Academic Program Support Specialist - Remote Eligible

Academic Program Support Specialist

The Office of Admissions is hiring remote, part-time Application Evaluators who will support the work of two different teams throughout the year. Application Evaluators will be trained to review applications to the Graduate School mid-September to mid-March and applications to gain residency (which enables students to pay the in-state tuition rate) mid-March to mid-September. Employees will be trained to evaluate academic transcripts, test scores, and other academic credentials as well as documentation of Utah domiciliary ties and other residency requirements. They will prepare, verify, and enter data into computerized student information systems. While the main tasks of this position are clerical and detail-oriented, Application Evaluators may also correspond with students and campus partners to provide customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Learn the University of Utah's policies and procedures for graduate admission and residency eligibility.
• Evaluate graduate applications for all University of Utah campuses.
• Evaluate applications for residency for tuition purposes.
• Process and verify credentials.
• Monitor student files to ensure information is complete and updated by filling in information and changing records when applicable.
• Manage daily work responsibilities and recommend changes to supervisor to improve processes.
• Respond promptly to emails from students and campus partners and to Teams messages from colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include three years of general office experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), one of which in an academic setting; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. College coursework in a related area is preferred.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.