[Hiring] Video Interviews Rater @Acuity Insights

Role Description

Imagine a world where everyone’s full potential is recognized and nurtured. That’s what we’re building at Acuity Insights. We believe higher education admissions should look beyond grades and consider the whole person—their experiences, strengths, and unique qualities. Join a community of Raters helping admissions teams see applicants beyond grades.

As a Video Interviews Rater, you’ll play a critical role in this process. By reviewing and scoring applicant responses, you’ll help our Canadian-based partners make more well-rounded and informed admissions decisions. This role is designed to fit into your life:

• Work on your own schedule from anywhere in Canada.
• Earn extra income while doing socially meaningful work.
• Join a community of Raters committed to strengthening admissions with reliable, evidence-based assessments.

What You’ll Do as a Video Interviews Rater

• Become a certified Rater by completing virtual, scientifically backed onboarding training.
• Complete ongoing training and mandatory annual recertification.
• Rate and score Video Interviews responses by reviewing applicant video responses and assigning scores following scoring guidelines.
• Share feedback to help improve and optimize the Video Interviews tool, platforms, and content.

Foundations for Success as a Video Interviews Rater

• Consistent Engagement & Professionalism: Demonstrate high commitment by consistently participating in rating sessions and upholding a professional demeanor.
• Ongoing Skill Development: Regularly engage in required training and feedback activities to stay informed on best practices.
• Effective Communication & Responsiveness: Exhibit clear and effective communication, responding promptly to surveys and feedback.
• Empathy & Understanding: Approach every response with empathy and fairness.
• Bias Awareness & Integrity: Maintain strong self-awareness and address potential biases.

Payments

We issue payments for work you’ve completed via Plooto once a month. While there’s no guaranteed minimum work, you can access a quarterly testing schedule, which allows you to choose when to work and estimate potential earnings. Pay may include activities outside of rating, like job training and participating in research studies.

To Qualify as a Video Interviews Rater, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen.
• Currently residing in Canada.
• Have your own desktop/laptop computer to work on.
• Have no plans to apply to and become a student in a program using an Acuity Insights product in the next 2-3 years.
• Communicate effectively and proactively in writing.
• Demonstrate the following soft skills: Communication, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Empathy.

Steps to Become a Video Interviews Rater

• Submit Your Application: Complete the online application form.
• Take a Mini-Casper and Reading Comprehension Test: If the basic criteria are met, you’ll receive an invitation to take a shortened version of the Casper test.
• Complete Paid Online Rater Training: You will receive an invitation to complete our scientifically backed Rater training.
• Become a Certified Rater: Successfully complete the necessary steps to become a Video Interviews Rater.

How We’ll Train You

Our Video Interviews Rater training program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make fair, unbiased judgments. Throughout the program, you will complete knowledge checks, activities, and exercises that assess and deepen your understanding of the rating process.

Why Video Interviews Matter

Video Interviews is a flexible, asynchronous interview tool for higher education admissions. It pairs seamlessly with Casper to support a more comprehensive and holistic review process.

• Programs can hear directly from applicants in their own words.
• Applicants complete interviews at their convenience.
• Programs can choose from Acuity’s research-backed questions and rubrics or create their own.
• Trained Acuity Raters are available to score responses.
• Video Interviews consistently delivers reliable, research-based insights into applicants.

Thanks for considering contributing to Acuity Insights as a Video Interviews Rater!