Disability and Access Student Associate (Open to work study and non-work study)

University of Texas at Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Disability and Access Student Associate. The role supports staff with clerical tasks, data entry, and event assistance on a 20-hour weekly, on-site basis at UT Austin's main campus.

You must be an undergraduate UT Austin student with a minimum 2.0 GPA, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Some remote work may be available during certain times of the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.0 GPA required for undergraduates at UT Austin.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Process documents in accommodations processes into database
• Data entry and assist with data cleanup projects
• Student file organization and processing
• Assist with events and outreach, such as set-up/cleanup and managing event stations
• Front desk reception including answering basic questions and receiving documents

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student at UT Austin

GPA 2.0 minimum

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Disability and Access Student Associate (Open to work study and non-work study)

Hiring Department:

Disability and Access

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information

• Supervisor: Axel Wimer
• Location: Student Services Building (100 W Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78712) SSB 3.218A
• Pay: $13.00 per hour

General Notes

Disability and Access (D&A) ensures students with disabilities have equal access to their academic experiences at the University of Texas at Austin by determining eligibility and approving reasonable accommodations. This position is only open to undergraduate students.

Purpose

Student associates assist D&A staff with clerical work, file management and test proctoring to ensure accommodation access to students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Process documents in accommodations processes into database
• Data entry and assist with data cleanup projects
• Student file organization and processing
• Assist with events and outreach, such as set-up/cleanup and managing event stations
• Front desk reception including answering basic questions and receiving documents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Undergraduate student at UT Austin

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of customer service experience
• Experience with data entry

Salary Range

• $13.00 per hour
• All students receive a $0.50-$1.00 increase at the start of each year from the start of their employment. Increase is dependent on quality and consistency of work.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• May occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds
• This position will be onsite at the SSB, with some flexibility for remote work during certain times of the year.
• Location: Student Services Building (100 W Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78712) SSB 3.218A

Work Shift

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Hours will be completed onsite at the SSB during normal working hours, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; occasional hours outside of 8 am – 5pm available
• This position will start in Fall 2026 with the possibility of continuing employment beyond the 2026-2027 academic year.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Screenshot or list of current course schedule

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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). 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.