Seasonal Admissions Reader- Education; Part-Time​/Remote

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $40.00 / hour (
W2 Only
)

Employment

Terms:

Direct W2 Employees Only —
No C2C, Third Parties, Agencies, or Referrals

Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: Up to 6 months (Immediate Start)

Note:

Includes a planned holiday break in service from December 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Admissions

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for higher education and candidate evaluation? We are seeking a dedicated Seasonal Admissions Reader to join the Office of Admissions on a direct W2 contract basis
. In this role, you will play a key part in evaluating prospective student applications, analyzing academic transcripts, and assessing applicant candidacy against established admissions criteria.

This is a flexible, part-time remote opportunity ideal for higher education professionals, academic evaluators, or experienced admissions readers looking to contribute to a dynamic university community during peak reading season.

• Application Review & Evaluation: Audit, read, and evaluate 40+ prospective student applications per day using established departmental criteria and academic guidelines.

• Holistic Candidate Assessment: Thoroughly evaluate resumes, statements of purpose, and letters of recommendation to gauge applicant motivation, initiative, and leadership potential.

• Transcript & Credential Audit: Review domestic and international academic transcripts to verify academic eligibility and institutional requirements.

• Professional Judgment: Apply sound, consistent professional judgment when assessing candidacy and consult with the leadership team on complex or special-consideration files.

• Team & Workload Coordination: Work closely with full-time Admissions Officers to balance daily workloads and maintain review timelines.

• Student & Recruitment Engagement: Respond to daily email inquiries, meet virtually with prospective students throughout the day, and promote university programs at off-campus graduate and undergraduate recruitment events as needed.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Experience: Previous experience working in university admissions, credential evaluation, or higher education application reading is strongly preferred
  .

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate large volumes of information efficiently and accurately.

• Technical Proficiency: High computer fluency, including strong internet research capabilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office / Excel.

• Time Management: Exceptional time management skills with a proven track record of meeting daily evaluation quotas and deadlines in an independent environment.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for prospective student interactions and team collaboration.

• Employment Eligibility: Direct W2 employment only. We cannot consider C2C, 1099, third-party vendor submissions, staffing agencies, or referrals.

• Hours: 20 hours per week (Part-time schedule).

• Term: Up to 6 months starting immediately.

• Holiday Break: Scheduled break in service with no hours required from December 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027
  .

Direct applicants are encouraged to submit an updated resume for prompt consideration!

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:
Manpow…