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Temporary External Application Reader
Job Information
Job Summary:
External Application Readers will support the Chicago Booth Admissions team throughout the 2024-25 academic year by evaluating candidates’ application materials and recommending admission decisions based on evaluation criteria.
Responsibilities:
- Work within the application rounds for the Booth Full-Time MBA program (mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April). Readers may be asked to read applications for other Booth programs if needed.
- Required to participate in a training program prior to the start of the application cycle.
- Holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to our internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.
Competencies:
- Demonstration of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it.
- Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills required for reviewing and assessing qualitative information.
- A proven record of accomplished time management, organizational skills, and meeting established deadlines, as well as the ability to work independently and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
- Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage diverse perspectives.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of work experience in a professional environment required.
- Experience in a field with exposure to pre-MBA or post-MBA roles or experience in higher education or admissions preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Experience using Technolutions Slate as an application management system preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Commitment to work at least 10 hours/week during the time periods listed above.
- Hourly and weekly reading expectations and deadlines must be met.
- Work hours are flexible, including evenings and weekends, and all work is performed remotely.
- Position is from mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
15
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-08-20
Remove from Posting On or Before
2025-02-20
Posting Statement:
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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