[Remote] Temporary Admissions Reader

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northwestern University is seeking a Temporary Admissions Reader for their College Preparation Program, which assists academically advanced high school students. The role involves evaluating applications and advising students on completing their applications, requiring a commitment of 20-40 hours per week, primarily conducted remotely. Responsibilities Participate in mandatory virtual training Review and evaluate approximately 10-100 applications per week Exercise professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines Review applications started and email applicants to assist them in completing the application Advise students about the best program/course Assist Program Coordinator and Program Assistant with summer program prep Skills A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired Ability to communicate effectively Higher education admissions experience or work similar work experience Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements Knowledge of the Northwestern environment Familiarity with NU or higher education CRM systems (SES, CLSS, RADIUS, etc.) Previous experience working with high school students Company Overview Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics. It was founded in 1851, and is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 325 in 2025, 308 in 2024, 280 in 2023, 282 in 2022, 184 in 2021, 155 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.