Temporary Office Assistant - Testing and Evaluation Services - (UTEMPS)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant for Testing and Evaluation Services (UTEMPS) at the UT Main Campus. The role supports daily operations and exams with a 19-hour weekly schedule and an early start window.

Responsibilities include check-in, ID and exam verification, and delivering a professional testing experience, with pay at $20 per hour and a duration through December 17, 2026. Start date is immediate and hours range from 7am-5pm on exam days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with familiarity with university operations.
• Customer relations experience in a university/office setting.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake tasks to support daily operations of Student Testing Services.
• Perform check-in procedures, ID and exam verification.
• Ensure a professional exam administration experience.

Skills

Clear communicator

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Attendance reliability

University operations familiarity

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Office Assistant - Testing and Evaluation Services - (UTEMPS)

Location & Hours

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 17, 2026

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Job Details

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process.

Purpose: Student Testing Services administers credit-by-exam and placement exams to students admitted to UT Austin. Each weekday, hours will be between 7am-5pm, depending upon scheduled exams. Daily start time is somewhat flexible between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position will include intake tasks to support the daily operations of Student Testing Services. Including all check‑in procedures, ID and exam verification, as well as ensuring a professional exam administration experience.

Required Qualifications

• High school grad or GED.
• Clear communicator with demonstrated interpersonal skills, with some familiarity with university operations.
• Customer relations skills and experience with working in a university or office setting in a forward‑facing manner.
• The candidate should have a reliable and consistent attendance record on the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• More than 1 year working in a University or office setting handling student records and proctoring.

Pay

Hourly Rate $20.00

Working Conditions

Attire: Business casual Standard Office Environment, Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation, Lifting, pushing, or pulling, Standing Work Shift Hours per week - 19 Typical workday will begin at 7 a.m. on testing days. Testing takes place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., depending upon scheduled exams.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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.

Corporate Culture / Employer Brand

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

Comments and Inquiries

Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone]. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus