LRI Student Associate (Work-Study Position ONLY)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a LRI Student Associate (Work-Study) on UT Main Campus. The role supports front desk operations, event planning, mail distribution, and inventory management, with a strong emphasis on guest service and hospitality.

As a current UT Austin undergraduate with a Federal Work Study Award for 2026-2027, you will balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Must have a Federal Work Study Award for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support general front desk and office operations tasks by offering an elevated level of customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
• Assist with on-campus event planning, logistics and meeting coordination including material prep and room set/reset.
• Office mail distribution/delivery and shipping requests as appropriate.
• Assist with inventory and office supplies maintenance.
• Upkeep office to ensure all areas are presentable.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Time management

Collaborative work ethic

Excel data analysis

Education

Undergraduate student at UT Austin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title: LRI Student Associate (Work-Study Position ONLY)

Hiring Department: Latino Research Institute

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Aug 16, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes: For Work-Study students only.

Responsibilities

• Support general front desk and office operations tasks by offering an elevated level of customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
• Assist with on-campus event planning, logistics and meeting coordination including material prep and room set/reset.
• Office mail distribution/delivery and shipping requests as appropriate.
• Assist with inventory and office supplies maintenance.
• Upkeep office to ensure all areas are presentable.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Must have a Federal Work Study Award for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to collect, manage, and analyze data using Excel.
• Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
• Punctual and able to communicate changes to work schedule in advance.

Salary Range

$17/hr.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information. 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 uses 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.

Comments and Inquiries

Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone]. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus.