Req #: 237919Department: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSAppointing Department Web Address: https://www.washington.edu/admissions/Job Location Detail: Position is 100% remote, but must be able to travel in-person UW Seattle campus for equipment pick up and drop off at start and end of assignment.Posting Date: 08/19/2024Closing Info:
Closes On 09/02/2024Salary: $20.15 - $22.15 per hourShift: First ShiftNotes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20230701a11y.pdf)As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Office of Admissions is searching for approximately 33 Temporary Freshman Application Processors (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv) to process domestic freshman applications. The mission of the Undergraduate Office of Admission is to attract and enroll talented and diverse students in order to help create an intellectually and culturally vibrant student body. The values of the University – integrity, diversity, excellence, collaboration, innovation and respect – are exemplified by the Office of Admissions.The Admissions team is seeking individuals with strong attention to detail who share these values and are interested in joining a fast-paced work environment as Application Processors to assist in the processing of over 60,000 freshman applications for the Autumn 2025 freshman class. Application Processors must be able to learn quickly and manage a large workload with speed and accuracy, while adhering to and upholding University of Washington’s policy on confidentiality. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Freshman Processing.There will be approximately three weeks of fast paced, intensive remote training. Specialized training may be provided as deemed necessary. Selected candidates for this position would be expected to independently complete repetitive and detailed procedures with speed and accuracy. Work will be continually reviewed to verify consistent implementation of procedures.Candidates will work remotely, but closely with Office of Admissions staff and must make a commitment for the entire duration of the assignment, October 28 through January 31 with the possibility of extension into February. Processors will be required to pick up and transport technology equipment (laptop, charger, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) from UW Seattle the week prior to October 28.SCHEDULE The Office of Admissions (virtual) is open Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
Consistent attendance is required.I. Training schedule (6hr/day): Monday, October 28 – Friday, Nov 15 8am to 3pm
II. Work schedule (8hr/day): Monday, Nov 18 – Friday, Jan 31† 8am to 5pm
Tentative end date
Application Processors will not be scheduled to work (https://hr.uw.edu/ops/leaves/holiday-calendar/):
Monday, Nov. 11
Thursday, Nov. 28
Friday, Nov. 29
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Wednesday, Jan. 1
Monday, Jan. 20 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Application Processors will work closely with the Domestic Freshman Admissions team to process freshman applications
Perform extensive data entry for application information
Process 160+ applications per day
Verify that files are complete for admission review
Review applications for minimum requirements and calculate GPAs
Participate in online training activities and discussions on Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Other duties as assigned, which may include matching/attaching transcripts to application folders, reading and responding to emails, data checking, etc. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation or GED equivalent, AND one year of admissions or registrar's office experience, or one year's college education DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Familiarity with course grades and GPA calculation, such as U.S. high school/college systems
Ability to embrace constant change with flexibility
Intermediate computer literacy CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidate must be able to travel to UW Seattle campus for equipment pick up and return. Pick up will be the week prior to start date (Oct 21-25) between 10am – 4pm, and return will be expected within 2 weeks of the completion of their assignment.
Candidate must work within Pacific Time Zone hours
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.