Job DescriptionAs a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Office of Admissions has an outstanding opportunity for multiple International Admissions Application Readers to join their team.Holistic Review is central to the Office of Admission's mission to enroll a strong and diverse class. The holistic review views each applicant as a whole person, assessing the individual applicant's context, academic performance, and personal qualities and achievements. The International Admissions Application Readers will help with the holistic review of international freshman applications. Readers will assess international freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors. To ensure that the policies and procedures are applied fairly and equitably, International Admissions Application Readers require extensive training and coaching throughout the application cycle. Applications are assessed by readers independently, and the final admission decisions are made by Admissions administrators, based on reader assessments.The International Admissions Application Readers must develop a deep understanding of the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the University of Washington's undergraduate application holistic review. The holistic review of applications is a complex process that requires readers to consider the individual context of each applicant, to assess many academic and personal factors and data elements, and then apply that information to an overall holistic admission recommendation.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the Associate Director for International Operations the International Admissions Application Readers will review and assess international freshman applications to the University of Washington, applying the Holistic Review policy.Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and any additional requirements listed below.Minimum Qualifications• Two years experience as a Credentials Evaluator II; OR two years of college and two years of experience in admissions, student advising or closely related area.Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.Additional QualificationsThe work requires 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 with strong attention to detail; willingness to apply University policies; work independently for hours at a time; familiarity with information technology and ability to learn new software tools.• Required minimum review of 500 applications total, with a stretch goal of 750• Read an average ~8 applications per hour; work a minimum of 15 hours average per week• All work will be completed remotely; a reliable internet connection is requiredPreferred QualificationExperience in college admissions or high school counseling/teaching; sensitivity to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage; familiarity with U.S. high school curricula and systems.Working Conditions• Adherence to University of Washington conflict of interest and confidentiality policies is mandatory.• Attendance at reader training with completion of all homework assignments and successful reader certification scores is required to continue in this role. Mandatory training is scheduled for December 1-5, during business hours Pacific time.• Weekly attendance at calibration meetings and completion of calibration homework is required of all readers. Calibration may be held on Thursdays, with various times available to choose from.• All training and calibration meetings are on Zoom. Readers are required to attend “live” on the scheduled days/times.Dates of EmploymentEmployment dates vary based on the Office of Admissions’ needs and reader’s accuracy as determined by calibration scores and score audits. Generally, the read season is December through the mid-February.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum: $21.77 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $29.01 hourlyOther Compensation: -Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visitShift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 NonsupervisoryAbout the UWWorking at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.Our CommitmentThe University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.