Admissions Student Assistant for Online Programs (open to work study and non-work study)

Job Posting Title:

Admissions Student Assistant for Online Programs (open to work study and non-work study)

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Hiring Department:

Department of Computer Science

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

12

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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 Jun 01, 2026

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Location:

Texas

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Job Details:

General Notes

Open to University of Texas undergraduate students (work study or non-work study)

Purpose

This position assists the Admissions Manager for Computer and Data Science Online with administrative tasks involved in processing applications to 3 at-scale, online master’s programs.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include reviewing individual applicant files (transcripts and resumes) to update incomplete or unclear information within their file and sorting/organizing large data sets.

CDSO processes a high volume of applications (roughly 6,000 per semester) so this work requires extreme attention to detail and can be fast paced. It also handles confidential information and must adhere to FERPA and other federal regulations. The position is fully remote. Pending Graduate School approval to access to the systems storing confidential information, there will be no set hours, just deadlines to complete the work. If this access does not get approved, hours will be during normal business hours, but still set by the student.

The student hired for this position will be expected to continue work through June 1st, 2026. There is an opportunity for continued, ongoing work except for November-January each year when CDSO is not collecting applications.

Career Competencies Gained: 

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand

• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment 

• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization 

• Manipulate information, construct ideas, and use technology to achieve strategic goals

Required Qualifications

• Must be a UT undergraduate student enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester

• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines

• Attention to detail and consistency

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Strong written communication skills

• Proficient and comfortable with working independently with a variety of applications, including UT Box, Slack for communication, etc.

• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive and protected applicant information

Salary Range
$11.50 per hour

Working Conditions

This job will work primarily remotely

Work Shift

12 hours per week, schedule to be arranged with supervisor

Required Materials

• Resume

• 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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Employment Eligibility:

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