What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Review Specialist position at University of Michigan?
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Michigan Law, one of the oldest law schools in the nation, was founded in 1859 and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, the faculty's preeminent scholarship, and an academic community noted for collegiality and warmth. Supported by remarkable facilities, preeminent faculty-scholars, and unparalleled architecture and physical environment, Michigan Law has more than 22,000 alumni, over 1,000 J.D. candidates, and 107 full-time faculty members, including 55 tenured and tenure-track, 27 clinical and legal practice, and 57 part-time faculty members. For the graduating class of 2024, 98 percent were employed. Contributing to the close-knit law-school community, law students have a choice of 9 student-edited journals and more than 70 student organizations in which to participate.
Job Summary
The application review specialist needs the skills to quickly assess the quality of an applicant within the context of their academic and employment environment. The Admissions Office uses a holistic multiple-read model to evaluate applications, and the application review specialist completes the first read.
The Law School typically receives about 9,000 applications for a target class of 300-320 first-year JD students. Application review specialists are expected to read applications at the rate of 5 applications per hour.
Application review specialists will work closely with the Assistant Dean. The position will require occasional meetings with the Assistant Dean and other applicant review specialists for ongoing training and calibration. and to ensure consistency in the review process.
Responsibilities*
Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on a high volume of applications for first-year law study, using an online application evaluation process in accordance with University and Law School guidelines, policies and procedures. Provide a written assessment of each application in a timely fashion, including evaluation of subjective and objective information.
Required Qualifications*
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Please note: We seek to hire an application review specialist for the JD admissions program. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for one year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional one-year term subject to budget and departmental needs.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
The expected salary range for this position is $56,174 - $65,197 annually.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Michigan Law, one of the oldest law schools in the nation, was founded in 1859 and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, the faculty's preeminent scholarship, and an academic community noted for collegiality and warmth. Supported by remarkable facilities, preeminent faculty-scholars, and unparalleled architecture and physical environment, Michigan Law has more than 22,000 alumni, over 1,000 J.D. candidates, and 107 full-time faculty members, including 55 tenured and tenure-track, 27 clinical and legal practice, and 57 part-time faculty members. For the graduating class of 2024, 98 percent were employed. Contributing to the close-knit law-school community, law students have a choice of 9 student-edited journals and more than 70 student organizations in which to participate.
Job Summary
The application review specialist needs the skills to quickly assess the quality of an applicant within the context of their academic and employment environment. The Admissions Office uses a holistic multiple-read model to evaluate applications, and the application review specialist completes the first read.
The Law School typically receives about 9,000 applications for a target class of 300-320 first-year JD students. Application review specialists are expected to read applications at the rate of 5 applications per hour.
Application review specialists will work closely with the Assistant Dean. The position will require occasional meetings with the Assistant Dean and other applicant review specialists for ongoing training and calibration. and to ensure consistency in the review process.
Responsibilities*
Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on a high volume of applications for first-year law study, using an online application evaluation process in accordance with University and Law School guidelines, policies and procedures. Provide a written assessment of each application in a timely fashion, including evaluation of subjective and objective information.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven good judgment and record of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to quickly read and absorb information
- Ability to evaluate written material
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to feedback
- Proficient and comfortable working independently on computers and with a variety of applications, including familiarity and experience with Windows=based computer programs
- Must be able to work independently in a remote setting
- Advanced degree preferred
- Familiarity with legal settings and with selective higher education institutions is helpful
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Please note: We seek to hire an application review specialist for the JD admissions program. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for one year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional one-year term subject to budget and departmental needs.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
The expected salary range for this position is $56,174 - $65,197 annually.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $56,174 - $65,197