About the role
Details
Open Date 09/01/2026
Requisition Number PRN17394N
Job Title Seasonal (6 month)
Working Title Seasonal Holistic Reviewer
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 10-19 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Flexible
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $25 per hour
Close Date 09/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah is seeking part-time Seasonal Holistic Reviewers for the 2026- 2027 season. Seasonal Holistic Reviewers will be trained to assist the full-time admissions team with the consideration of undergraduate applications, helping the University of Utah ensure that holistic review can be completed thoughtfully and thoroughly in a timely manner. Holistic readers must be able to grasp material quickly, read transcripts and other application materials carefully, and follow procedures diligently. They are devoted to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement. Seasonal Reviewers should expect to work between 10-19 hours per week between October and the end of February 2027. Please note there may be weeks where we will have yet to receive enough completed applications to guarantee your desired work hours for this position. Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of September 14th. Hires must be available for their initial training beginning in October. Each hire will be expected to attend hour long weekly meetings. These meetings will occur each weekday between the hours of 8:00 and 5:00 MTN . Employees will be scheduled based on availability. This position is fully remote. To perform the job responsibilities remotely, reliable private internet connection is required. Staff will be provided a university laptop to be used exclusively for job functions. While employees may be located anywhere in the U.S., they must work from a private and secure location to best protect student information.
Please Note: Applicants residing outside of Utah are welcome to apply. However, the employee’s work location must be approved by the University. Remote work from locations outside of Utah is subject to review and approval based on applicable employment laws, tax and payroll requirements, and business need.
To avoid conflicts of interest, we will not consider candidates who are:
- Parents/guardians of a high school junior or senior.
- Athletic coaches who work with or recruit high school athletes.
- Employees at other institutions of higher education.
Responsibilities
1. Attend trainings and stay up to date with any processing changes. 2. Become proficient in using the Slate platform to monitor a queue, review applications, and submit recommended admissions decisions. 3. Conduct holistic admissions reviews of undergraduate applicants according to the Office of Admissions’ guidelines for consideration. 4. Attend a 30-90 minute virtual meeting once per week. 5. Meet office expectations regarding the number of hours worked per week as well as the quality and efficiency of conducted reviews. Meet file review deadlines set by supervisor and/or office. 6. Communication with the Seasonal Holistic Reviewers’ supervisor and members of the University of Utah Office of Admissions via email (Outlook) and Teams.
Minimum Qualifications
This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less.
Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.
Department Specific Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Only candidates who have previous experience conducting holistic application review for undergraduate admissions will be considered.
Preferences
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 (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page (https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/) . Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu
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