Student Organizations Student Associate Fall 2026

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate: $11.10

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Associate for the Fall 2026 term to support the Student Organization Center and the Art Center. You will be based on UT Main Campus, serving as a primary contact for student organizations and helping with workshops, registrations and daily operations.

The position requires you to be an enrolled undergraduate student with strong communication, organization and teamwork skills, and you will work 10–19 hours per week at an hourly rate of

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled undergraduate student.
• Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.30 or above and be in good disciplinary standing with the University.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to creating an environment that is connected.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day operations of the Student Organization Center (SOC) and the Art Center by managing room reservations, scheduling meetings and coordinating resources for student organizations, while serving as a primary point of contact and providing clear, accurate information about SOC services, policies and procedures through in-person, email and phone communication.
• Provide guidance to registered and sponsored student organizations by interpreting institutional policies, procedures and available campus resources.
• Support Longhorn Orientation by assisting with Student Organizations initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and panel discussions, provide feedback to participants and support student leader development in areas such as officer transitions, organization management and sustainability.
• Serve as a peer coach to student organizations by facilitating consultations, providing guidance on leadership development, relaying relevant University policies and supporting organizational growth and team dynamics.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Assist with student organization registration processes.
• Support student organizations in achieving their organizational goals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail

Inclusive environment

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate student

Job description

Student Organizations Student Associate Fall 2026

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 20, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes

This position is part of the Student Organizations unit within the Office of the Dean of Students.

Purpose: The Student Associate will serve as a primary point of contact for student organizations, providing accurate information and answering questions about Student Organizations services and resources. Based in the Student Organization Center (SOC), this hands-on, student-facing role supports student organizations through workshops, peer coaching and daily operations.

Communication will take place in person, over email and by phone with members of the Longhorn community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Student Organization Center (SOC) and the Art Center by managing room reservations, scheduling meetings and coordinating resources for student organizations, while serving as a primary point of contact and providing clear, accurate information about SOC services, policies and procedures through in-person, email and phone communication.
• Provide guidance to registered and sponsored student organizations by interpreting institutional policies, procedures and available campus resources.
• Support Longhorn Orientation by assisting with Student Organizations initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and panel discussions, provide feedback to participants and support student leader development in areas such as officer transitions, organization management and sustainability.
• Serve as a peer coach to student organizations by facilitating consultations, providing guidance on leadership development, relaying relevant University policies and supporting organizational growth and team dynamics.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Assist with student organization registration processes.
• Support student organizations in achieving their organizational goals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student
• Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.30 or above and be in good disciplinary standing with the University
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A commitment to creating an environment that is connected

Preferred Qualifications

Hourly Pay Rate: $11.10

Working Conditions

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, bending, squatting, walking, talking, listening, viewing, manual dexterity, repetitive motion on computer
• Occasional: lifting and carrying, setting up events

Work Shift Appointment

August 2026 - December 2026, opportunity for renewal

Hours: 10-19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.10

Scheduling: Hours will be scheduled according to the Student Organization Center’s operating hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. In addition to scheduled shifts during business hours, students should expect to work evening hours (typically between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) on an occasional basis to support workshops, events and student organization activities held outside of the standard schedule.

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 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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