Student Assistant - work-study

Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant - work-study

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Hiring Department:

Department of Neuroscience

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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:

Sep 15, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

• Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week.

• Schedule: Preferably available on Wednesdays from 11-1 pm, other hours are flexible.

Purpose

Assist Center for Learning and Memory (CLM) within the Department of Neuroscience by providing general administrative support as outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Assist CLM Director with scheduling of meetings and appointments (e.g., organizing scheduling polls online, online sign-up sheets, etc.)

• Receive and check-in packages, when necessary

• Perform clerical duties, including data entry and filing

• Provide service to individuals both in person and via telephone and email

• Provide general administrative support

Required Qualifications

• Work-study award for fall 2025

• Ability to work independently and solve problems

• Project a professional demeanor

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.) and ability to use common scheduling websites

Added Value

• Flexible Schedule

• Opportunities for advancement through wage increases, and growth in responsibilities

• Professional development opportunities and support, including potential opportunities to participate in lab research

Professional 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 with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization

Hourly Rate
$15.00

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

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 required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an