Admissions Reader - School of Computer Science - LTI

The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) is one of the academic departments at the School of Computer Science. The Language Technologies Institute at Carnegie Mellon educates the leaders of tomorrow and performs groundbreaking research in the areas of Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Information Extraction, Summarization & Question Answering, Information Retrieval, Text Mining & Analytics, Knowledge Representation, Reasoning & Acquisition, Language Technologies for Education, Machine Learning, Machine Translation, Multimodal Computing and Interaction, Speech Processing, and Spoken Interfaces & Dialogue Processing

The Language Technologies Institute is looking for Admission Readers who have the ability to participate in a fast-paced, creative, and success/deadline driven environment.

The Admission Reader will be assigned files that meet pre-set academic standards (standardized test scores and class rank or grade point average) that are determined by the Admission Leadership Team prior to the start of the review. The applications are assigned electronically for the Admission Readers to perform a complete, holistic review of each application. The reader checks the accuracy of the data, reads the letters of recommendation, essays, and other submitted materials. The reader then analyzes the strength of the curriculum and reviews the notes any significant details about the context of the applicant.

To meet weekly reading goals, the Admission Reader must be able to devote a minimum of 20 hours/week to the application review process and attend a training session. After completing training, readers will support the initial review for first year applicants for both domestic and international students. Admission Readers will work remotely.

We want you to apply if you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Acute attention to detail to maintain adequate communication with the Admissions Leadership Team
• Awareness of internal biases, open-minded, conscientious, and a strong, positive team player.
• Excellent time management skills and to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Can work independently to create their own work schedule which can include nights and weekends as opposed to weekday work hours.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain University and FERPA policies in keeping confidentiality of personal information associated with applicants
• Ability to work remotely at least 20 hours a week and reside in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia, or Washington DC.
• Prior experience reading applications in an admissions office.
• Cultural awareness and experience with international communities

Additional Information:

Due to potential conflicts of interest, current independent, school, or admissions representatives and those with a close relative currently applying to the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University are NOT eligible to apply.

Working Conditions

• Own a recent computer (preferably fewer than 5 years old) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection
• Access to a private, secure location in which to work.
• Ability to attend three-four Zoom meetings during standard business hours.

Wage Transparency Language

In compliance with NYC Pay Transparency Law the pay range associated for this position is $58,820.61 – $75,750.33.

Carnegie Mellon considers numerous factors when extending offers of employment including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and geographic differentials

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Remote

Job Function

Admissions and Financial Aid

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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