Student Technician, Texas Athletics IT Services

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas is seeking a Student Technician for Texas Athletics IT Services on the UT Austin campus. The role supports the Athletics IT Helpdesk, assisting with desktop tasks and IT event support for staff, students, and external entities during the 2025-26 academic year.

Position requires UT Austin enrollment (minimum 6 credits) and the ability to work at least three shifts of 4+ hours with some after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Collaborate clearly and follow instructions.
• High attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Strong task ownership and understanding when to escalate.
• Maintain high levels of organization.
• Must be able to quickly and effectively problem solve.
• Available for at least three shifts of 4+ hours per week.
• Must be a UT Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Support Staff with desktop support tasks.
• Assist in maintaining IT inventory and salvage end-of-life machines.
• Maintain inventory database and organize supplies and peripherals.
• Support IT events, run cables, set up hardware, and help with network access for media and stats feeds.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and laws and participate in training programs.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organization

Shift flexibility

UT Austin student

Education

Current UT Austin student

Tools

Windows

macOS

Office 365

Job description

Job Posting Title: Student Technician, Texas Athletics IT Services

Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: Purpose

Texas Athletics IT Services is looking for service-oriented, passion-focused student employees for the 2025-26 academic school year. Designed for students interested in information technology, student technicians will aid the Athletics IT Helpdesk with issues and requests from staff, students and outside entities under the direction of the Information Technology Coordinator II and other Helpdesk staff.

Responsibilities Assist Technical Support Technician, Specialists, and Coordinators with desktop support tasks. Assist in maintaining IT inventory, including: working with the business office to collect and prepare end-of-life machines for salvage; maintain and organize supplies and peripherals; transport equipment to storage locations; assist in keeping inventory database up to date.

Assist with IT event support at a wide range of Texas Athletics events. Duties may include running cables; placing hardware; helping media onto our network and stats feeds. *This will occasionally require working nights and on weekends. Image machines and make ready for new users. Deliver and setup equipment. Identify needed repairs or maintenance on existing machines and work with helpdesk staff and vendors to process them. Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate clearly and concisely with others and follow instructions
• Display a high attention to detail, especially in following procedures
• Exhibit a strong sense of task ownership and understanding when to
• Maintain high levels of organization
• Must be able to quickly and effectively problem solve
• Must be able to work at least three shifts of 4 or more consecutive hours per normal week
• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, Office 365 applications, printers, record keeping, mobile phones

Salary Range

$10.25/hour + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• May work in all weather conditions, including inclement and extreme weather
• May work around loud noises
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• May work around standard office conditions
• Some heavy lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. may be required

Work Shift

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 (Rehire eligible based on performance)

Flexible; Weekly Hours

Vary between 8 AM – 5 PM

Work to be performed in-person, on campus

May work evenings, weekends and holidays

Required Materials

Resume/CV 2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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). 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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