Admissions Application Reviewer

The Office of Admissions seeks part-time application reviewers to contribute to the work of the admissions team. Application Reviewers are responsible for working in conjunction with admissions staff to evaluate applications for admission and make recommendations to the Admissions Committee. Applications are reviewed electronically and, except for any mandatory in-person training, work may be conducted remotely (if performed in an eligible state: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia).Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.The Application Reviewer will work in pairs with admissions staff to review student applications as part of a larger committee of admissions professionals. All work will happen between the hours of 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday. Application Reviewers will read with staff members from one to three days a week December through February.All admissions staff are expected to embrace Bowdoin's commitment to diversity and inclusion. A commitment to the common good means working, every day, to welcome more diverse perspectives. Bowdoin believes that only through building a more diverse and inclusive campus community will the College best prepare graduates to be contributing and useful citizens of the world.The salary range for this position is expected to be: $23-25/per hourEducation/Skills RequirementsRequired:A Bachelor's degree is required.Understanding and appreciation for the liberal arts.Ability to efficiently review, evaluate, analyze, and summarize written and oral information.Ability to apply training to different scenarios. Ability to apply critical thinking skills and independently form judgments.Exceptional oral and written communication skills.Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent time management.General technological fluency. Ability to use computer technology systems (as trained).Strong internet connection (where/when conducting work, if remote).Ability to manage highly sensitive information and comply with confidentiality policies.Ability to work closely with colleagues on time-sensitive matters; strong inter-personal communication skills.Candidates may not currently work in a college counseling capacity - in a school or organizational setting; as an independent consultant or private college counselor; or in another capacity where they provide advising on the college admissions process.Experience Requirements and/or EquivalentsThe ideal candidate possesses an understanding and enthusiasm for higher education, as well as an appreciation for high school students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures across the country and around the world.The ideal candidate embraces Bowdoin's mission as an institution and has an appreciation for the liberal arts.The ideal candidate has one or more years of experience reviewing applications for higher education institutions (or in a corollary setting).Candidates with experience in education (secondary or higher education) or another relevant educational setting are especially welcomed.This position is subject to confidentiality agreements and policies.This position is subject to a criminal history background check.Standard Work Days and HoursApplication Reviewers work from December through mid-March, with most significant work in January and February. Application reviewers will not work the weeks of December 23 and December 30.Application review generally occurs on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 am and 5 p.m. On rare occasions, application reviewers may be asked for work availability in evenings or on weekends.Application reviewers must be able to commit to a minimum of 7-8 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Scheduling will be dependent on operational needs in conjunction with reviewer availability.With the exception of mandatory in-person training, this role is eligible for remote work if work is regularly performed in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Minnesota, or Virginia.About BowdoinBowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff"”with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-29