[Hiring] Seasonal Reader - Admissions - College of Arts & Sciences - Temp/Part-Time @Cornell University

Role Description

Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences (Ithaca, NY) is seeking temporary seasonal admissions readers for the 2026-2027 undergraduate admissions season. Seasonal readers will be trained by the College of Arts & Sciences admissions staff to evaluate first-year applications, including the review of:

• High school transcripts
• Essays
• Recommendation letters
• Other application components

The admissions review is comprehensive, taking into consideration each applicant's academic, extracurricular, and personal credentials within the context of a highly competitive admissions environment.

Seasonal readers are expected to commit to a minimum of:

• 8-10 hours per week during Early Decision application review (October to early December 2026)
• 20-25 hours per week during Regular Decision application review (January through early March 2027)

Readers will review an average of 4-5 applications per hour during Regular Decision. Training and work will be primarily conducted remotely via Zoom/phone. All applications are read online.

Candidates must have:

• A recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection
• Access to a private, secure location in which to work

We cannot consider candidates who are:

• The parents/guardians of a high school senior
• Currently working with high school students or college admission professionals, including high school guidance counselors and independent consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology
• Strong ability to manage their time independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Willingness and ability to apply institutional priorities in accordance with training
• Ability to internalize feedback and quickly adapt to suggested modifications
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of discretion and confidentiality

Requirements

• Understanding of the value of a liberal arts education
• Experience handling a heavy workload and a track record of meeting deadlines

Benefits

• Compensation: $20/hr. for new readers
• No visa sponsorship or relocation provided

Company Description

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Your completed application MUST include a cover letter and resume in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.