R&D Work-Study Student Associate | Flexible Hours

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Development Work-Study Student Associate to assist with administration, events, data analysis, and communications within the Office of the Vice President for Research. You will support visitors, help plan meetings, manage mail, and assist with newsletters while maintaining an organized RD suite.

The role requires UT Austin undergraduates on work-study with strong communication, Excel skills, and a collaborative work ethic.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using computer and office equipment in a general office customer service setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and UT applications.
• Organization and problem-solving skills with exceptional multi-tasking; ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines for successful completion of work.
• Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
• Current undergraduate at UT Austin enrolled/registered for the current semester, and in good academic standing.
• Financial aid work-study recipient.
• 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.
• Assist with preparing content for newsletters.
• Ensures the RD suite is organized, and light cleaning duties are expected.
• 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.
• Implement good decision-making and seek assistance as needed.
• Communicate and build relationships with RD staff.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organization

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student at UT Austin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Development Work-Study Student Associate to assist with administration, events, data analysis, and communications within the Office of the Vice President for Research. You will support visitors, help plan meetings, manage mail, and assist with newsletters while maintaining an organized RD suite.

The role requires UT Austin undergraduates on work-study with strong communication, Excel skills, and a collaborative work ethic.