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

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to support the Testing and Evaluation Services at UT Main Campus. This 30-hour-per-week, non-exempt role runs through December 17, 2026, with an immediate start.

The position focuses on front desk tasks, exam check-in, ID verification, and proctoring to ensure smooth testing operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of administrative experience, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer relations.
• Experience in a university or front-facing office setting.
• Reliable attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk/intake tasks and check-in procedures.
• Verify IDs and exam eligibility.
• Provide a professional exam administration experience.
• Proctor exams as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reliability

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Hiring Department: UTemp Pool

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 30

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

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is December 17, 2026. Please note the Work Shift notes. Selected candidate must have schedule availability.

Purpose

The position will support the operations of the UT Public Testing Center and the Campus Testing Center, which is a collaboration with Disability and Access (D&A), to provide accommodated course exams for students registered with D&A.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of the position will include front desk/intake tasks to support the Testing Specialist, including all check-in procedures, ID and exam verification.
• As well as ensuring a professional exam administration experience. Responsibilities will also include exam proctoring duties.

Required Qualifications

High school grad or GED. Three years of administrative experience. Clear communicator with demonstrated interpersonal skills, with some familiarity with university operations. Excellent 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
• No shorts, jeans, or t-shirts
• Standard Office Environment, Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation, Lifting, pushing, or pulling, Standing

Work Shift

• Hours per week - 30
• Work schedule is 4 days per week TBD. Arriving at 9 a.m. departing at 5 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break (7.5 hours per day) for a total of 30 hours per week. During final exams, the must be available to work the following days: Thursday, December 10 Friday, December 11 Saturday, December 12 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Monday, December 14

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, 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) to the 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.