Career Services Associate
University of Texas at Austin
•Onsite
About The Position
The Career Services Associate supports the event operations of Liberal Arts Career Services for the Department of Economics, with a primary focus on event logistics and coordination. This role offers hands-on experience in professional event execution within a university career development environment, spanning employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, featured speakers and panels, and student workshops and socials.
Requirements
- Has accepted Federal Work-Study Award
- Meet minimum enrollment requirements (6 course hours during the long semester)
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Dimensions of Organizations, or a related field
- Available to work events primarily held Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30–7:30pm
- Prior experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a customer-facing role
- Familiarity with 12twenty or similar career management platforms
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in fast-paced event environments
- Professional demeanor when engaging with students, alumni, employer partners, and university staff
Responsibilities
- Support event logistics including catering receiving and setup, room and technology setup and breakdown, and materials preparation
- Serve as the day-of point of contact before and during events, directing students, alumni, and employers to appropriate spaces and troubleshooting last-minute logistics
- Maintain and organize shared physical and digital resources such as signage, name badges, promotional materials, and event supply inventory
- Research information about employers, industries, alumni, and other topics relevant to supporting the career development of Economics majors
- Research and compile relevant events, jobs, and internship opportunities for posting on Canvas and 12twenty
Benefits
- UTSaver voluntary retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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