Front Desk Student Assistant (Work-Study) - Department of Computer Science

Job Posting Title:

Front Desk Student Assistant (Work-Study) - Department of Computer Science

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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:

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:

Purpose

The Department of Computer Science (CS) is looking for a service-oriented, proactive, and adaptable work-study student worker to provide support to the department’s front desk reception and perform administrative tasks. Specific schedule will be determined at the time of hiring.

In this position, you will carry out various tasks and support the Department of Computer Science. The position has a lot of variety, skill-building, and responsibility. It is suited for someone who likes problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organization. Your duties are likely to evolve as you gain experience within the department. This is a long-term opportunity that can lead into Spring 2026 (depending on performance).

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for the front desk in the department’s administrative suite. Welcome staff, faculty, and visitors to the department.

• Sort and deliver mail and packages received in the CS mailroom

• Make photocopies

• Manage the lost and found log

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current, full-time student eligible with a federal work-study award

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to reliably adhere to CS policies and instructions

• Experience with most standard office technology and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Slack

• Previous customer service experience

Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment onsite at the Department of Computer Science

• Location: Dell Gates Complex (GDC), 2317 Speedway, GDC 2.302

Work Shift

• Up to 19 hours per week.

• Hours will be during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

• This position will start in August 2025 with the possibility of continuing employment beyond the 2025-2026 academic year. There is one (1) open position.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Letter of interest

• You will need to include a screenshot of your My Financial page showing your Work Study award. Be certain your EID and the date/year of the award is visible.

• Weekly schedule of availability Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m

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:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll