The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Johns Hopkins University is hiring seasonal, Part-time Application Readers for the 2026-2027 cycle. This remote position requires you to work 20-40 hours per week, from mid-October through mid-March, to support the Undergraduate Admissions Staff through the application evaluation process.
Seasonal readers will go through a thorough training process led by our admissions staff. After completing training, readers will support the initial review for first-year applicants for both domestic and international students.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluation of applicant information, which could include academic criteria, activities, essays, recommendations, and additional materials, while taking a student’s context into consideration.
Support preparation of files for the transfer review process.
Additional optional projects may be available based on evaluation and selection needs.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Responsibilities
Familiarity with high school transcripts and curricula, both domestic and international, preferred.
Strong analytical and reading skills.
Work well independently and ask questions when necessary.
Excellent with time management and organization.
Ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly numerical targets for files read.
Maintain communication channels as needed with the admissions reader management team.
Demonstrate the utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding the Johns Hopkins University application review process and applicant information.
Additional Requirements
Must have a private computer and space to conduct file review, along with reliable internet
Current CBO, independent, school, or admissions counselors are NOT eligible to apply due to potential conflict of interest
Applicants with a child currently applying to college are ineligible.
Compensation
$22-25 per hour at 20-40 hours per week, based upon experience and completion of a specified number of applications per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
One year of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in secondary schools or higher education.
Classified Title: Admissions Reader
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time Application Reader (Undergraduate Admissions)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY ($22.00-25.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: 20-40 hours a week, depending on availability
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Undergraduate Admissions
Personnel area: University Student Services