Undergraduate Admissions External Reader (4511U), Haas ...

Undergraduate Admissions External Reader (4511U), Haas School of Business - 80340 Join to apply for the Undergraduate Admissions External Reader (4511U), Haas School of Business - 80340 role at Inside Higher Ed. About Berkeley: At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California/'s diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan guide our work. UC Berkeley supports ongoing professional development for all staff and provides time for learning and growth. Departmental OverviewUC Berkeley/'s Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a welcoming environment. Our four Defining Leadership Principles are: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. For more information about Haas, visit: The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change. Responsibilities Haas Undergraduate Programs Readers independently review applications for admission. Readers use professional judgment and a comprehensive knowledge of educational processes in evaluating an applicant for admission. Their role is to educate the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes and to assist the Admissions Committee in reading and evaluating applications for admission to the Undergraduate Programs at the Berkeley Haas School of Business. Make admission decisions from highly competitive applicant pools. Using extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and applicant pool, assess the applicants/' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation. Read and evaluate approximately 30 - 50 applications/week. Assess applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and educational/personal hardship. Review applicants/' resumes and work experience, essays, letters of recommendation and transcripts. Use established guidelines to assess the applicants/' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation. Summarize applicants/' strengths and candidacy in relation to the applicant pool. Consult with experienced staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications and for training. Other duties as assigned. Professional Learning and Growth Actively contribute to a team environment that fosters belonging within the unit and Haas. Exemplifies Haas/' four Defining Leadership Principles. Complete required training on time and engage in learning relevant to the position. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC Berkeley. Using extensive knowledge of college/school/departmental requirements and applicant pool, assess the applicants/' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation. Must maintain awareness of own scoring patterns and adjust scoring practices as required. Demonstrate a high level of discretion and sensitive judgment; interpret guidelines for a large, complex set of information. Superior communication, analytical, time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. Attend all norming and training sessions; meet workload deadlines and work independently. Support Haas Admissions goals for reader competence and process effectiveness by contributing to group discussions on sample applications. Provide feedback on training/norming processes and meet specified weekly and cycle reads. Experience with a variety of student populations; ability to interpret policy and apply it to practice. Ability to set up a home office with internet access and to troubleshoot issues independently. Personal computer with up-to-date security and browsers; proficiency with web-based applications as applicant files are reviewed electronically. Candidates may not be: concurrently enrolled UC Berkeley student, concurrently employed by UC, concurrently employed by another college/university, or concurrently reading applications for another college/university; not an independent admissions counselor/consultant. Ability to read up to 17 hours per week, with a commitment to work from November 3, 2025 through June 5, 2026. Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional relationships with colleagues, students and team members. Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications Higher education admissions experience. Sensitivity to issues related to the multiple identities students bring to applications. Knowledge of K-14 higher education issues. Previous experience as a UC Berkeley undergraduate application reader, or an application reader for another institution. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package, please visit the UC Berkeley Compensation & Benefits website. The posted salary range is $30.00 - $32.00 per hour, with an estimated 17.20 hours/week. This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This recruitment has 3 openings. This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work. Arrangements are determined with the supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. 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Created: 2025-09-24