ADMISSIONS APPLICATION READER Part Time

Job Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts comprehensive application review and selection for assigned programs 90%

• Read and evaluate application essays related to the Pre-Business application for the Undergraduate Business Program from a remote work environment.
• Read and evaluate application resumes related to the Pre-Business application for the Undergraduate Business Program from a remote work environment.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Pre-Business evaluation rubrics and admission considerations.
• Enter evaluation notations and admission recommendation in the CRM platform from a remote work environment.

Unique responsibilities 10%

Participate in training sessions, final decision process for selection of Pre-Business admits and work collaboratively with Undergraduate Business Admissions team for process improvements.

About the Job:
Application Review Specialist (AE068)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:
Required

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:
Required

At least 1 year of professional experience required in one or more of the following areas: college admissions and recruitment, academic affairs, student services, corporate recruitment, management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a selective admissions role or other related field preferred.
• Ability to independently monitor timelines and to initiate tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work with high levels of accuracy and consistency over time with respect to evaluation.
• Ability to work with discretion regarding confidential personal data.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to utilize online collaboration tools and evaluate applications via multiple online platforms.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to January 18, 2022 or the first day of employment, whichever comes later. An individual is considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the single-dose vaccine or two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for more information.

Additional Information:
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

Department(s):
A128100-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/UNDERGRADUATE PROG OFFICE

Work Type:
Part Time: 25%

This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Work Schedule:
This position is anticipated to start on March 7, 2022

• Required participation to a 4-hour training session on a date to be determined between March 7 – 18, 2022.
• Read applications between March 21 – June 3, 2022.
• Read applications for approx. 10.5 hours per week.
• Required participation to an approx. 8-hour final selection meeting in early June 2022 after reading has concluded.

Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 3 month appointment.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:
Minimum $19.00 HOURLY

Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Please complete the online application. You will be asked to provide a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position and a comprehensive resume.

All application materials will be reviewed by our search committee after the posted deadline. Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.

Contact:
Azza Keuntjes

azza.keuntjes@wisc.edu

608-262-1554

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number

Official Title:
Application Review Specialist(AE068)

Employment Class:
University Staff-Fixed Term

Job Number:
246075-FTF

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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