Job Description
Working from early November through early March, Seasonal readers are responsible for reviewing applications. To meet reading goals, the Seasonal Reader must be able to devote a minimum of 25 hours/week to the application review process and attends a training session in early November. Seasonal Readers may choose to work remotely or on campus extending from November to March. Seasonal Readers must maintain communication with the Admissions Leadership Team and be responsive to guidance and feedback. To read online applications, the Seasonal Reader must have access to high-speed internet in a private space.
Responsibilities
- Attend training sessions in early November and participate in the full application reading cycle from November to March
- Review first-year applications, including high school transcripts, standardized test scores, personal essays, recommendation letters, and other application materials
- Submit detailed application evaluations
- Maintain consistent communication with the Admissions Leadership Team and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of experience
- Ability to read a large volume of files efficiently to expectation and meet specific deadlines.
- Strong reading and writing skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
- Ability to be proactive and work collaboratively as well as independently as part of the Admissions team.
- Commitment to diversity and a sensitivity to the needs of differing student groups.
- Well-developed computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
About Us
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.
For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
