External Application Reader (Part time)

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a high school, college, or university setting, or a setting that demonstrates engagement with the college application process.
• Experience in high school counseling and/or teaching, admissions counseling, and/or recruitment at the high school or college level.
• Proficiency with technology, office software, and communication systems.

Note: External readers cannot be current admission professionals at another college/university, current school counselors, current independent education consultants, or employees of another college/university or Higher Education vendor. External readers cannot be the parent of a senior in high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience in reviewing applications for admissions or scholarships to a Higher Education institution.
• Experience and knowledge with Higher Education technology CRM platforms.

Brief Description of Duties

External Application Readers are responsible for the holistic evaluation of undergraduate admission applications to the university. Readers will work 15-20 hours per week and be responsible for meeting deadlines and adhering to policies in place for application review. All Readers will be expected to attend a virtual Reader training session.

Duties

• Engage in holistic evaluation of admissions applications to the university and make recommendations on applicants; populations may include domestic, international, honors, and other special populations and meet weekly goals for reading and submission.
• Review application support documents; these may include transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, and school profiles.
• Calculate course averages for use in application review.
• Learn and implement use of technology and data feeds to support application review in designated platforms. Work independently and handle all data and correspondence confidentially and in alignment with university and state guidelines.
• Engage in regular touch bases (progress checks, trainings) with office staff related to reading.
• Other duties and projects as assigned and appropriate to rank and unit mission.

Special Notes

• This is a part-time, temporary appointment (mid-October through February).
• FLSA Non-Exempt position.
• This position works from a home office and requires a personal computer with appropriate security and internet access.
• We are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
• Resume/CV and cover letter required with application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Job Details

• Job Number: 2602257
• Official Job Title: Instructional Support Assistant
• Department/Hiring Area: Admissions
• Location: Stony Brook, NY
• Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time, Variable Shift Hours (8:30-5:00)
• Posting Dates: July 1, 2026 – July 16, 2026