Shipping & Receiving Student Assistant, Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Student Assistant for on-campus support. This part-time student role supports packages, inventory, and administrative tasks during standard business hours.

The position requires current full-time undergraduate enrollment, good academic standing, and strong communication. Salary is $12 per hour, with a maximum 10 hours per week, and the assignment runs through Aug 31, 2027, with

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at UT Austin as an undergraduate student.
• Good academic standing.
• Demonstrate communication skills, helpful attitude and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Receive packages delivered to the department and notify recipients in a timely manner.
• Assist ChE faculty, staff and researchers with outgoing shipments.
• Sort incoming mail; scan inventory tags for department-owned equipment.
• Assist with scanning, filing, and general organizational tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Helpful attitude

Education

Undergraduate student enrolled full-time

Job description

Job Posting Title: Shipping & Receiving Student Assistant, Chemical Engineering

Hiring Department: McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering is looking to hire Student Assistants to support our Shipping & Receiving, Inventory, Business, and administrative operations. This position will work on campus in the CPE building during normal business hours and is renewable for the summer term upon satisfactory performance. Standard business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Receive packages delivered to the department and notify recipients in a timely manner
• Assist ChE faculty, staff and researchers with outgoing shipments
• Sort incoming mail; scan inventory tags for department-owned equipment
• Assist with scanning, filing, and general organizational tasks

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at UT Austin as an undergraduate student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrate communication skills, helpful attitude and professionalism
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Customer service mindset
• Shipping and receiving experience

Salary Range $12.00/hour

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicles
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving (50LBS)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

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