International Student Assistant (Work Study)

Job Posting Title:

International Student Assistant (Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

Enrollment Management

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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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 Sep 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Our goal is to recruit and support staff and students with a wide range of backgrounds, ideas and viewpoints. We are recruiting for work study students to fill these positions. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Purpose

Assisting the Office of Admissions International Staff with verifying high school credentials including foreign and domestic high school transcripts for prospective freshman applicants. Student must be able to perform under minimum supervision, possess excellent time management skills, as well as maintain a professional demeanor. Training will be provided.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the verification of high school credentials including foreign and domestic high school transcripts for prospective freshman applicants.

• Assist with calculation of grades using provided resources, including varying domestic and international grading scales.

• Other duties as assigned
   

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, and adaptability.
• Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin.
• Must be eligible for work study.
• Work-Study Verification form (available to print or download on CASH) will be required before acceptance of position.
• Applicants must submit resume & brief cover letter.
• Competitive candidates must be available to work approximately 15 hours per week on a set schedule to complete assignment efficiently.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range
$15.00/hour

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

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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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 in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be req