Overview

The Macalester College Admissions Office seeks multiple Part-Time Remote Application Readers to support our full-time staff in the application review process for our upcoming application rounds. This position supports full-time staff in reviewing and evaluating domestic admissions applications by assessing candidate materials while synthesizing and writing succinct and informative comments to be shared with the Admissions Committee.

Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the description below and include a preference of schedule and availability clearly in their application materials.

Scheduling

Candidates are expected to work at least 10 hours per week from mid-October until February 1st. Application readers work full-day shifts between 9:00am CST – 5:00pm CST up to four days per week. All candidates hired for this position will be offered six weeks of work in 2024 and five weeks of work in 2025.

Application volume and demand for admissions application readers is subject to change and influence available hours beyond the above guarantee. Strong preference will be given to candidates with flexible work availability between 9:00am - 5:00pm Central Time on weekdays.

This position is entirely remote. There are no in-person working hours or assignments. Candidates are expected to work from within the United States and be able to provide their own computer with reliable internet access and audio/video capabilities.

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates and documents the content and quality of domestic admissions applications to Macalester College.
Works collaboratively with full-time staff members to make informed assessments of academic qualifications and potential community contributions of prospective students.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
Direct experience as a student or staff member at a highly selective liberal arts college preferred.
It is expected that an employee in this role:
- Have an appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education
- Are able to work respectfully with sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position will be $20. As a part-time, temporary employee, staff members in this position are not eligible for employee benefits from Macalester.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by Wednesday, September 18th. No resumes will be accepted after this date and the interview process will start immediately after this date.

Jaclyn Howard

All inquiries regarding this position can be directed towards:

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@macalester.edu

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.

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