External Transfer Application Evaluator & Reader, Part-time, Limited Term (4511U) - CDSS

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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is a dynamic, innovative college that brings together faculty, researchers, staff, and students advancing computer science, statistics, and data science. The colleges new physical home the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway provides a dedicated hub for AI and computing research and education on the Berkeley campus.

CDSS creates accessible and equitable educational opportunities and catalyzes groundbreaking research to meet societys greatest challenges. The college is reimagining inclusive collaboration and interdisciplinary partnership to tackle the technical, scientific, social, and human dimensions of challenges in health and biomedicine, climate and sustainability, and more.

CDSS units include the Department of Statistics, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Data Science Undergraduate Studies program, the Center for Computational Biology, the UCSF & UC Berkeley Computational Precision Health program, the Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation, the Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet, the Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment, and the Berkeley Institute for Data Science.

Learn more about the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society at cdss.berkeley.edu

Position Summary

The External Transfer Application Evaluator & Reader conducts an independent review of transfer admission applications for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society. This position undergoes comprehensive training in admissions requirements, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and equity in the evaluation process. Drawing on this training, the position reviews and assesses transfer applications, makes admission recommendations from highly competitive applicant pools, and supports the integrity and fairness of the admissions process.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 26, 2026

For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

• Make admission recommendations from highly competitive applicant pools.

• Using extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and the applicant pool, assess the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation.

• Read and evaluate approximately 70 applications/week. Review applicants' Personal Insight Questions and self-reported transcripts.

• Uses established guidelines to assess the applicants overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation.

• Attends rigorous evaluation training and norming sessions.

• Completes a set of norming samples to become a certified CDSS transfer reader. Consults with experienced-level staff when reviewing more complex applications and for training.

• Summarize applicants strengths and candidacy in relation to the applicant pool. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements.
• Using extensive knowledge of college/school/departmental requirements and the applicant pool, assesses the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation.
• Must maintain awareness of own scoring patterns in relation to normed scoring patterns and must adjust scoring practices as required.
• Must demonstrate a high level of discretion and sensitive judgement, and must be able to utilize a background of professional knowledge and experience to interpret guidelines that will apply to a large, complex, detailed array of objective and subjective information.
• Superior communication, analytical capability, time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Must attend all calibration meetings and training sessions (some will be in-person and some online), complete all pre-training and calibration exercises, meet workload deadlines, and work independently.
• Support CDSS for reader competence and process effectiveness by contributing to group discussions on sample applications.
• Provide feedback on the overall training/calibration process.
• Meets specified weekly and cycle numerical reads completed goal.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a variety of student populations.
• Ability to interpret policy and apply it to practice.
• Candidates need to be adept at setting up a home office with access to the internet and have the ability to problem-solve a variety of issues (including both technological and procedural) independently.
• Candidates must have a personal computer with up-to-date security and internet browsers.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate a high proficiency with technology and web-based applications, as all applicant files are reviewed electronically via an online platform.
• Candidates may not be: Concurrently enrolled as a UC Berkeley student. Concurrently employed by the University of California. Concurrently employed by another 4-year institution.
• Ability to read up to 25 hours a week, with a commitment to work from January 26, 2026, through March 16, 2026.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education admissions experience.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Previous experience as a UC Berkeley undergraduate application reader, or an application reader for another institution or program.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is:

• $25/hour for all new readers and any former UC Berkeley reader who has not read in the past three cycles (25-26, 24-25, and 23-24).
• $26/hour for any reader who has read with UC Berkeley (as a domestic reader) in one of the past three cycles (25-26, 24-25, and 23-24).
• $27/hour for any reader who has read with UC Berkeley (as a domestic reader) a minimum of twice in the past three cycles (25-26, 24-25, and 23-24).

External reader hourly remuneration is non-negotiable. The hourly pay structure is outlined above.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is a FLSA Non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.
• This is an 2-month, part-time (~25 hours/week), Limited term position with an expected start date of January 19, 2027 and end date of March 16, 2027.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.