Review Specialist

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Position Title:

Application Review Specialist

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Application Review Specialist

The application review specialist performs a variety of duties involving review, analysis, assessment, and processing of graduate admissions applications in accordance with University guidelines, policies, and procedures. This position reports to the Dean of the Graduate School.

• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications according to established policies and procedures.
• Manage the full admissions record process by entering decisions, finalizing applicant files, communicating application status updates to prospective students, and maintaining accurate, complete, and timely student records related to applications and admissions.
• Collect application materials and transmit completed application files to graduate program coordinators for review and decision.
• Conduct comprehensive application review and selection for assigned programs.

Graduate School, Research and Innovation

Starting at $20 per hour commensurate with experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

• Some familiarity with higher education admissions ideal, but not required.

• High School Diploma

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of the day on March 10, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or .

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.