Workoo Technologies
Remote Data Entry Specialist Job at Workoo Technologies in Ann Arbor
Workoo Technologies, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
About the job Remote Data Entry Specialist
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.
Summary
The Data Entry Specialist is a remote temporary position within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, a high volume office responsible for processing and evaluating almost 90,000 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 hour per week commitment is required. This is a temporary seasonal position with an anticipated start date of Monday, September 19th, 2022 with an anticipated end date of Sunday, November 20th, 2022. There will likely be an opportunity to extend the position through February 17th, 2023. 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.
This 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.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan is one of the largest public institutions in the country enrolling 50,000 students including 32,000 undergraduates, with a strong commitment to diversity and affordability. U-M is in demand and for fall 2021 received 80,000 applications from first-year and transfer students from Michigan, the nation, and the world.
The Office of Enrollment Management division provides campus-wide leadership in executing the strategic recruitment, admission, enrollment, records management and student financial support functions for the university. Our reporting units work strategically with the schools and colleges, leveraging expertise and best practices
Responsibilities*
Under the general supervision of a Processing Supervisor:
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.
Process and complete first-year and transfer applications, including the recalculation of the applicants GPA. This process will require staff to interpret high school grading scales/transcript data from schools throughout the world using the training provided.
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
Additional Information
The Data Entry Specialist position is a work-from-home, part-time (50%), temporary position.
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.
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.
Summary
The Data Entry Specialist is a remote temporary position within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, a high volume office responsible for processing and evaluating almost 90,000 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 hour per week commitment is required. This is a temporary seasonal position with an anticipated start date of Monday, September 19th, 2022 with an anticipated end date of Sunday, November 20th, 2022. There will likely be an opportunity to extend the position through February 17th, 2023. 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.
This 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.
Who We Are
The University of Michigan is one of the largest public institutions in the country enrolling 50,000 students including 32,000 undergraduates, with a strong commitment to diversity and affordability. U-M is in demand and for fall 2021 received 80,000 applications from first-year and transfer students from Michigan, the nation, and the world.
The Office of Enrollment Management division provides campus-wide leadership in executing the strategic recruitment, admission, enrollment, records management and student financial support functions for the university. Our reporting units work strategically with the schools and colleges, leveraging expertise and best practices
Responsibilities*
Under the general supervision of a Processing Supervisor:
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.
Process and complete first-year and transfer applications, including the recalculation of the applicants GPA. This process will require staff to interpret high school grading scales/transcript data from schools throughout the world using the training provided.
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
Additional Information
The Data Entry Specialist position is a work-from-home, part-time (50%), temporary position.
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.