Part-Time Application Reader, Undergraduate Admissions

JHU EEHPC

. Work remotely 20–40 hours per week from mid-October through mid-March during the 2026–2027 admissions cycle .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and reading skills essential for evaluating applicant information, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the admissions review process. Effectively manages time and organization to meet strict deadlines and weekly numerical targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeOne Year Related ExperienceAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementConfidentiality

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Hard Skills

Evaluation of Applicant InformationReview of High School TranscriptsUnderstanding of Academic CriteriaAssessment of Essays and RecommendationsFile Preparation for Transfer Review

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCommunication SkillsOrganization

Tools & Technologies

Private ComputerReliable Internet

Industry Keywords

Admissions ProcessApplication ReviewNumerical TargetsConfidentialityProfessionalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work remotely 20–40 hours per week from mid-October through mid-March during the 2026–2027 admissions cycle
Complete thorough training led by admissions staff
Perform comprehensive evaluations of first-year applicant information, including academic criteria, activities, essays, recommendations, and additional materials
Consider each student's context during application review
Support preparation of files for the transfer review process
Complete optional projects based on evaluation and selection needs
Communicate as needed with the admissions reader management team
Meet weekly numerical targets for files read

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, subject to the JHU equivalency formula
Familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international, preferred
Strong analytical and reading skills
Ability to work well independently and ask questions when necessary
Excellent time management and organization
Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read
Ability to maintain communication with the admissions reader management team
Utmost confidentiality and professionalism regarding the application review process and applicant information
Must have a private computer, suitable workspace, and reliable internet
Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are not eligible due to potential conflict of interest
Applicants with a child currently applying to college are ineligible
Successful candidate subject to a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Seasonal readers receive a thorough training process led by admissions staff
Additional optional projects may be available
Applicants completing their final academic semester/quarter may be considered eligible
Johns Hopkins offers total rewards supporting employees' health, life, career, and retirement
Seasonal flu vaccine provided, with religious or medical exceptions
Required vaccinations for applicable positions provided at no cost in Occupational Health office
Workplace accommodations available during the pre-employment process