Administrative Assistant (Work Study)

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Administrative Assistant (Work Study) in UT MAIN CAMPUS. This position supports research, outcomes, quality, and data analytics teams with hands-on operations and digital projects.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role offers 10 hours per week at $11.00 per hour, with eligibility for UT Work-Study and on-site work in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Eligible for UT Work-Study employment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to arrive on time and maintain flexibility.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Interest in public health, healthcare, or research.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administrative needs for research, outcomes, quality, and data analytics teams.
• Lead organizational projects to streamline efficiency and workspace.
• Design and implement digital directories, calendars, and processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in program administration and project management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Punctual and flexible

Public health interest

Job description

Job Posting Title: Administrative Assistant (Work Study) ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Jan 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details: Purpose Support research and quality teams through hands-on operations and digital projects. Ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy individual available in Austin, TX, Spring 2026. This role offers exposure to innovative tools and processes that drive organizational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that improve data accuracy and workflow performance.

Responsibilities

• Elevate Operations: Support daily administrative needs for our research, outcomes, quality, and data analytics teams.
• Innovate & Organize: Lead organizational projects to streamline our team's efficiency and optimize our workspace.
• Digital Transformation: Design and implement crucial digital directories, calendars, and processes.
• Learn & Grow: Gain hands-on experience in program administration and project management within a leading medical institution.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible for Work-Study employment with UT
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to arrive on time and maintain flexibility
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills
• Interest in public health, healthcare, social science, or research
• Understanding of patient confidentiality
• Eligible for Work-Study employment with UT
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience working in a clinical setting that involves patient interaction.
• They should also have completed coursework in health education, public health, research methodology, or social science.
• Additionally, experience in data collection and analysis is highly desirable.

Salary Range $11.00 Hourly

Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and other lines. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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