Requisition Number: 2022CW042Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Division: Admission and Financial Aid
Department: Admission

Department Statement:



Accountabilities:
Remote Part-Time Readers for the Colgate Office of Admission will provide critical support in the holistic assessment of Early and Regular Decision applicants to the University. They will be asked to conduct a number of application-review tasks, which will primarily include computing and gathering quantitative data on applicants as well as conducting a holistic applicant review alongside a reading partner. Thorough training on all elements of Colgate's application review process will be conducted upon hire. Remote Part-Time Readers must be comfortable evaluating applicants in accordance with Colgate's mission as outlined in the Third-Century Plan and the standards of a highly selective liberal arts institution. In order to ensure high quality and efficient application review, the ability to work accurately at a high pace and to provide comprehensive and relevant summary comments is essential.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Must be available for a scheduled 20-25 hours Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm (EST) and occasional weekend assignments from mid-October through March 31.
• As remote employees, candidates must have their own computer and a stable internet connection.
• Bachelors degree required, along with at least one year of experience with application review.
• Competitive candidates will have strong math skills and organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative work experience and the ability to work with confidential information are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appreciation of the liberal arts philosophy and/or previous volunteer or employment experience in the liberal arts will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of non-U.S. educational systems and curriculums, experience reviewing international credentials is recommended.

Education
A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.

Other Information

Work Schedule:
Must be available for a scheduled 20-25 hours between the hours of 8am-5pm (EST) Monday through Friday, and occasional weekend assignments from mid-October through March 31.

Job Open Date:
10/01/2022

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Attach as an optional applicant document the names of three references (including phone numbers) or include with your resume.To avoid any conflicts of interest, we will not consider candidates who have a personal or professional interaction with high school students. This includes but is not limited to: parents/guardians of high school junior or seniors; athletic coaches involved in recruitment of student-athletes; individuals who currently work with high school students as high school staff members; individuals who work for a testing agency; independent counselors or contractors; employees at another undergraduate institution.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.