PT Seasonal Admission Reader

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.

Working from late November through the end of March the Seasonal Reader will be responsible for reviewing first-year applications and making a recommendation regarding admission. A Bachelors Degree is required; familiarity with liberal arts education is preferred. To meet weekly reading goals the Seasonal Reader must be able to devote a minimum of 10-20/hours/weeks to the application review process and attend a training session in late November. A primary focus includes the thorough evaluation of secondary school transcripts and supporting credentials. It will be necessary to have a close working relationship with the Director of Recruitment and the application processing staff responsible for preparing applications for review. This position may choose to work remotely or on order to read our online applications this position will require a private space and must have access to a computer and high-speed internet. Given the confidential nature of application review it is essential that this position exercise the utmost discretion. Must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Attend training sessions in late November and participate in the full application reading cycle from November to first-year applications including high school transcripts standardized test scores personal essays recommendation letters and other application detailed application evaluations regarding the admission of candidates. Collaborate with the Director of Recruitment on consistency of file available for one call per week to discuss in committee candidates and scholarship duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Ability to read a large volume of files efficiently and meet specific -developed computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new experience with higher education. The evaluation of undergraduate applications is preferred but not - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socio-economic status LGBTQ and/or job - Ability to look beyond the standard - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and Solving Ability to find a solution and to deal proactively with work-related Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic objective and critical Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment facilities materials as well as Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized & ABILITIES Education: Bachelors degree : One year of experience working in higher education is Skills: Proficiency with database systems (e.g. Microsoft suite Excel & Word Technolutions Slate Google Suite).Certificates & Licenses:Other Requirements Outstanding time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully manage time commitments are required. The appropriate candidate will be competent with technology and its application in higher education have strong administrative and operational skills and be a self-starter who works well to read a large volume of files efficiently and meet specific -developed computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new experience with higher education. The evaluation of undergraduate applications is preferred but not DEMANDS Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally) Sit C (Constantly) Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) Reach Outward O (Occasionally)Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)Climb O (Occasionally)Crawl O (Occasionally)Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)Bend O (Occasionally)10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F (Frequently) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near Distance Peripheral Depth Perception) Hearing (Auditory perception or audition)WORK ENVIRONMENT Home/off-campus.

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DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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