[Hiring] Outside Readers @Pomona College

Role Description

The Office of Admission at Pomona College seeks thoughtful and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Outside Readers. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Admissions who oversees reader training and the reading process, Outside Readers assist in the evaluation process for the College’s entering first-year class. Outside Readers play a key role in our Committee Based Evaluation (CBE) process, where applications are reviewed collaboratively to provide a comprehensive assessment. This process ensures fair and thorough assessments of applicants’ academic achievements, personal qualities, and potential contributions to the campus community. Independent education consultants, current high school counselors, teachers, or anyone working directly with high school seniors will not be considered for this position.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate applications holistically, considering academic performance, extracurricular engagement, personal essays, and letters of recommendation.
• Participate in the collaborative review process by contributing to the written evaluations that support informed admissions recommendations.
• Handle sensitive applicant information with strict confidentiality and adhere to all institutional policies and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in education, counseling, writing, or related fields strongly desired.
• Familiarity with a liberal arts curriculum strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Previous admission or application review experience a plus, but not required. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• Outside Reader must be available to read in pair with an admissions officer between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
• Overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required.
• Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the office.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefit-eligible position.
• The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 per hour.
• All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.
• As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.
• While this is a remote position, the Outside Reader must reside in California.
• Outside Readers are expected to commit 30-35 hours per week.
• Training will take place December 7-10. Reading will take place December 15-17, and January 5-29.