Seasonal Global Navigator Scholarship Evaluator- Temp

Position: Seasonal Global Navigator Scholarship Evaluator- Temp

Reports to: Associate Manager, Sales Operations

Department: Global Navigator Programs, High School Summer Study Abroad

Location: US Remote

Who we are: CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

Why work with us: You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change! You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in over 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our almost 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are: The Seasonal Global Navigator Scholarship Evaluator will support the review and evaluation of Global Navigator Scholarship applications during the scholarship review season. This role is responsible for objectively assessing applications, financial documentation, and supporting materials using established rubrics, eligibility criteria, and standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable completing high-volume, repetitive work while maintaining accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and established deadlines.

What you’ll do: Review and score a high volume (approximately 1000-2000) of Global Navigator Scholarship applications using established rubrics, criteria, and standard operating procedures. Evaluate application components, including written responses, student information, and financial documentation, and assign scores according to established guidelines. Review and audit financial documentation to identify missing information, discrepancies, or items requiring additional review. Accurately record scores, review outcomes, and required information in designated systems and tracking tools. Maintain consistent, objective scoring across applications and meet established productivity, accuracy, and review deadlines. Participate in required training and calibration activities and apply feedback to improve scoring consistency and accuracy. Escalate questions, documentation concerns, and situations not addressed by established procedures to the appropriate team member. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling student, family, academic, financial, and scholarship information. Depending on workload, skills, and availability, assist with additional administrative or operational projects within the High School Study Abroad team. Perform other duties as assigned. What you’ll bring Exceptional attention to detail and strong reading comprehension. Ability to objectively apply established rubrics, criteria, and procedures without allowing personal opinions to influence evaluations. Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, missing information, and documentation that does not meet established requirements. Ability to maintain accuracy and focus while performing repetitive, high-volume work. Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to independently manage workload and meet deadlines. Ability to receive and apply feedback related to accuracy, quality, and scoring consistency. Strong written communication skills and ability to clearly document questions or concerns. Comfort working with written, numerical, and financial information. Basic technical aptitude and ability to learn online application systems, databases, spreadsheets, and other technology-based tools. Basic Microsoft Excel skills preferred. Previous experience in application review, assessment, grading, auditing, quality assurance, education, administration, financial aid, or related work preferred but not required. Experience reviewing scholarship, admissions, academic, grant, or similar applications is a plus. Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment. Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information. Availability to work full or part-time during the designated scholarship review period. Schedule & Hours: This is a full-time, hourly position offering up to 40 hours per week. The standard schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility on Fridays to choose either a 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 12:00 PM-8:00 PM shift. All shifts are based on your local time zone. Each daily shift includes a 30-minute unpaid, uninterrupted break, resulting in a consistent 37.5 paid hours per week, with a hard cap of 40 hours. Employees will not be scheduled to work on CIEE-observed holidays. CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.