External Reader UC San Diego 659 reviews - San Diego, CA UC San Diego 659 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. The Office of Admissions at UC San Diego is a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-demand office, which receives in excess of 116,000 applications annually and is engaged in a highly selective admissions process each year. The External Reader is responsible for reviewing freshmen applications, and should expect to spend a minimum of 15-20 hours a week reviewing applications. The position requires attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate and work in teams. External Readers independently review domestic applications for admission at the freshman level, and a select number of external readers with educational experience abroad will review international applications at the freshman level. The External Reader uses professional judgment and a comprehensive knowledge of educational processes that is gained through training sessions led by the Office of Admissions, including knowledge of coursework from domestic institutions and international educational systems as well as assessment of high school experiences, in evaluating an applicant for admission. External Readers are expected to perform with a high level of integrity and professionalism as a representative of UC San Diego and the University of California among many constituencies, often times reviewing and interpreting complicated and/or sensitive information. Training Dates: Must be available to attend one of the following in-person training sessions at your own expense from 8:00 AM 4:30 PM at UC San Diego: * Thursday, November 1 * Saturday, November 3 * Wednesday, November 7 Second mandatory training date to be determined after selection of readers. A complete application includes a cover letter that incorporates the following information: * Your qualifications to serve as an external reader and any special or unique perspectives you would bring to our reading process. * How do you work in a fast-paced setting? * What do you see as an issue in higher education today? For consideration as an External Reader, there are minimum requirements that must be met: QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors Degree. * Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience post-bachelors degree or current enrollment in a graduate degree program. * Commitment to attend and participate in the designated training dates in November 2018. * Ability to read student applications online, including access to the necessary equipment and secure internet. * Commitment to review applications a minimum of 15-20 hours per week throughout the review period. * Experience in education or a related field, including a Community Based Organization (CBO). * Commitment to read applications exclusively for UC San Diego for the fall 2019 applicant pool. * Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality of applications; materials cannot be copied, published, or posted and individual cases cannot be discussed with anyone who is not a UC San Diego Reader. * Current UC San Diego employees can be eligible to read outside of business hours, on weekends, and during the winter closure. * Must have work authorization to work in the United States UC San Diego - 6 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job