File readers focus on the holistic review of first-year applications for admission to the Law School.
The University of Virginia School of Law’s Office of Graduate Studies seeks one or more part-time, seasonal admissions file readers.
The file readers will focus on the holistic review of applications for admission to the Law School’s full-time Master of Laws (LL.
M.
) program, which provides an American legal education to foreign-trained lawyers, the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.
J.
D.
), a four-to-five-year advanced degree program, and the Visiting Scholars program.
The file readers assist the assistant dean of graduate studies in analyzing the qualifications of prospective students and submitting evaluations and recommendations to the assistant dean through an electronic file management system.
File readers will be expected to communicate regularly with the Graduate Studies Office via telephone, email, and electronic platforms such as Teams or Zoom.
The duration of the assignment is for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle: October 2023 through April 2024 (start and end dates flexible according to the needs of the department).
The position's compensation is $30.
00 per hour with an average of 30 hours per week needed, with busiest times from early January to early March.
Work will be performed 100% remotely.
Because file reader positions are remote, file readers must have access to reliable high-speed internet.
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.
For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: https://uvapolicy.
virginia.
edu/policy/HRM-029.
Professional Experience and Education:
A master's or terminal degree required.
A Juris Doctor or a combination of LL.
B.
and LL.
M.
is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with higher legal education in both a domestic and international context and with international education standards and practices, including transcript evaluation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent time management abilities.
Familiarity with ACES2 software preferred.
Previous experience reviewing LL.
M.
and S.
J.
D.
applications preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be based in the United States and fully authorized to work in the United States (must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the university now or in the future).
Visa sponsorship is not being offered for this position.
To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.
wd1.
myworkdayjobs.
com/UVAJobs.
Search on requisition number: R0052993 and attach the following:
Cover letter - detailing your interest in the position and your relevant experience.
CV/resume
Names and contact information for three professional references.
References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate.
Review of applicants will begin October 9, 2023.
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at brc2s@virginia.
edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will require an Education Verification.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.
We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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