BME Student Seminar Support (Undergraduate Students), Biomedical Engineering

Job Posting Title:

BME Student Seminar Support (Undergraduate Students), Biomedical Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Biomedical Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

4

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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

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

This position supports the successful execution of weekly BE seminars by assisting with venue setup, event logistics, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the venue for seminars, including arranging furniture.

• Help with cleaning up after seminars, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.

• Assist with preparation for seminars, to include light cooking and food preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure a welcoming environment for seminar participants

• Basic proficiency in food safety and preparation, or willingness to complete training

• Dependability and punctuality, especially for early setup and post-event cleanup

Salary

$13/hour

Working Conditions

Responsibilities in a small kitchen include performing light lifting tasks associated with setup, takedown, and restocking activities. Expect to be on your feet during prep and cleanup for about an hour before and after the seminar.

Work Shift

Thursday’s – 2 pm to 6 pm.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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

• Letter of interest

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 your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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