Admissions Application Reader (Levels 1 & 2)
The
Atkinson Physician Assistant Education program (PAE) is seeking seasonal admissions application readers for June 1, 2024 through – September 1, 2024 with a potential extension through October 1, 2024 for select reviewers. The program follows a holistic application review process that is designed to identify and enroll an academically competitive class that contributes to a vibrant learning community. Application readers are trained to independently review admissions applications. They use professional judgment and a comprehensive knowledge of educational processes that is gained through training sessions led by Admissions Committee personnel, including knowledge of coursework from domestic institutions and international educational systems as well as assessment of health care experiences, in evaluating an applicant for admission.
Workload Expectation
Application readers are expected to process daily at their own pace with a productivity rate set after training has been completed. Readers may spend between 10 and 20 hours per week processing applications depending on their availability. Compensation for application review is $25/hour. Reviewers will also receive $50 compensation for the completion of an online virtual training lasting approximately 2 hours. Payment will be processed no more than every 30 days or when all services have been rendered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of work experience post-bachelor’s Degree or current enrollment in a Graduate Degree program
- Commitment to fully attend and participate in a virtual training session
- Ability to read admissions applications online, including access to the necessary equipment (laptop with Chrome browser), and secure internet. A desktop computer/laptop is not provided.
- Commitment to regularly review applications and exceed expectations 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 an Atkinson PAE program reviewer or program employee.
- Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
Special Conditions
This is a limited, seasonal opportunity with an expected duration of 90 calendar days or less. This position is 100% remote; however, reviewers must be able to perform all work within the United States of America. Reviewers cannot have any active appointments with any UC institution including UC San Diego. Retirees from the University of California are not eligible for this appointment. Currently enrolled undergraduate students and retirees from the University of California are not eligible for this position. This position does not offer benefits.
Successful candidates must:
- Attend virtual training via Zoom.
- Perform all work remotely and securely within the United States of America on a personal device.
- Not be current or future applicant to the Atkinson PAE program.