Admissions Reader

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About this role

Position Title:

Admissions Reader

Position Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Are you ready to contribute to the academic excellence of Bucknell University?

We're looking for a detail-oriented and insightful individual to become an integral part of our Office of Admissions. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to the overall mission and success of Bucknell University. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative and impactful environment, explore this exciting opportunity!

**This position is remote except for two days of on-campus training that takes place during the first week of November.

**This position requires the candidate to work from a home office or location within the state of Pennsylvania.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

  • Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Admissions

Work Setting

  • This position is remote except for two days of on-campus training that takes place during the first week of November. 

  • This position requires the candidate to work from a home office or location within the state of Pennsylvania.

Work Schedule:

  • Typical work schedule is approximately 20-28 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the months of November through the end of March, but flexibility exists based on experience, availability and interest.

What You Will Do:

  • Review and evaluate applications

  • Project assistance including, but not limited to: GPA recalculation, verifying and checking transcripts and grades

  • The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What You Will Bring:

Required:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree

  • Three (3) years of experiences in Admissions and/or related field

Knowledge Areas and Skills for the role:

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, work with sensitive issues and meet deadlines

  • Detail oriented, ability to multitask, take initiative and work in a team environment and exercise sound judgment

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills

  • Knowledge of and appreciation for highly selective liberal arts institutions

Preferred, but not required:

  • Prior Application reader experience

  • Ability to review and synthesize applications and supporting documents using critical thinking and analysis skills to effectively and succinctly summarize strengths and merits

Physical Requirements:

  • No specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

23.00-23.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

  • Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
  • An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
  • Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
  • A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
  • A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.

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This Admissions Reader role at bucknell is based in Freas Hall. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Admissions Reader role in the Bucknell University department at bucknell.
Which team or department does the Admissions Reader at bucknell belong to?
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This Admissions Reader position at bucknell was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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