Undergraduate Admissions Review Readers

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for Undergraduate Admissions Review Readers (graduate student service appointments) during Winter Quarter 2009. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with admissions professionals in the review and selection of undergraduate applications for Autumn Quarter 2009. Multiple positions available! DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: December 16-February 28 (five pay periods). Must be available for training weekdays from December 16-31, with the exception of December 22-26. HOURS: 183 hours over 5 pay periods; approximately 20 hours per week, slightly less. Office and training hours - 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays; extended in-office reading hours available - 5:00-8:00 p.m. 3 nights each week; weekly Saturday hours offered. All files must be read in the Office of Admissions during regular office hours or during the (optional) extended evening hours and Saturdays. No files will be taken home. CREDIT LOAD: Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2009. RESPONSIBILITIES: Readers will assess freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors. Applications are assessed by two Readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Admissions Administrators, based on Reader assessments. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2008 ACCEPTANCE DATE: October 27, 2008 NOTIFICATION DATE: We will notify those accepted for the positions by October 29, 2008. CONTACT IN UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: Robin Hennes, Assistant Director: rchennes@u.washington.edu; 206.616.3862 SALARY: Tuition plus standard salary - salary is commensurate with student standing. http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm

Requirements:

REQUIRED: Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2009. Ability to do the following: read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately and work independently for hours at a time; be sensitive to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Condition of Employment:

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire. APPLY: You may apply by selecting “apply for this job" here. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter that should address the following questions in a total of 450 words or less: Question 1: Your assignment is to select a strong and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington. What is the meaning of “strong and diverse?” What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications and why? Question 2: How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours? Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinions in reviewing for admission to a public university? Whether your answer is yes or no, please give an example to illustrate. Please note that your application will not be reviewed and you will not be considered for this position until the cover letter assessment is complete. Application Process: Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line Employment Eligibility assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.