Application Review Specialist, Department of Computer Science

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General Notes

Housed jointly in the UT Austin Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics and Data Science, Computer and Data Science Online (CDSO) administers an innovative suite of at-scale online Master's degree programs offered by the University of Texas at Austin. CDSO's online programs currently include the Master of Computer Science (MSCS), the Master of Data Science (MSDS), and the Master in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI). (Note: the MSDS program is a joint effort between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics and Data Science). Priced affordably, built flexibly to accommodate working professionals, and scaled to educate thousands, these programs extend the promise of advanced technical education to a wide student population.

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

The OM Application Review Specialist position is a seasonal, part time, temporary position that is non-benefits eligible thru June 2025. Specialists must be certified by training staff as adequately prepared to review graduate applications. After training is complete and specialists are certified to review applications, all hires must be available to work between 15 to 19 hours per week (approximately 100-120 files per week), when enough work is available. Actual hours will be dependent on the amount of work available and will vary throughout the application review cycle. 15-19 hours per week are not guaranteed.

All applicants are required to have a UT EID. If you do not have one please visit https://idmanager.its.utexas.edu/eid_self_help/

No phone calls or emails. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Purpose

Assist with the review of graduate applications for admission to three online Master's degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate a high volume of applications for graduate admission using the department's online, individualized and comprehensive review process in accordance with the Office of Graduate Admissions and department guidelines, policies and procedures. The review for each application will include the evaluation of subjective and objective information culminating in an admissions recommendation.
• Meet Application Review Specialist expectations including:
  • Consistently meeting weekly application review expectations
  • Keeping up-to-date with communications and any procedural or guideline changes, which might impact review of applications.
  • Applying feedback and guidance provided about the review process.
  • Maintaining consistent and timely communication and interaction with the Admissions Manager as well as other staff as needed during the review process.

Bachelor's degree and two years' relevant experience; strong oral and written communication skills; strong organization and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines and expectations for the position are met; ability to exercise judgement and discretion, as well as maintaining security and confidentiality, particularly in matters related to sensitive or confidential information, including, but not limited to: student records, personnel, training & training materials, etc.; proficient and comfortable with working independently on computers and with a variety of applications, including UT Box, email for communication, etc.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Graduate degree. Experience with holistic review. Prior experience reviewing admissions files. Knowledge of admissions policies and procedures, familiarity with recruitment and counseling practices at higher education institutions; extensive prior personal or professional experience in areas or programs that promote and/or prepare prospective students for postsecondary education; previous employment in the area of college counseling; affiliation with The University of Texas at Austin (e.g., alumni, former faculty, former staff and volunteer for various UT-Austin events, etc.).

$22.00/hour

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.