Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Admissions Interviewer/Reader
Job Code 3509
Job Level 00 (Biweekly, part-time, $25/hr)
JF 33

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Overview
Master of Engineering Management Readers participate in a team effort to evaluate and select students for the Master of Engineering Management, and Online Master's degree programs. The Reader reports to the Executive Director, Master of Engineering Management.

This is a seasonal position working an abbreviated schedule from January through May. The reader will average 10 hours per work week, and during peak application submission time, readers may work up to 40 hours per week. Hours are flexible and most work is completed offsite. The Reader may also interview candidates across programs or assist with additional projects from the admissions office, as the need arises. The Admissions Reader is a member of the admissions committee and is required to sign a confidentiality agreement in accordance with Duke University Policy. At the discretion and invitation of the Dean, a contract Admissions Reader may be invited to renew the contract for the next admission cycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and evaluating qualifications of prospective students utilizing established standards and guidelines.
• Submitting evaluations for review by the Admissions Committee.
• Attending regular Admissions Committee meetings and training.
• Participating and giving feedback on Admissions Committee decisions.
• Interviewing candidates for the MBA programs and one year specialty masters' programs as needed.
• Help with admitted student outreach, such as welcome calls.
• Perform other duties related to the admissions process as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Prior admissions or industry experience preferred.
• Outstanding time management, analytic, and interpersonal skills. .
• Comfort with working online and with software programs

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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