Seasonal Reader (2 Openings) at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Job Description:

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education
to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative
community, comprising faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by
our shared values. We champion intellectual discovery and excellence,
uphold gender equality as foundational to progress, affirm diversity as
crucial to educational excellence, value connection and community, empower
individuals for social change, and commit to integrity and academic freedom
in our pursuit of knowledge. Join us in this transformative journey!




When applying for the position, please ensure a thorough review of the job
details. If you are an internal employee, kindly utilize the internal portal on
Workday for your application. Prepare a comprehensive resume/cv and cover
letter for upload. Acceptable formats for these documents are either PDF
(.pdf) or Word (.doc).




Job Posting Title

Seasonal Reader (2 Openings)



Job Description Summary

Admin Casual



Job Description

Wellesley's admission process is based on a thorough, detailed, and holistic evaluation of each candidate for admission.



Due to tax and labor laws, candidates must live in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont or Connecticut.



The Seasonal Reader will work in partnership with admission counselors in reviewing applications of candidates for admission. The team-based reading process involves analyzing academic credentials, reviewing recommendations, personal essays, and other application documents, providing a summary evaluation and decision recommendation for each applicant, and participating in Admission Committee reviews.


Expected hours:
The Seasonal Reader will need to commit to reading and committee time for approximately 10-17 hours per week in November/December and 17-24 hours per week throughout January and February. Some committee work may be scheduled in early March. With a few exceptions, we expect that most reading will happen during regular work hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm) on weekdays. Occasional reading or committee work on weekends may be required. Reading and committee work will be conducted remotely. All readers will be required to attend reader training in the fall, which may be in person at the Admission Office or remote. Additional mandatory training sessions may be offered through webinars and other online tools at the reader's convenience.


Candidates must have:

• Strong reading, writing and assessment skills


• Solid technical/computer skills, including regular use of email and ability to use online tools effectively and efficiently


• Ability to work in a dynamic environment in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues


• Access to reliable, high-speed internet service


• Previous application evaluation experience strongly preferred

We cannot consider candidates for this position who are a) parents, guardians or siblings of a high school junior or senior, regardless of whether she plans to apply to Wellesley; b) independent college consultants who charge a fee to any students applying or planning to apply to Wellesley; c) employees or regular volunteers of any other undergraduate institution.



Worker Sub-Type

Intermittent Fixed (Fixed Term)



Time Type

Part time



EEO Statement


At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.




Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum
. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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