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Outside Admission Reader

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated ability to learn duties quickly, work independently with little supervision
  • Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and assess secondary school curricula and academic performance
  • Evaluate standardized testing, essays, letters of recommendation, and personal statements
  • Determine alignment of students’ educational aspirations with university goals
  • Work independently on campus or remotely

Key facts

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Time Management

About the company

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William & Mary

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a larger research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. For more than three centuries, W&M has offered a top-rated educational experience while being consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation. Choose from 115+ majors, minors and pre-professional programs with 65% of students majoring in STEM and computational-related fields — anything from business analytics to integrative conservation to a major you design yourself. Almost 80% of undergraduate students are involved in faculty-mentored research, with 20% having their work published before they graduate. W&M is known for its undergraduate teaching, career services, internship connections, science lab facilities, study abroad and more. We are committed to affording exceptional students the opportunity for life-changing experiences, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102022 Outside Admission Reader (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Outside Admission Reader

Department:

CC00246 WM001 | PROV | WMSI | Admissions

Job Family:

Staff - Academic Program Administration

Worker Sub Type:

Wage-Temporary (requires end date - non-benefited) (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Remote Work - Virginia

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

Provide a careful analysis and assessment of secondary school curricula, academic performance, standardized testing, essays, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other applicant submissions to determine which students’ educational aspirations and abilities are closely aligned with the mission and goals of the university.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn duties quickly, work independently with little supervision, and to read and write with proficiency.
  • Demonstrates good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Previous clerical experience dealing with large volumes of sensitive information and written materials.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Ability to read and synthesize large amounts of data quickly.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Prior experience in undergraduate admissions or high school college counseling.
  • Prior experience with Slate or other customer relationship management system.

 

Conditions of Employment:

  • Up to 30 hours per week during November and December.
  • Minimum of 30 hours per week during January and February.
  • Optional employment opportunities may be available in March and April based on departmental needs.
  • Returning Readers begin in October and may continue through April depending on workload and the support needs of the department.
  • Newly-hired Readers begin in November for training and may continue through April depending on workload and the support needs of the department.
  • Must have proficient computer skills, access to high-speed internet, and the ability to work independently on campus or remotely from home.
  • Must have a dedicated home-work space with a personal computer and high-speed, reliable internet access as all training and work is conducted remotely for this position.
  • While prior experience is preferred, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Outside Admission Readers may not be currently employed at another university or high school, nor be employed independently or with any organization that provides personal college counseling of any type.
  • Out-of-state hires will be considered. Any commuting expenses are not reimbursed. Employees must be located within the United States and available to work on an Eastern Standard Time schedule.
  • This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • This position is a temporary (hourly) position not to exceed 6 months. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Additional Job Description:

Starting at $20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Job Profile:

JP0101 - Education Support Specialist II - Nonexempt - Hourly - H04

Qualifications:

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Grade:

H04

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-08-21

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Term


EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

 

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. 

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