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

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant for Testing and Evaluation Services on the UT Main Campus. The role supports daily operations within Student Testing Services, handling intake tasks, check-in procedures, ID and exam verification to ensure a smooth and professional testing experience.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a reliable attendance record; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable and consistent attendance record; forward-facing customer service experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Posting Title

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

Hiring Department

UTemp Pool ----

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 Dec 17, 2026 ----

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details

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.

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.

Required Materials

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

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,