Part-time Seasonal Reader

Part-time Seasonal Reader

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks seasonal readers to support the office in selecting a competitive freshmen class by reviewing applications and making recommendations for admission to the university, the South Carolina Honors College, and for top scholarship awards. Readers should be adept at evaluating high school credentials, school profiles, essays, beyond-the-classroom activities, and recommendation letters. Additionally, qualified applicants value differences in students' academics and environment. This is a part-time, temporary remote position from mid-October through late February. The appointment may end earlier if office review goals are satisfied ahead of schedule. Seasonal readers must have flexibility to complete asynchronous training modules and participate in meetings on select days. Total weekly hours are contingent upon application volume and departmental needs but will average about 15 hours per week. Seasonal readers will not work during official university holidays.
A bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) is required. Successful applicants will possess strong time management, communication, and critical thinking skills. They should also demonstrate basic proficiency with web-based conferencing technology like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. A willingness to learn enrollment management software applications is necessary. Previous admission, high school counseling, or part-time reader experience is desired. Seasonal readers should be able to work independently, with a partner, and as a member of a larger team. Readers must be able to read for multiple hours in a day and keep both student information and internal office practices confidential.
To avoid potential conflicts of interest, seasonal readers may not be the parent, guardian, or immediate family member of a high school student in grades 11-12 who is planning to apply to college (regardless of interest in USC). Exceptions may be made for previous employees of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Readers may not currently be employed in another full-time capacity, be employed by another university or high school, or be employed independently or with an organization that provides personal college counseling.