside of the Colorado School of Mines Office of Admissions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, recruitment, and/or application review.

• Experience with Mines and/or application review process.

• Experience working with international students and/or transfer students.

• Ability to recognize personal, implicit biases as related to application review. Experience working to mitigate impacts of implicit bias.

Time Commitment

This position will work on average 15-20 hours per week, evaluating at minimum 30-40 applications per week between August 15th and April 1st. Employment length is contingent upon need, and there is a possibility that the position will not extend to April 1st, depending on application volume. At peak times, this position might be required to read up to 30 hours per week, while low times might average 10-15 hours per week. It's important to be flexible and willing to meet the changing demands throughout the employment period. The expectation is to review the applications quickly and efficiently. While readers are encouraged to complete as much work as possible during normal business hours, weekend and evening work is allowable.

Training

This position is expected to attend a training (whether virtually or in-person). It'll be important to participate in ongoing training and feedback sessions and committee meetings throughout the review cycle as needed.

Pay Rate

The pay rate is $23/hour. Seasonal Readers must submit a timesheet in order to receive compensation.

How to Apply

Review of applications will be ongoing. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume. Reference will not be requested until later in the process and you will be informed before contact is made. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity. Successful completion of a background is required.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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