Academic Program Support Specialist

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Open Date 01/21/2026

Requisition Number PRN
44067B Job Title Academic Program Support Specialist Working Title International Undergraduate Admissions Evaluator Career Progression Track B Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40.0 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00295 - Office of Admissions Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $16.50 per hour Close Date 04/21/2026 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 Utah Asia Campus (UAC) located in Incheon, South Korea.

There are busier times of year when we receive an increase in applications for UAC 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

* Free Bus/Trax/Frontrunner pass

* University-funded Retirement Plan

* Life Insurance

* And more!

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Responsibilities

* Assist in evaluating international undergraduate applications for the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC).

* 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 Utah Asia Campus based recruitment team in relation to application evaluation.

* Will be cross trained in other areas, including Main and Online campus undergraduate evaluations and other special projects as assigned.

* Minimum typing ability may be required.

* Other Duties as Assigned.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of an employee assigned to the job.

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

* Attention to detail.

* Ability to provide high quality and quantity of work.

* Problem-solving ability.

* Foreign language desired but not necessary.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary 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  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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