Overview

Overview:

The Macalester College Admissions Office seeks multiple Part-Time Remote Admissions Interviewers to support our full-time staff in the interview process for our upcoming application rounds. This position supports full-time staff by conducting interviews with applicants, assessing candidate interview responses, and writing succinct and informative interview review comments to be shared with the Admissions Committee.

Scheduling:

Candidates are expected to work at least 15 hours per week from mid-September until February 1st. Part-Time Remote Admissions Interviewers work flexible hours that are set monthly. Interviewers are expected to offer 15 - 20 hour-long interview appointments weekly. These appointments most often occur on nights and weekends. All candidates hired for this position are guaranteed eight weeks of work in 2024 and four weeks of work in 2025.

Interview volume and demand are subject to change and influence available hours beyond the above guarantee. Preference will be given to candidates with flexible work schedules and frequent availability on weeknights and weekends.

This position is entirely remote. There are no in-person working hours or assignments. Candidates are expected to work from within the United States and be able to provide their own computer with reliable internet access and audio/video capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an evaluative interview, eliciting information about the student’s high school curriculum, performance record, extracurricular involvements and potential to contribute to the Macalester community.
• Answers student questions about the College and its programs.
• Synthesizes, writes, and edits a short evaluative summary of the strengths and notable elements of each interview conversation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Direct experience as a student or staff member at a highly selective liberal arts college preferred.
• Direct experience working in college access, college admissions, and/or college counseling is preferred.
• It is expected that an employee in this role:
• Have an appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education
• Possess knowledge of the overall landscape of selective higher education
• Are able to work respectfully with sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hr. As a part-time, temporary employee, staff members in this position are not eligible for employee benefits from Macalester.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by Sunday, September 1st at 11:59 pm cst. No resumes will be accepted after this date and the interview process will start after this date.

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Institutional Overview:

Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.

Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a safe environment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, or ability. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and women.