• Job Description

  Req#: JR83078

  Scheduled Hours

  10

  Position Summary

  Application Review Specialists (ARS) evaluate applications for first-year admissions in conjunction with staff members of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

  Job Description

  Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Essential work includes reading, evaluating, and summarizing components of student applications (such as evaluating academic preparation, various extracurricular, leadership, and work experiences; assessing students’ writing and essays; and identifying the strengths, talents, and potential of prospective students).
  • Specialists will be expected to analyze the quality and depth of student experiences and accomplishments within the context of individual students’ opportunities and will appreciate and summarize students’ individual circumstances.
  • ARS must have excellent time management, critical thinking, reading comprehension, analysis, and communication skills and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • ARS must be comfortable learning new technology systems as well as engaging over video conference platforms.
  • Extensive training is provided.

  Working Conditions

  • While assigned reading times will vary throughout the cycle, ARS must be able to work at least 10 hours of assigned reading shifts each week from December 1 through March 1 (excluding holidays).
  • ARS will be reviewing applications in real time over video conference with Admissions staff members each day, with shifts occurring from 8:30 am to 12 pm and/or 1 pm to 5pm Central Standard Time.
  • Selected candidates are expected to attend all training sessions, with the anticipated dates of December 10-12, 2024.
  • Applicants with international experience may be considered for additional duties with accelerated start and training dates (October 2024), and alternative reading schedules.
  • Application Review Specialists will have the opportunity to extend their position into early April for Transfer Application Review.

  Applicant Special Instructions

  To avoid potential conflicts of interest, ARS may not be the parent or guardian of a high school student who is applying to college in the 2024-2025 application cycle. Additionally, ARS may not be currently employed in a college admissions-related role at a high school or another higher education institution, nor work in any capacity (independently or with an organization) that provides individual or personal college counseling.

  
  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Able to attend mandatory training sessions and team meetings.
  • Able to fulfill weekly scheduled reading commitments.
  • Access to a computer with an internet connection.
  • Willing to read first-year applications exclusively for WashU between December 2024 and March 2025
  • Preferred two plus years of job-related work experience including reviewing applications for admission and/or employment. Experience with holistic and/or selective admissions practices are a plus.

  Required Qualifications

  High school diploma or equivalent high school certification with three years of administrative or related experience.

  Grade

  G07-H

  Questions

  For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

  Accommodation

  If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

  Pre-Employment Screening

  All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

  EEO/AA Statement

  Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

  Diversity Statement

  Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

• About the company

  Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university in Greater St.

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