Hourly - Student Associate

The University of Texas System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Student Associate at The University of Texas System will assist the Controller in supporting financial reporting, reconciliation, and data analytics initiatives. You will help improve reporting accuracy, transparency, and compliance while engaging in spend analysis and dashboard/reporting tool development for ProCard and travel programs.

The role offers hands-on experience with financial data analysis, business intelligence tools, and process improvement within a large public university

Qualifications

• Current student (junior/senior) pursuing a degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, data analytics, or information systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis features.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting, reconciliation, and data analytics initiatives within the department.
• Help develop and document financial reconciliation processes to improve reporting accuracy and transparency.
• Assist with spend analysis and creation of dashboards for procurement and travel programs.
• Gain hands-on experience with financial data analysis, BI tools, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Pursuing degree in business/finance/economics/data analytics/information systems

Job description

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

$24/hour

Hours per Week

19 hours per week

Hiring Department

Controller

About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research.

The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration.

The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services.

Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do.

To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

Purpose of Position

Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in (1) public speaking, (2) business writing, (3) interpersonal communication & emotional intelligence, (4) project management, (5) spend analysis and (6) and learning management system implementation, as well as enhance their understanding of the field of higher education.

Essential Functions

• The Student Associate will support financial reporting, reconciliation, and data analytics initiatives within the department.
• This position will play a key role in assisting with the development and documentation of financial reconciliation processes to improve reporting accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Student Associate will support spend analysis activities and the creation of dashboards and reporting tools related to procurement card (ProCard) and travel programs.
• The position offers hands-on experience with financial data analysis, business intelligence tools, process improvement, and financial controls.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Junior or Senior currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Uses standard office equipment

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility .

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail] .