Remote Reader

Salary:

$21.00 HOURLY
Fixed

Job Summary:

Come join our team in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment! We are admissions professionals dedicated to recruiting, admitting, and enrolling the next generation of UW-Madison undergraduates.

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is seeking temporary application readers October through mid-March. Readers have the flexibility to work remotely and will receive thorough training in holistic application review which entails the detailed review of transcripts, school profiles, activities, essays, letters of recommendation, and test scores if provided.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Wisconsin System. Located within the Division of Enrollment Management, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment receives 65,000+ applications annually from prospective undergraduate students.

Responsibilities: Performs a variety of duties involving the review, analysis, assessment, and processing of admissions applications in accordance with University guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• 90% Conducts comprehensive application review and selection for assigned programs
• 5% DEM is committed to the highest standard of service. This position will be a role model by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all interactions. Participation in unit and divisional diversity & inclusion plans are mandatory
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Tasks:

• Conduct a thorough first review of undergraduate applications.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Data entry and correction in SIS (Student Information System) as needed..
• Other duties as assigned, which may include on-campus event support for readers in the Madison area.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Please note the following applicant restrictions: To avoid a conflict of interest, candidates must not be currently employed as an admissions professional, high school counselor, or independent college counselor/coach/agent. Candidates should not be the parent of a current junior or senior in high school.

1. Appreciation for the diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives of applicants.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
3. Exceptional attention to detail.
4. Ability to work independently and efficiently around multiple deadlines.
5. Must have the availability to work 20 hours per week (M-F) October through mid-March
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST).
8. Proficiency with computer office applications and software, email, and web-based communication.
9. Can be seated at a computer for 4-8 hours per day.
10. Ability to set up a private office space with high speed internet access.
11. Demonstrate high level of sensitivity and confidentiality around the review process and
adherence to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Work Schedule:

--Readers must have the availability to work 20 hours per week (M-F) October through mid-March between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
--Remote Work Agreements require Remote Readers to be physically located in the United States.

Work Type:

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. Based on Remote Work Agreements, Remote Readers must be physically located in the United States.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.

Additional Information:

--Laptop and software will be provided.
--Some remote readers will also be asked to support international and transfer application review.
--Initial training is mandatory and will be held online Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm CST Monday, October 2nd - Thursday, October 12th.
--Pay will be $21/hour for all newly hired remote readers.

Restrictions: To avoid a conflict of interest, candidates must not be currently employed as an admissions professional, high school counselor, or independent college counselor/coach/agent. Candidates should not be the parent of a current junior or senior in high school.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click on the "" button to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and a list of two references. At least one of the two references should be either your current or most recent supervisor. No references will be contacted without advance notice.

Applications must be received by the application deadline for ensured consideration. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and must be able to sustain eligibility, without sponsorship, throughout the duration of their employment.

Contact:

Heidi Updegrove
heidi.updegrove@wisc.edu
608-265-2068
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Application Review Specialist(AE068)

Department(s):

A05-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/ADMISSIONS

Employment Class:

Temporary Employment

Job Number:

280525-CL

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .