Admissions Reader

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

200210 Admissions

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 104 H

Compensation Range:

$19.04 - $26.63

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Reviews student applications and make admissions recommendations based on established criteria. May interview prospective students for set admissions criteria.

New York State Residency is required. Cover letter is also required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Application Review

• Reviews and evaluates undergraduate applications from assigned geographic regions/schools (domestic and international) as a first reader for Arts, Sciences and Engineering to determine admissibility based on various secondary / post-secondary school curricula and credit review, non-academic / extra-curricular engagement, written communication samples and non-cognitive and values-based characters, behavior demonstration.

Merit Scholarship Evaluation and Recommendation

• Evaluates academic and non-academic components of individual undergraduate applications to recommend the potential inclusion of merit-based scholarships to applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential, regardless of financial circumstances.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Engages in ongoing learning remaining current with Admissions best practices and incorporating new knowledge into day-to-day work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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