University of Utah Health

Academic Program Support Specialist

University of Utah Health  •  Salt Lake City, UT (Remote)  •  19 hours ago
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Open Date
08/20/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17384N
Job Title
Academic Program Support Specialist
Working Title
Seasonal Admissions Evaluator
Career Progression Track
B
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
30
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
We are looking for 6-8 team members to work 30 to 40 hours per week during regular office hours; Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm, for a period of 3 months. The anticipated work dates would be from September 21, 2026 through December 21, 2026.

Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00295 - Office of Admissions
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$14 - $16 per hour. First year seasonal evaluators will start at $14.00 per hour. Starting pay will increase with each subsequent year the seasonal evaluator works.
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Office of Admissions is currently hiring remote Seasonal Admissions Evaluators to assist our undergraduate processing team. These employees assist in all aspects of the student admission and record maintenance process. These employees assist in evaluations of academic transcripts, test scores, and other credentials. Prepare, verify, and enter data into computerized student information systems. These employees manage student university records by performing clerical activities to maintain student files.

The Seasonal Admissions Evaluators will work with the undergraduate admissions team to process applications received for the current admissions cycle and help maintain student records. These employees will correspond with campus partners including students, parents, other on campus departments, etc. to answer questions relating to admission policy, submission and processing of related documentation, and connect students to on campus resources. This position does not include active recruitment of potential applicants.

Responsibilities
  1. Assist in evaluating undergraduate applications for all University of Utah campuses.
  2. Process credentials related to admissions.
  3. Monitor student academic files to ensure information is complete and updated by filling in information and changing records when applicable.
  4. Manage daily work responsibilities and recommend changes to supervisor to improve processes.
  5. May be cross-trained in other areas and assigned to assist with other special projects.
  6. Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the undergraduate admissions practices of the University of Utah

Special Instructions Summary
This position is fully remote. In order to perform the job responsibilities remotely, a reliable private internet connection is required. Staff will be provided a university laptop to be used exclusively for job functions. Staff may be required to come to the University of Utah Main Campus in Salt Lake City, UT at the start and end of their employment to pick-up or return equipment. On-boarding and new employee training will be conducted virtually via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Out of state remote employment is not allowed, candidates must be living in the state of Utah to be considered.

Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu


https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

University of Utah Health

About University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, combining excellence in patient care, the latest in medical research, and teaching to provide leading-edge medicine in a caring and personal setting. The system provides care for Utahns and residents of five surrounding states in a referral area encompassing more than 10 percent of the continental United States.

Whether it’s for routine care or highly specialized treatment in orthopedics, stroke, ophthalmology, cancer, radiology, fertility, cardiology, genetic-related diseases, organ transplant, or many other areas of medicine, University of Utah Health offers the latest technology and advancements, including some services available nowhere else in the region.

As part of that system, University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics rely on more than 1,600 board-certified physicians who staff five University hospitals (University Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, University Orthopaedic Center, and the University Neuropsychiatric Institute); 12 community clinics; and several specialty centers including the John A. Moran Eye Center, Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers, the Cardiovascular Center, the Clinical Neurosciences Center, and the Utah Diabetes Center.

University of Utah Health is consistently ranked among US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, has ranked in the nation’s top 10 for quality health care among leading academic medical centers by Vizient Inc.,

Its academic partners at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Health are internationally regarded research and teaching institutions.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Year Founded
1965
Website
utah.edu
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