About the role

The Lu Memorial Foundation is seeking Application Reviewers / Readers to support the evaluation of scholarship applications for the upcoming cycle. Readers help ensure a fair, consistent, and mission-aligned selection process by reviewing applicant materials, applying scoring rubrics, and providing concise written feedback to support committee decision-making. This is a seasonal, non-exempt position.

What you’ll do

• Review scholarship applications and supporting materials in accordance with program criteria and rubric guidelines.

• Score applications consistently and write clear, objective comments that support committee review.

• Identify strengths, concerns, and missing information using rubric-aligned language.

• Flag potential conflicts of interest, policy concerns, or sensitive issues for escalation to the review lead.

• Participate in calibration/training sessions to align scoring standards across the reader team.

• Use AI tools substantively to improve efficiency (e.g., note drafting, rubric cross-checking, consistency checks) without entering applicant personally identifiable information (PII) into external tools; final judgments and scoring must be your own.

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; graduate students and professionals welcome.

• Experience in admissions, scholarships, mentoring, teaching, coaching, evaluation, or program operations is helpful but not required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong reading comprehension and ability to evaluate written materials fairly and consistently.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow rubrics and policies.

• Strong writing skills for concise, professional reviewer comments.

• High integrity and discretion handling confidential applicant information.

• Reliable time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Comfort using AI tools responsibly for drafting and consistency workflows while maintaining confidentiality and verifying outputs.

Nice to have

• Prior experience reviewing scholarship, fellowship, grant, or admissions applications.

• Familiarity with equity-minded evaluation and bias-aware reviewing.

• Experience working in education, nonprofits, or youth development.

Working conditions

• Remote, independent work with periodic check-ins or calibration sessions.

• Work volume may increase near application deadlines and decision periods.

• Must maintain confidentiality and review materials in a secure environment.

• As a non-exempt position, hours worked must be accurately tracked and approved; overtime requires advance approval.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. All time worked must be accurately recorded in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and organizational policy. Overtime is paid where required by law and must be pre-approved in writing by the Lu Memorial Foundation.

This role is open to candidates regardless of location. This role may be offered as paid or unpaid depending on program needs and candidate preference/eligibility.

• Paid readers: Expected hourly range (USD) $20.00 – $45.00, based on experience, responsibilities, and location.

• Unpaid readers: Volunteer service role with training and a formal verification letter available upon request.

Goal Get It! and Lu Memorial Foundation provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Lu Memorial Foundation, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. Selected applicants will receive detailed information about benefits and rewards during the hiring process.

Why Lu Memorial Foundation is for you

The Lu Memorial Foundation exists to expand access to education and empower students whose potential deserves investment. As a Reader, you help shape a selection process that values not only achievement, but also character, purpose, and future impact—ensuring resources are stewarded wisely and aligned with Lu’s legacy.

Additional Statements

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Goal Get It! will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Goal Get It! People Operations.

Goal Get It! is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

How to apply

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