Student HR Assistant (Work-Study) – Detail‑Oriented Admin Support

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a motivated undergraduate work-study student to assist with general HR tasks within the LBJ School HR team.

This position offers hands-on experience in administrative HR processes on UT's main campus. Responsibilities include organizing files, coordinating candidate visits, data entry, event support, and general administrative duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Be awarded Federal Work-Study on the Work-Study Verification (WSV).
• Must be in good academic standing and enrolled in appropriate credit hours.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Professional demeanor and attire.
• Punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Scanning paper files and organizing into UT Box.
• Escort faculty candidates around the building and assist with catering during candidate visits.
• Data entry and updating spreadsheets each semester and software updates.
• Event support with employee engagement activities.
• General administrative tasks and any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Deadline-oriented

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Federal Work-Study eligibility

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a motivated undergraduate work-study student to assist with general HR tasks within the LBJ School HR team.

This position offers hands-on experience in administrative HR processes on UT's main campus. Responsibilities include organizing files, coordinating candidate visits, data entry, event support, and general administrative duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.