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Requisition ID:  119008

Part-Time Application Reader (Admissions & Financial Aid)

We are seeking an Admissions Reader who will support the Admissions Office and perform application reviews throughout the recruitment cycle(s). This remote position requires you to work 20-40 hours per week, mid-October through mid-March, to support the Undergraduate Admissions Staff through the application evaluation process. Seasonal readers will go through a thorough training process, led by our admissions staff. After completing training, readers will support the initial review for first-year applicants for both domestic and international students.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Review bio data, transcripts/tests, essays, resumes and recommendations for each applicant and provide a thorough bio summary and rankings.
  • Complete evaluations in accordance with department/division standards and timelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • One year of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some experience with higher education, especially the evaluation of undergraduate or graduate applications.


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Word, OnBase).
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with admissions staff members.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of differing groups of students.
  • Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of diverse populations.
  • Familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international, preferred.
  • Strong analytical and reading skills.
  • Work well independently and ask questions when necessary.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read.
  • Demonstrate utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding Johns Hopkins University application review process and applicant information.
  • Must have a private computer and space to conduct file review, along with reliable internet.
  • Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are NOT eligible to apply due to potential conflict of interest; also, cannot have a child currently applying to college.


Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Application Processing and Management - Developing
  • Documentation Imaging and Management - Developing
  • Oral and Written Communications - Developing
  • Project Management - Developing
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Developing
  • Student Information Systems - Developing


The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

 

 

Classified Title: Admissions Reader 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time Application Reader (Admissions & Financial Aid)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($20 - $25/hr Targeted Salary, Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: 20-40 hours per week, depending on availability 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Undergraduate Admissions  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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