Student Associate at Liberal Arts Career Services

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Associate for Liberal Arts Career Services to provide front-desk support, assist with events, and help students and staff with scheduling and communications.

Ideal candidates are organized, reliable UT students with strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent customer service. This 19-hour-per-week student role offers a daytime schedule in the UT main campus environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Office 365.
• Must be a full-time UT student.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Services Coordinator and Career Services staff.
• Support students and guests by answering emails or phone calls.
• Scheduling student appointment through 12twenty.
• Ensure that the overall office, kitchen, and storage area are polished and professional.
• Operate office machines and equipment, including computers, printers, laminator, etc.
• Assist with special events and programs, e.g. Law Fair and Liberal Arts Career and Internship Fair and support in cross campus logistics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Posting Title: Student Associate at Liberal Arts Career Services

Hiring Department: College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Sep 07, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 10, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

This position is effective for Fall 2026 with the opportunity to extend to future semesters based on work performance. 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

Liberal Arts Career Services is looking for an energetic, well-organized, and passionate Student Associate to join our team. Previous work experience at a front desk or customer service experience is a plus.

Work-Study Job Information

Reyna Buitron Flawn Academic Center, 2304 Whitis Ave. Stop G6200 Work-Study employment requires hourly rates only.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Services Coordinator and Career Services staff
• Support students and guests by answering emails or phone calls
• Scheduling student appointment through 12twenty
• Ensure that the overall office, kitchen, and storage area are polished and professional
• Operate office machines and equipment, including computers, printers, laminator, etc.
• Assist with special events and programs, i.e. the annual Law Fair and bi-annual Liberal Arts Career and Internship Fair and support in cross campus logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficient Office 365 knowledge
• Full time UT student

Preferred Qualifications

• Excels at independent work
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Prior customer services experience
• Familiar with student use of 12twenty platform

Skills You Will Develop

• Effective and professional email messaging
• The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Organizational event planning
• Customer service and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to various environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality
• Proficiency in navigating and maintaining records in a cloud-based software
• Proficiency with navigating organizational structures within a large university

Salary Range

$15.00/hr

Working Conditions

Typical office environment Various event locations across campus May be required to lift up to 20 pounds

Work Shift

Student Associate will work up to 19 hours a week during business hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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 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]

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) and related statutes. 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.

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Comments and Inquiries

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