Part-Time Application and Enrollment Reader - Pre-College Programs – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University has steadily built upon its foundations of excellence and innovation to become one of America’s leading universities. The university’s unique approach to education builds leaders and problem solvers for the changing marketplace of today and tomorrow. Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs’ holistic admission process is about more than just admitting a group of students who have the potential to succeed academically; it is about selecting students who will add to the university’s diverse community.

With Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs, we continue to work to recruit and provide opportunity to students from diverse backgrounds. We also focus on versatile policies and practices that build a sense of community among people with many backgrounds, skills, and strengths.

Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs is hiring several part-time application and enrollment readers for the winter and early spring of 2026 (mid-January to early/mid-April). 

Core responsibilities include:

• Attending required trainings and weekly meetings.

• Thoroughly and holistically evaluating application materials to help enroll an academically and artistically qualified, diverse Pre-College cohort.

• Reviewing enrollment documentation for admitted students to ensure preparedness for program participation.

• Completing assigned readings, articles, and materials to maintain a strong understanding of current and historical admissions and higher education practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Readers will work approximately 17.5-20 hours per week and will have a flexible schedule. Selected candidates need to be available for training from January 14 – January 15, then will begin working more regular hours starting January 2026. Readers will use their personal computers to access the secure online application and enrollment portal to complete work assignments.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Proficient with technology OR technology user

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to attend weekly staff meetings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 1-3 years of prior admission/recruiting and/or secondary education experience required

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advising or work with a community-based organization advancing education and career opportunities

• Previous application and/or enrollment reading experience

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

More Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

• A remote work option may be available for candidates with residency in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia or Washington, D.C.  All approved remote work arrangements are subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) as part of any offer of employment.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Job Function

Admissions and Financial Aid

Position Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools. In 1912, it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology and began granting four-year degrees. In 1967, it became Carnegie Mellon University through its merger with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, founded in 1913 by Andrew Mellon and Richard B. Mellon and formerly a part of the University of Pittsburgh.