Academic Program Support Specialist

Working Title International Undergraduate Admissions Evaluator

Career Progression Track B

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work Schedule:

8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00295 - Office of Admissions

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $16.50 per hour

Close Date

Close Date 09/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This employee plays a vital role in the international student admission and record maintenance process. They are trained to evaluate academic transcripts, test scores, and relevant credentials. Responsibilities include preparing, verifying, and entering data into computerized student information systems. The International Undergraduate Admissions Evaluator will work with the Undergraduate International Admissions team to process applications for the current admissions cycle and assist in maintaining student records for our Main Campus located in Salt Lake City.

There are busier times of year when we receive an increase in applications, and this typically occurs between the months of November to March, and overtime may be made available during this time. Please note that this is a Main campus-based position and this employee will be working at the Salt Lake City Admissions office. This employee will also communicate with students, departments, and other on-campus partners to address inquiries regarding admission policies, the submission and processing of related documentation, and to connect students with campus resources.

It is important to note that this position does not entail active recruitment of potential applicants. Staff are required to be in the office; this is not a remote position. The Office of Admissions currently operates on a hybrid schedule. After 90 days and with management approval, employees may have the opportunity to work up to three days a week remotely.

The University of Utah offers excellent pay and benefits package which includes the following:

• Affordable Health Insurance from Day 1
• Sick and Vacation Pay Accrual
• University-funded Retirement Plan
• And more!
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• Assist in evaluating international undergraduate applications for the University of Utah Main and Online campuses.
• Respond to emails related to international undergraduate admissions.
• Provide customer service support at our office windows and via phone calls as it relates to international undergraduate admissions.
• Process credentials related to international admissions.
• Monitors students’ academic files to ensure information is complete and updated by filling in information and changing records when applicable.
• Manages daily work responsibilities and recommends changes to the supervisor to improve processes.
• Provide administrative support to the international recruitment team in relation to application evaluation.
• Will be cross trained in other areas, including Utah Asia Campus undergraduate evaluations and other special projects as assigned.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

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.

• Ability to provide high quality and quantity of work.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Minimum typing ability may be required.
• Foreign language is desired but not necessary.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS…