Work Study Undergraduate Assistants - Department of History
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Work Study Undergraduate Assistants - Department of History----
Hiring Department:
Department of History----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 16, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Department of History is a large department with 50+ faculty.
Purpose
This student position will provide administrative support to the History main office.
Work-Study Job Information
• Supervisor: Mark Lawrence
• GAR 1.104, 128 Inner Campus Dr. B7000
• $15/hr
Responsibilities
- Serve as first point of contact and greet visitors in the History front office
- Answer phones and emails, make copies, scan materials, distribute mail
- Assist faculty with administrative requests
- Assist departmental special events
- Special assignments as necessary
Required Qualifications
Be awarded Federal Work-Study on the Work-Study Verification (WSV).
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards as set by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Must be enrolled in appropriate credit hours as required by the student’s academic or non-academic title. Additional rules may apply in cases where stricter enrollment is required for Work-Study funds.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of administrative experience. Excellent communication skills.
Salary Range
$15.00 per 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----
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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational p
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