Graduate Application Review Specialist (TEMP)

About the Role

Michigan Engineering Graduate Application Review Specialists are responsible for the review and evaluation of domestic and international graduate applications for admission in accordance with University and Michigan Engineering's guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate a high volume of domestic and international applications for graduate admission using Michigan Engineering's online application evaluation process in accordance with University and Michigan Engineering guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Provide a comprehensive written assessment of the quality of each application in a timely fashion, including evaluation of subjective and objective information and a decision recommendation. This may include computational analysis of data included in the application.
• Demonstrate flexibility by keeping up-to-date with any procedural or guideline changes that might impact review of applications.
• Maintain communication and interaction with the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator as well as other staff as needed during the review process.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of application files and all Michigan Engineering materials at all times.
• Work independently with a high degree of confidence and integrity in an online environment.
• Attend required virtual training and team meetings.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, human relations, or education.
• Familiarity with review and evaluation of written material.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and with a high level of integrity in a remote environment within guidelines provided by the Admissions & Recruitment team.
• Proven ability to follow both oral and written direction.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and materials.
• Experience with using Google Suite.
• Proficient and comfortable with working independently on computers and with a variety of applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Michigan Engineering Admissions policies and procedures.
• Prior work experience in higher education, engineering, academic admissions, or application review.

Schedule

This is a work-from-home, part-time (50%), temporary position. Training and application review will take place from mid-November through mid-February.

Pay

The rate of pay is $20/hr. for newly-hired Application Review Specialists.

Benefits

Work Modes

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Technical Requirements

• Provide and maintain your own internet connection capable of meeting work requirements:
  • Computer should be connected to a cable modem or router with a wired or wireless connection.
  • High-speed cable modem connectivity is the desired configuration (minimum 3 Mbps download and 768 Kbps upload).
  • DSL is not sufficient, especially DSL to wireless.
• Provide and maintain your own computer capable of meeting work requirements:
  • Modern and up-to-date browser (Internet Explorer is not recommended). Unsupported browsers include:
    • Internet Explorer 11 and earlier versions
    • Firefox 22 and earlier versions
    • Safari 6 and earlier versions
  • Support for JavaScript.
  • Minimum display resolution of 1024x768px.
  • Microphone and video camera.

Conflicts of Interest and Restrictions

Given the sensitive nature of the admission selection process, and in an effort to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, Graduate Application Review Specialists may not:

• Be the parent, guardian, or family member of anyone applying to a Michigan Engineering graduate program.
• Be employed in an admissions-related role at another university nor be employed independently or with an organization that provides personal graduate admissions counseling of any type.
• Hold another appointment at the University of Michigan that could result in extending their hours worked with the University beyond 40 hours a week, resulting in overtime compensation.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.