[Hiring] Seasonal Application Reader @Claremont McKenna College

Role Description

The Seasonal Application Reader evaluates first-year applications for Claremont McKenna College's 2026–27 admission cycle as part of the Office of Admission's holistic, committee-based review. This is a temporary position from November 2026 through March 2027.

• Work remotely in pairs with admission staff.
• Assess each applicant's academic preparation, personal qualities, and potential to contribute to the CMC community.
• Prior admission reading experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access and reside in California.

Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Seasonal Application Reader performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Read and evaluate first-year applications in pairs with admission staff, using CMC's committee-based review process in Slate.
• Read quickly and thoroughly, drawing sound conclusions from a large volume of information in a short time.
• Write clear, concise summaries and recommendations for each application.
• Apply CMC's mission and enrollment priorities consistently while remaining aware of personal biases.
• Participate in reader training in November and periodic Zoom check-ins with admission staff.
• Complete occasional application processing tasks in Slate as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all applicant information and records.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude employment.
• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and apply feedback from admission staff.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience reading applications in a holistic admission process is preferred.
• Experience with Slate is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to evaluate information fairly and consistently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, in accordance with College policy and applicable law.
• Must be self-directed, with strong time management and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Requirements

• The regular hours for this part-time position are five hours per day, three weekdays per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (PT).
• The successful candidate may choose the scheduled days and hours, which will be confirmed with the supervisor at the time of hire.
• This is a temporary position from November 2026 through March 2027.
• There will be no scheduled hours during the College's winter closure from December 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027.

Benefits

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits-eligible position.
• Pay rate: $28.00 per hour.

Company Description

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.