ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Point Foundation (Point) empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Point is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.

Point seeks to build community and springboard a new generation of LGBTQ leaders toward success by providing scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and an affirming community of LGBTQ scholars and alumni. Point’s work is vital because nearly one-third of LGBTQ students drop out of high school to escape the violence, harassment, and isolation they face there. As a result, many LGBTQ students say they are not planning to pursue opportunities for higher education.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Point Foundation is hiring Independent Contractor Application Readers to read and evaluate Flagship Scholarship applications submitted for the upcoming Point Scholarship selection cycle, running from November 2022 through February 2023 (with the possibility of extending through March 2023 for those interested). Readers should have a working knowledge of the LGBTQ community, challenges faced by LGBTQ people, and common terminology. We prefer candidates with prior experience in college admissions or merit scholarship award processes.

This is a fully remote contract position with an expectation of 20-25 hours per week of application review. Each reader will be assigned a batch of 100-130 applications to read and evaluate each week.

Before reviewing applications, readers will participate in training with Point staff and other seasonal readers. Readers will have regular check-ins with the Associate Manager, Recruitment and Selections through the selection cycle.

Reports To: Associate Manager, Recruitment and Selections

Status: Contract; Part-time - Temporary

Compensation and Hours: $22/hour; 20-25 hours

Location: Los Angeles, CA

SCOPE OF WORK AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly read and perform holistic evaluation of application files for the Flagship Scholarship

• Participate in all assigned training sessions and norming exercises

• Enter ratings into an online application review portal

• Evaluate a batch of 100-130 applications each week

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent professional experience in higher education

• Working knowledge of the LGBTQ community, challenges faced by LGBTQ people, and common terminology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in college admissions or merit scholarship award processes

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to focus for extended periods on written documents

• Ability to work independently and self-motivate in a deadline-driven environment

• Ability to manage sensitive data and maintain confidentiality

• Commitment to integrity and striving for excellence

GENERAL

• Passion about Point’s mission and enthusiasm about communicating the organization’s philosophy, mission, and values

• Strong knowledge of, or connection to, the LGBTQ community and related social issues

• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in all areas of responsibility

DEI at Point Foundation

Point Foundation recognizes that LGBTQ, racial, and social injustices exist in our nation and is committed to intentionally cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of the organization.

Point Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to having the rich diversity of our community reflected in our workforce.

It is the policy of Point Foundation to provide equal membership, employment, and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, membership in any labor organization, political ideology/affiliation, and; for employment only, height, weight, and record of arrest without conviction, disability of an otherwise qualified individual, or any other legally protected basis, to the fullest extent provided by applicable federal, state, and local law. This policy applies to employment, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the public.