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Student Office Associate Part-Time

The University of Texas at Austin
Salt Lake City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026
💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting Title:

Student Office Associate Part-Time

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Hiring Department:

Department of Physics

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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 from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

This position is open to current UT Undergraduate Students for the 26/27 academic year.

Job Description

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Student Associate to provide administrative support for day-to-day office operations. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in a university research environment while assisting with a variety of projects that support physics faculty, staff, and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the front desk, keeping the reception area neat and organized.

  • Logging incoming packages and mail promptly upon arrival.

  • Assist with maintaining and updating the department website

  • Assist with special projects and event logistics as assigned.

  • Perform other general administrative duties in support of operations.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with software applications, including web and content management systems.

  • Current UT Austin student in good academic standing.

Work Schedule & Compensation:

  • Part-time student work study position (10–15 hours per week, flexible scheduling)

  • Compensation in accordance with university work study guidelines

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 per hour

Working Conditions

·Standard office conditions

Physical Tasks

  • Some lifting and moving of equipment may be required.

  • May work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 Jobs. Before you apply though, 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. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials 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.

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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 Texa

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