Part-Time Undergraduate Admissions Application Evaluator

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: International Admissions Time Type: Part time Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Modality: Union: Excluded Job Description: Summary: The Office of Undergraduate Enrollment is looking for 10 Application Evaluators between mid-October and mid-December. The incumbent will review and evaluate application materials, including Common Application information, essay, activity report/ resume, letters of recommendation, and will recommend an actionable decision in accordance with our holistic review practices. Essential Functions: Conduct holistic reviews of first-year, undergraduate applications. Evaluate academic records, including high school transcripts, curriculum rigor, grade trends, standardized test scores (when applicable), and other supporting credentials. Identify applications requiring committee review or additional documentation. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and equity throughout the evaluation process. Competencies: Thinking Broadly. Prioritizing and Organizing. Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions. Displaying Creativity. Acquiring and Analyzing Information. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 20 hours per week. Temporary position. Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree. 1 - 3 years of relevant experience. Must have strong attention to detail and be reliable. Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree or equivalent. At least 1 year of professional experience in undergraduate admissions, file review, transcript evaluation, and credentials evaluation. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the evaluation of secondary and post-secondary (bachelor’s degree) educational credentials and transcripts. Familiarity with Salesforce and/or ImageNow. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options . Other Details Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Current American University Employees American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email . American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.