UTeach Office Assistant (open to work study and non-work study)

Job Posting Title:

UTeach Office Assistant (open to work study and non-work study)

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Hiring Department:

UTeach-Natural Sciences

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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:

Aug 25, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes: 

UTeach at UT Austin includes the innovative UTeach STEM teacher preparation program, a national expansion effort for that program, teacher professional development, and a number of local STEM education initiatives, all supporting the improvement of STEM education and the public education system overall.  

 

Purpose: 

The UTeach Office Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the UTeach program office. This position is ideal for students who are organized, reliable, and enjoy helping others in a professional setting. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide front desk coverage. Answer and transfer calls using the standard greeting. Respond to and forward emails. Provide accurate UTeach program information. 

• Reserve rooms and send confirmation emails. 

• Assist with photocopying, assembling handouts and folders, etc. 

• Retrieve and sort incoming mail. 

• Order office supplies and verify deliveries. 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and break rooms. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Competencies Gained: 

• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure effective understanding. 

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

Required Qualifications: 

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Ability to commit to a consistent work schedule and arrive/depart on time. Reliability in maintaining a consistent work schedule, including punctual arrival and departure. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Freshmen or sophomores. Minimum of 1 year office or customer service experience. Availability at 8:00am or until 5:00pm. Availability to work during winter, spring, and summer breaks. 

 

Salary: 

$13 per hour 

 

Working Conditions: 

Standard office conditions. 

 

Required Materials 

• Letter of interest 

• Class Schedule 

• Resume/CV 

• List of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisor 

 

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