Front Desk Student Associate - Work-Study

University of Texas at Austin; Texas; On-site; USD 7,000 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Front Desk Student Associate (Work-Study) for the Economics Department on UT Main Campus. This part-time role supports front-desk operations with a 10-hour weekly schedule, primarily during Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with occasional Saturday events.

The position requires a Federal Work-Study award and offers on-campus work experience, customer service duties, and opportunities to assist with events and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work-Study Award.
• Customer service or office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Making photocopies.
• Assisting with department events.
• Maintaining departmental cleanliness.
• Running errands.
• Receiving mail, packages, and other deliveries.
• Overseeing inventory of supplies.
• Proctoring make-up exams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Greet visitors

Office administration

Attention to detail

Education

Federal Work-Study Award

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Front Desk Student Associate - Work-Study

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Hiring Department:

Department of Economics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 16, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Learn and LinkedIn Learning are free professional development programs offered to student employees, as well as the SEED Programs under the Student Employment Office:
https://hr.utexas.edu/learning-development
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/?u=36306084
https://hr.utexas.edu/student/SEED

https://hr.utexas.edu/student/SEED/seed-workshops

For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/.

Purpose Provide part-time front desk support to the Economics Department.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and greeting visitors
• Making photocopies
• Assisting with department events
• Maintaining departmental cleanliness
• Running errands
• Receiving mail, packages, and other deliveries
• Overseeing inventory of supplies
• Proctoring make-up exams
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Federal Work-Study Award.

Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience in a customer service or office environment.

Hourly Rate $13.50

Working Conditions Office environment. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Shift 10 hours per week between M-F 8am-5pm, with occasional Saturday events.

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.

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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]

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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.