Seasonal Application Reader (Part Time)

required. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access and must reside in California.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Seasonal Application Reader performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Read and evaluate first-year applications in pairs with admission staff, using CMC's committee-based review process in Slate.
• Read quickly and thoroughly, drawing sound conclusions from a large volume of information in a short time.
• Write clear, concise summaries and recommendations for each application.
• Apply CMC's mission and enrollment priorities consistently while remaining aware of personal biases.
• Participate in reader training in November and periodic Zoom check-ins with admission staff.
• Complete occasional application processing tasks in Slate as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all applicant information and records.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate must also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and apply feedback from admission staff.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.

Qualification Standards & Skills

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Experience reading applications in a holistic admission process is preferred. Experience with Slate is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to evaluate information fairly and consistently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, in accordance with College policy and applicable law.
• Must be self-directed, with strong time management and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Other

Required Hours: The regular hours for this part-time position are five hours per day, three weekdays per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (PT). The successful candidate may choose the scheduled days and hours, which will be confirmed with the supervisor at the time of hire. Once confirmed, the schedule will remain consistent for the duration of the appointment. This is a temporary position from November 2026 through March 2027. There will be no scheduled hours during the College's winter closure from December 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027.

Classification and Status: This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: No

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: No

Responsible Employee – Title IX: No

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: No

Physical Requirements: None

Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Reports To: Senior Director of Admission

Background Check: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.