Student Technician

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Technician to provide entry-level desktop support and IT services for faculty, staff, and students on the UT campus. You will assist with deploying and configuring university-owned computers and related technology while delivering strong customer service.

Responsibilities include end-user support, hardware troubleshooting, inventory management, and general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UT Austin student.
• Moderate experience dealing with computer hardware and systems.
• Attention to detail in following a process and documenting inventory.
• Dependability in attendance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• End-User Support
• Computer Deployment and Configuration
• Inventory and Asset Management
• Hardware Troubleshooting and Repair
• Administrative and Operational Support

Skills

Hardware experience

Attention to detail

Dependability

Computer hardware

Education

CS or related major

Job description

Job Posting Title

Student Technician

Hiring Department

Technology Resources

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

19

FLSA Status

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date

Ongoing

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

At Technology Resources (TRecs) our goal is to provide our clients with information technology that enables the units to better serve the campus. Our objective is to provide secure, reliable, and responsive IT systems, solutions, and support. For more information on Technology Resources, please visit: https://business.financials.utexas.edu/trecs

This position is open exclusively to The University of Texas at Austin students.

Your skills will make a difference.

Purpose

Provide entry-level desktop support and IT services to faculty, staff, and students in a diverse academic and administrative environment. Assist with the deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of university-owned computers, software, mobile devices, and related technology services while delivering excellent customer service and gaining hands‑on experience in enterprise IT operations.

Responsibilities

• End-User Support
• Computer Deployment and Configuration
• Inventory and Asset Management
• Hardware Troubleshooting and Repair
• Administrative and Operational Support

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Texas at Austin student.
• Moderate experience dealing with computer hardware and systems
• Attention to detail in following a process and documenting inventory
• Dependability in attendance

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• CS or related major
• Advanced experience dealing with computer hardware and systems

Driving Required

• No

Salary Range

$18.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• This position is located on the UT Campus, and the duration of employment is from September to December 2026.
• Flexible work schedule within the standard work week: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and 19 hours per week maximum.
• Standard Office Environment
• Keyboard
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Work references with their contact information

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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

• 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) – 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.