Career Services Associate

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Career Services Associate to support Liberal Arts Career Services for the Department of Economics. The role focuses on event logistics and coordination for employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, panels, and student workshops.

Responsibilities include day-of event support, room and technology setup, and maintaining event materials. Ideal candidates are enrolled students with Federal Work-Study eligibility, available Tue–Thu evenings.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Professional demeanor when engaging with students, alumni, and employers.
• Customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Pursuing a degree in Economics, Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support event logistics including catering receiving and setup.
• Serve as the day‑of point of contact, directing attendees and troubleshooting logistics.
• Maintain and organize signage, name badges, and event materials.
• Research information about employers, industries, and opportunities for posting on Canvas and 12twenty.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Customer-facing experience

Education

Pursuing a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Dimensions of Organizations, or a related field

Tools

12twenty familiarity

Job description

Purpose

The Career Services Associate supports the event operations of Liberal Arts Career Services for the Department of Economics, with a primary focus on event logistics and coordination. This role offers hands‑on experience in professional event execution within a university career development environment, spanning employer information sessions, on‑campus interviews, featured speakers and panels, and student workshops and socials.

Responsibilities

• Support event logistics including catering receiving and setup, room and technology setup and breakdown, and materials preparation
• Serve as the day‑of point of contact before and during events, directing students, alumni, and employers to appropriate spaces and troubleshooting last‑minute logistics
• Maintain and organize shared physical and digital resources such as signage, name badges, promotional materials, and event supply inventory
• Research information about employers, industries, alumni, and other topics relevant to supporting the career development of Economics majors
• Research and compile relevant events, jobs, and internship opportunities for posting on Canvas and 12twenty

Required Qualifications

• Has accepted Federal Work‑Study Award
• Meet minimum enrollment requirements (6 course hours during the long semester)
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Dimensions of Organizations, or a related field
• Available to work events primarily held Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30–7:30pm
• Prior experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a customer‑facing role
• Familiarity with 12twenty or similar career management platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in fast‑paced event environments
• Professional demeanor when engaging with students, alumni, employer partners, and university staff

Job Details

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Work Shift Schedule varies based on event needs. Hours primarily fall Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30‑7:30pm, though occasional Monday or Friday availability may be required.

Salary

Salary Range $18.00/hour

Work Conditions

This position operates in a typical office environment with work extending into on‑campus event spaces. Physical tasks include standing, lifting, and transporting materials during event setup and breakdown. Evening hours are required, primarily Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30‑7:30pm.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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 pursuant to HOP-3031. 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.