OM Application Review Specialist – Computer and Data Science Online

Job Posting Title:

OM Application Review Specialist – Computer and Data Science Online

----

Hiring Department:

Department of Computer Science

----

Position Open To:

All Applicants

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

----

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

----

Earliest Start Date:

Feb 11, 2025

----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2025

----

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

----

Job Details:

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 work-from-home, part time, temporary position that is non-benefits eligible for the period of February thru July 27th, 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 get a UT EID: 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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