Temporary Transcript Administrative Assistants - Office of Admissions - (UTEMPS)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking Temporary Transcript Administrative Assistants for the Office of Admissions. The role concentrates on processing high school and college transcripts, with emphasis on accurate data entry and timely logging. Most work is remote, with a 29-hour weekly schedule.

Start date is November 2, 2026, and the assignment is expected to end January 31, 2027, though extension is possible. Candidates must have a laptop/PC and reliable internet access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years clerical experience including data entry preferred.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Log and track transcript coursework weekly with high accuracy.
• Perform data-entry tasks for undergraduate and graduate applications.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years college credit

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Temporary Transcript Administrative Assistants - Office of Admissions - (UTEMPS)

Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

29

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 31, 2027

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.

The start date for this temporary assignment is November 02, 2026 and it has a projected end date of January 31, 2027.

Please note: Candidate flexibility is needed - the project may extend past January 31, 2027.

Work is largely remote.

Purpose

Perform significant data entry related to the processing of undergraduate and graduate admissions applications with a primary focus on high school transcripts. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate logging of high school and college transcript coursework. Must keep up with weekly transcript goals to maximize efficiency and output without sacrificing quality of work.
• This position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and proficiency in data entry.

Required Qualifications

Must have access to a laptop or PC and a reliable internet connection. High school diploma or GED required. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision, demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, be professional, responsible, reliable, focused, great attention to detail, communicate clearly and effectively, learn quickly, follow instructions, respond positively to feedback, and remain focused while completing repetitive, assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years (60 semester hours) of college credit, more than 3 years of clerical experience including significant experience with data entry of confidential information.

Hourly Rate

$20.00

Working Conditions

• Attire: Jeans
• Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

• Hours per week - 29
• Work Hours are from - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work is largely remote. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is January 31, 2027. Please note: Candidate flexibility is needed - the project may extend past January 31, 2027.

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) and be notified of 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.