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.
For consideration, please apply on or before September 10, 2025.
Job Summary
Michigan Engineering's Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education (ADGPE) is looking for Application Review Specialists to assist with a program to review applications for Michigan Engineering Ph.D. and Master's degree programs in accordance with University and Michigan Engineering guidelines, policies, and procedures. Michigan Engineering's graduate programs are top ranked in the nation, and its researchers are internationally recognized. Our mission is to recruit and develop a talented and diverse body of students from all 50 states and over 100 countries.
Our Application Review Specialists must be able to work remotely and have a personal computer that supports such work to review applications from both domestic and international applicants.
Appointments will begin with Ph.D. application review training that will take place virtually in early to mid-November and will be followed by approximately four weeks of Ph.D. application review. Our team will then transition to Master's application review training, followed by approximately four weeks of Master's application review.
These are temporary positions with an anticipated end date of late February 2026. Candidates must be available to devote a full 20 hours each week to this position for the entire duration of the application cycle.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Responsibilities*
- Evaluate applications based on holistic criteria provided by Michigan Engineering.
- Provide a comprehensive written assessment of the quality of each application in a timely fashion. The assessment will include the evaluation of subjective and objective information, including a decision recommendation.
- Must demonstrate flexibility by keeping up-to-date with any procedural or guideline changes that might impact the review of applications.
- Must maintain communication and interaction with the supervisor during the review process.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of application files and all application materials at all times.
- Work independently with a high degree of confidence in an online environment.
- Participate in interactive, synchronous training sessions and check-in meetings.
Skills You Have
- Extremely high level of organization and attention to detail
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to devote a full 20 hours each week to this position for the duration of the application cycle
- Ability to work independently within guidelines provided by the Admissions & Recruitment team
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Exceptional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and materials
- Commitment to Michigan Engineering's mission
- Strong computer skills required
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Human Relations, or Engineering
- Familiarity with the review and evaluation of written material
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines
- Access to reliable internet and a secure personal computer
- Working knowledge of Google Suite (GMain, Docs, Sheets), and ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior work experience in higher education, engineering, academic admissions, or application review
Work Schedule
Approximately twenty hours per week, mostly asynchronous, remote work. Some mandatory training sessions and meetings will be held live via Zoom.
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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.