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Miami University (Ohio)

Application Reader

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An Admissions Administrator works in the admissions department of a college or university. Manages applications from prospective students of the institution and provides administrative support for both prospective student outreach and recruitment efforts, and the process of determining which applications to accept.

$82,469 / year median in Ohio

-4% projected decline

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Job Description Summary Outside readers are trained by Miami University Office of Admission staff to review applications for first-year undergraduate admission to Miami. This mission-critical position is essential to ensuring that the ~43,000 applications Miami receives annually are reviewed in a thorough, fair, and timely manner. Only applicants with a permanent address in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana are eligible for this position. Job Description Essential Job Duties Quality-check Miami's AI-powered OCR software to assist in the standardization and review of high school transcripts. Performing a complete review of each application, checking the accuracy of the student academic data (GPA, standardized test scores, etc.) and reading letters of recommendation, essays, and all other submitted materials. Analyzing and scoring the strength of the student's high school curriculum. Reviewing contextual factors in the application. Recording the curriculum score and details about the essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations. Recommending a tentative admission decision. Escalating applications to senior admission staff if any concerns or issues arise. Keeping supervisors apprised of any anticipated changes to work schedule or difficulty meeting established benchmarks (see Minimum Qualifications below); meeting milestones toward training completion (training milestones will be communicated in writing after hire)
Minimum Requirements:
Home address in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana Experience in admission, enrollment management, or similar Bachelor's degree or 8 years of application review experience Proven familiarity with higher education CRMs such as Slate Ability to read at a pace of six applications per hour for each hour worked During October and November, readers must commit to 15-28 hours per week. (
Note:
hours per week before October and after November may fluctuate. However, the 6 application/hour pace will remain in place.) Required Application Documents resume and cover letter