Student Assistant-OGA
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Student Assistant-OGA----
Hiring Department:
Office of Graduate Admissions----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Sep 02, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Student Assistant will support the Office of Graduate Admissions. Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of on-line applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing security background check. Work schedule will be determined by discussion with supervisor. This position will end May 15, 2026. The person that accepts this position will need to be available during the working office hours of the Office of Graduate Admissions. .
Purpose
The Student Assistant works within the Office of Graduate Admissions to support tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: support imaging operations, review and verify scanned admissions documents for quality and accuracy, data entry, filing, and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Strong communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail in a working environment, working knowledge of standard office machines including computers, printer and scanner. Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge of general administrative duties.
Salary Range
$11 per hour, 15 hours per week
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Work performed during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM)
Work Shift
To be determined through discussion with supervisor.
Required Materials
Resume
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest/Cover letter
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 make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
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