Academic Program Support Specialist
About The Position
The Office of Admissions is currently hiring a remote, 9-month Seasonal Residency APSS application evaluator. This employee will be scheduled to work 30 hours a week, with opportunities to work more hours during peak times, from the beginning of April until the end of December, 2024. They will evaluate residency applications from students changing their status from non-resident to resident for tuition purposes. They will prepare, verify, and enter data into computerized student information systems. They will respond to applicant emails regarding their application daily from their email inbox. They will manage student university records by performing clerical activities to maintain student files. Salary will be dependent on experience. First year seasonal evaluators will start at $14.00 per hour. Starting pay will increase with each subsequent year the seasonal evaluator works for the University of Utah Office of Admissions. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Out of state remote employment is not allowed, candidates must be living in the state of Utah to be considered.
Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in a related area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn the University of Utah’s policies regarding residency for tuition purposes.
- Conduct evaluations to ensure that all eligible students are classified based on the application they submit, including: a. Reclassifications b. Exceptions c. Addenda d. Tuition Waivers
- Reply to email inquiries about the status of applicants’ applications.
- Upload documents into the applicants’ files as needed for the evaluation.
- Other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
