Details **Open Date** 02/11/2026 **Requisition Number** PRN44267B **Job Title** Academic Program Support Specialist **Working Title** Residency Evaluator **Career Progression Track** B **Track Level** **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40. **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** 40 hours per week during regular office hours; Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00295 - Office of Admissions **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 16.50 per hour **Close Date** 05/11/2026 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The Office of Admissions is currently hiring a Residency Evaluator to support students as they apply for the in-state tuition rate. The Residency Division of Admissions works with incoming and current students, as well as their families, to educate them about residency requirements (set by a combination of state law and university policy) and collect evidence that requirements have been met. Our evaluators need to have strong communication skills as well as high attention to detail. They are knowledgeable about policy and procedure while also exercising creative problem solving. This position requires employees to work on campus 5 days/week for their first 90 days. At that point, with supervisor approval, employees will have the option to work 3 days/week remotely and 2 days/week on campus (i.e., “hybrid”). **While working remotely:** Evaluators process residency applications from students changing their status from non-resident to resident for tuition purposes. They will prepare, verify, and enter data into computerized student information systems. They will respond to applicant emails regarding their application daily from their email inbox. They will manage student university records by performing clerical activities to maintain student files. **While working in-office:** Evaluators will be responsible for providing general student support for prospective and current students regarding their residency for tuition purposes at the University of Utah. This will involve general knowledge of residency policies, procedures and deadlines along with familiarity with other campus departments and resources. This position provides the second level of escalated assistance to customer service needs, one level above the generalized service that clerks are responsible to provide, and one level below the conflict de-escalation that the supervisors are responsible to provide. The employee will answer more detail-specific and complicated phone calls from students, family members and department representatives, providing answers to questions that need some time to answer and some higher-level investigation, as opposed to general answers that the clerks provide. They will provide general support at the office walk-up window, assisting students with residency queries in person. This position is responsible to lead regular Zoom question and answer sessions with students and parents to answer general questions; they lead these discussions in coordination with a student clerk, who takes minutes and provides copies of resources. In addition, they will provide a level of email support, answering higher-level and/or escalated questions within the residency inbox. Employees will collaborate with other staff to provide answers and support for more detailed student queries and may be asked to assist with other internal departmental questions. **Responsibilities** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Learn the University of Utah’s policies regarding residency for tuition purposes. 2. Conduct evaluations to ensure that all eligible students are approved for in-state tuition. 3. Provide detail-specific email support through the general residency inboxa. Reply to email inquiries about the status of applicants’ applications that are assigned to this employee’s work queue. 4. Upload documents into the applicants’ files as needed for the evaluation. 5. Answer telephone queries relating to in-state tuition residency and provide detail-specific student and department support 6. Provide in-person support to students visiting the office walk-up window 7. Collaborate with in-state tuition residency staff to provide detailed student support when needed 8. Attend all-staff training sessions and area meetings as instructed by supervisor 9. Provide thorough customer service by troubleshooting unique issues and connecting with campus partners 10. Collaborate and assist with department projects and objectives when requested 11. Demonstrate personable and effective communication skills 12. Complete tasks assigned by supervisor in a timely manner 13. Other tasks as assigned.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Minimum Qualifications** Three years of general office experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), one of which in an academic setting; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. College coursework in a related area is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** **Type** Benefited Staff **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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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. 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