Admissions Application Reader (part-time/remote)
Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Job Description
Admissions Application Reader (part-time/remote) The Admissions Application Reader position is responsible for learning and thoroughly understanding the admissions application reading process. In this position, you will be assigned a set of admissions applications to read and score based on pre-determined guidelines. You will play the crucial role of helping to shape the incoming class of BYU students as you support the admissions office in their effort to find applicants who are the best fit for the institution. What you will be doing in this position:
- Review applications and score based on a rubric.
- Input responses into the reader portal for admissions purposes.
Additional Information
- Readers are required to complete approximately 17.5-20 hours of work from the date of hire through mid-January, including availability during the holiday season. In addition, availability is required during two designated one-week periods in early June and August.
- Outside of these peak periods, limited opportunities may be available to take on additional hours.
- This is a remote, flexible position. Readers work from home using their own computers and may complete hours at their discretion, including evenings and weekends. There are no fixed schedules, allowing for significant flexibility in how and when work is completed.
What qualifies you for this role: Minimum required: High school graduation and 4 years of work experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from BYU Skills:
- Advanced reading comprehension
- Ability to effectively manage time
- Ability to follow instructions
- Responsible and reliable
- Ability to keep confidences
- Basic computer skills
Required:
- Access to internet and a computer is required to perform this job.
- Must live in Utah
Documents Required at time of Application: Resume, Cover Letter What we offer in return: This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Pay Grade: 46 Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 - $21.00
- *If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
Required Documents: All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job