Temporary Admissions Reader

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Job Description

College Preparation Program:

Admissions Reader

Start/End Date: As early as January 5 – As late as June 26, 2026

Location: Northwestern University, Remote

Supervised by: Director of Summer Session

Time Commitment: 20-40 hours per week

Compensation: $18 per hour

Position Summary:

Along with the Summer Session Director and Program Coordinator, the Admission Advisor assists the Admissions Committee in evaluating applications that have been started for our College Preparation Program and assisting applicants with completing the application. The work will average 20-40 hours per week and will include reading applications (typically done at your home/off campus) and regular Zoom meetings with the Director of Summer Session.

Program

Description:

The Northwestern College Preparation Program (CPP) offers academically advanced high school students from across the US and abroad the opportunity to enroll in one of two academic program options: undergraduate courses for credit, and certificate IN FOCUS seminars. Participants experience college life and academics in a safe and supportive environment, which prepares them for college success in their first years. CPP students may take a variety of 100- and 200-level Northwestern courses to earn college credit, which may be transferred to the university in which they ultimately enroll.

Our IN FOCUS courses are in person. Please visit our website for more information our programs.

• Participate in mandatory virtual training.
• Review and evaluate approximately 10–100 applications per week.
• Exercise professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines.
• Review applications started and email applicants to assist them in completing the application.
• Advise students about the best program/course.
• Assist Program Coordinator and Program Assistant with summer program prep.

• A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Higher education admissions experience or similar work experience.
• Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements.
• Knowledge of the Northwestern environment.
• Familiarity with NU or higher education CRM systems (SES, CLSS, RADIUS, etc.).
• Previous experience working with high school students.

You will need the following items (2):

• A current resume and cover letter
• Provide a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Click to Apply

Please visit the College Preparation Program website /collegeprep to learn more about our programs. If you have any questions, email the CPP office at cpp or call 847‑467‑6703.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho‑Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.