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.
Job Summary
The Data Entry Temporary position is responsible for performing data entry tasks associated with the intake of admissions documents for undergraduate first year and transfer applications. The position will require the individual to acquire and retain some knowledge of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions processes, workflows, and procedures. Additionally, the position will require the ability to navigate various technological systems used to facilitate the work; specifically the Slate Customer Relations Management tool.
The Data Entry Temporary position is a remote temporary position within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, a high volume office responsible for processing and evaluating over 100,000 first-year and transfer applications each year. Due to the high volume nature of the work, opportunities for voluntary additional hours worked will likely be available, and a minimum 20 hours per week commitment is required.
This is a temporary seasonal position with an opportunity to extend the position through February 2026. The extension of the length of the appointment will be dependent upon both the volume of work remaining in the office and the quality and efficiency of the previous work done by the employee. Please anticipate that the first several weeks of the appointment will be centered around extensive training related to the processes you will be responsible for handling. Therefore, time off requests during this initial two-week training period can not be accommodated.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 52,850 students, including 34,454 undergraduates, and is firmly committed to serving the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic value. U-M is in high demand, with a record of 105,142 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants in fall 2024 and 8,850 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.
Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M's enrollment function to efficiently optimize students' experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff in support of the university's mission.
OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members and up to 400 additional students and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units - the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Responsibilities*
Under the general supervision of a Processing Supervisor:
- Process and complete first-year and transfer applications, including the recalculation of the applicant?s GPA. This process will require staff to interpret high school grading scales/transcript data from schools throughout the world using the training provided.
- Perform general data entry, document management, and clerical functions in accordance with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions processes and procedures.
- Utilize and navigate comfortably across multiple technologies to manage the processing of freshmen and transfer undergraduate applications.
- Make decisions related to the appropriate routing of materials through undergraduate admissions workflows in Slate.
- Provide additional processing support to other areas of the office on an as-needed basis.
Required Qualifications*
- High School diploma or GED or a minimum of 2 years of experience in a production oriented office
- Advanced keyboarding skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information
- Ability to work efficiently to meet weekly production goals of the office
Modes of Work
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
The Data Entry Specialist position is a work-from-home, part-time (50%), temporary position. The rate of pay is $17.50/hr.
- All Data Entry Specialists are required to provide and maintain their own internet connection capable of meeting work requirements. Internet specifications include:
- Computer should be connected to a cable modem or router with a wired or wireless connection.
- High speed cable modem connectivity is desired configuration (min 3 Mbps download and 768 Kbps upload).
- DSL is a problem and not sufficient, especially DSL to wireless.
- Dual monitor workstation is highly recommended.
- All Data Entry Specialist positions are required to provide and maintain their own computer capable of meeting work requirements. Minimum specifications for a personal computer include:
- Modern and up-to-date browser. Use of Internet Explorer is not recommended.
- The following browsers are unsupported:
- Internet Explorer 11 and earlier versions
- Firefox 22 and earlier versions
- Safari 6 and earlier versions
- Support for JavaScript
- Minimum display resolution of 1024x768px
- Microphone and video camera
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.