POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Admissions Office at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School seeks a part-time, seasonal admissions application reader.  The purpose of the reader is to review applications online and complete an objective, structured assessment form.  Inquiries from individuals who have experience with diverse populations and who have worked to promote broad representation and access in educational or health fields are especially encouraged. Admissions information is highly confidential, and the admissions file reader must maintain the privacy and security of applicant materials and admissions processes at all times.

This position is remote/virtual and does not require in-person work. The reader will complete application reviews in two-week cycles, reading several hundred applications during each cycle. The work can be completed at any time during the cycle as long as the work has been completed by the Friday afternoon at the end of each cycle. The only scheduled work would be a once weekly meeting via zoom during a weekday, arranged at a mutually acceptable time. This position requires close cooperation with the Admissions Office staff to assist in the screening process of medical school applications.

Weekly work hours for this position are approximately twenty but could be increased if desired by the reader. The compensation for this position is paid at a rate of $30/hour with the expectation of 3 applications reviewed and scored per hour. This is a non-benefitted position.

The duration of the assignment for the 2025 – 2026 admissions cycle is July 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025, subject to annual renewal depending on job performance and the admissions office's needs.  

We will not consider candidates for this position who are a) parents, guardians, siblings or other close relations to an individual who is in the process of or planning to apply to medical school regardless of whether the related individual plans to apply to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine; b) independent college consultants to any students applying or planning to apply to medical school; c) employees or regular volunteers of any other college admissions office or pre-health office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The admissions application reader will conduct holistic reviews of application files and meet to discuss screening processes by Zoom.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the admissions application reader will read the entire AMCAS and secondary applications to complete the primary screen.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to effectively use the Zoom videoconferencing application.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work accurately and independently
• Ability to interact with a diverse population and show sensitivity for cultural differences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or greater
• 1-2 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or student support in an academic environment, direct teaching experience, and/or direct healthcare delivery experience
• Experience working to improve inclusive excellence, equity, access, diversity or social justice in an educational or healthcare setting