Work-Study Student Assistant, Finance Team

Job Posting Title:

Work-Study Student Assistant, Finance Team

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Hiring Department:

Jack S Blanton Museum of Art

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum’s role in the community.

There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts.

The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community. We invite you to view and apply for this exciting opportunity.

Purpose

The Student Assistant will provide routine administrative and clerical tasks in the Blanton Finance office. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Process departmental payments and deposits accurately

• Deliver deposits to campus Bursar’s Office

• Assist with electronic filing and document organization

• Perform routine data entry and record maintenance

• Respond to basic inquiries and direct requests to appropriate staff

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

• Perform other general office duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current UT Austin student

• Must have proof of current participation in the Work-Study program

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Prior office experience is a plus but not required

• Customer Service oriented

• Maintain a positive demeanor

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary

$16.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Standard Office Environment

Work Shift

• 12-15 hours per week based on availability

• Must be able to work a consistent schedule Monday – Friday

• Coordination of schedule and classes will be coordinated with supervisor

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Proof of participation in Work-Study program

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload you