The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized schools: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. Heinz College leads at the intersection of people, policy, and technology, with expertise in analytics, artificial intelligence, arts & entertainment, cybersecurity, health care, and public policy. The college offers top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive education certificates in these areas. Our programs are ranked #1 in Information Systems, #1 in Information and Technology Management, #7 in Public Policy Analysis, and #1 in Cybersecurity by U.S. News & World Report.
The Heinz College Office of Admissions is hiring Application Readers for the late winter 2026 – early Spring 2027 admissions cycle (December – March). Readers will thoroughly and holistically evaluate application materials, helping to enroll a qualified class.
Core responsibilities include:
Review and assess all application materials submitted.
Complete a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s academic and professional qualifications.
Support the enrollment of academically and professionally qualified candidates
Complete data entry within the Slate CRM on applications reviewed
Other duties as assigned
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
Ability to synthesize multiple pieces of information and make an initial admissions recommendation
Excellent communication and social skills
Confidentiality and discretion regarding Carnegie Mellon’s application review process and applicant information
Proficiency with technology including e-mail, web-based communications (Zoom), basic CRM navigation, VPN tools, and must be comfortable learning new software platforms
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
1-3 years in graduate admissions/recruiting or graduate student advising experience required; background in information systems-related subject area is preferred
Experience with selective and holistic college admission
Experience reviewing international applicants, familiarity with international curricula and non-US based national curricula, or an eagerness to learn about and understand various educational systems around the world preferred
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Provide their own computer, preferably a laptop, that runs a supported operating system (i.e. recent Mac OS X or Windows platforms) and is sufficiently up to date to browse the web with limited to no lag and to view large PDF files. Reliable internet connections are also necessary to complete file reads.
Additional Information:
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
Remote Work: A remote work option may be available through December 2026 for candidates who reside in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Any approved remote work arrangement is contingent upon the successful execution of a Remote Work Agreement (RWA) as part of the employment offer process. Continuation of a remote work arrangement beyond December 2026 is not guaranteed and will be subject to further evaluation based on university policy, business needs, and…