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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Seasonal Admission Application Reader
Job Details and Requirement:
Department: Office of Admission Supervisor : Director of Admission
Last updated: 10.27.2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pitzer College is seeking Seasonal Admission Application Readers to review and assess first-year applicants for the class of 2031. Candidates must grasp the principles of a liberal arts education and Pitzer’s core values to identify students who align with and would benefit from our educational approach. The role requires the skill to analyze academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, and other application materials to provide informed admission recommendations. Application reading training, conducted virtually, equips readers to work remotely, with each reader handling a minimum of 150-200 files per evaluation season. Though this is a remote role, readers must reside in the United States.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Thoroughly read, evaluate, and recommend admission decisions on highly competitive applications.
Meet all internal deadlines by maintaining a regular reading schedule.
Actively practice awareness of personal biases when evaluating student applications, keeping Pitzer’s institutional priorities, goals, and core values in mind.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality with student information.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Attention to detail, especially as it pertains to the holistic review of application materials.
Understanding of a liberal arts education.
Experience and professionalism handling sensitive and confidential information.
Strong written skills, time management, and sound judgement.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.
Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.
Education/Experience : A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in College Admission, College Counseling, or college admission application reading is preferred. Compensation will be adjusted for previous Pitzer College admission application readers. Must not be currently employed in another college’s admission office during the duration of your work with Pitzer College.
Supervisory Responsibility : No
Time Type: Part-time, up to 19 hours per week
Work Hours : This is a temporary, part-time…