[Hiring] Application Readers @Carnegie Mellon University

Role Description

The Heinz College Office of Admissions is hiring Application Readers for the late winter 2026 – early Spring 2027 admissions cycle (December – March). Readers will thoroughly and holistically evaluate application materials, helping to enroll a qualified class.

• Review and assess all application materials submitted.
• Complete a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s academic and professional qualifications.
• Support the enrollment of academically and professionally qualified candidates.
• Complete data entry within the Slate CRM on applications reviewed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years in graduate admissions/recruiting or graduate student advising experience required; background in information systems-related subject area is preferred.
• Experience with selective and holistic college admission.
• Experience reviewing international applicants, familiarity with international curricula and non-US based national curricula, or an eagerness to learn about and understand various educational systems around the world preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Provide their own computer, preferably a laptop, that runs a supported operating system (i.e. recent Mac OS X or Windows platforms) and is sufficiently up to date to browse the web with limited to no lag and to view large PDF files.
• Reliable internet connections are also necessary to complete file reads.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• A generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Amply paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.
• And much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.