Facilities Post Graduate Fellowship, College of Natural Sciences

University of Texas at Austin

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can contribute at the highest possible level to support the University’s mission. Within the Dean’s Office, the Research and Facilities unit serves as the central hub for all matters related to research activities and facilities projects across the college. The team manages all CNS space and oversees the planning, approval, and executions of renovations and building projects, including faculty recruitment space needs, teaching and research labs, and shared facilities. This position is a one-year fellowship for a recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipient. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship. This fellowship focuses on supporting capital projects, operations, and long-range planning for facilities and campuses within the College of Natural Sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree awarded in 2024 or 2025 in architecture, community or regional planning, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple activities in a varied and complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team, as needed.
• Class "C" operator's driver's license.
• Provide a three-year driving record from the current state of residence.
• If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a facilities-related role on a university campus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS 365, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop), Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS Pro), and/or computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, ProE)

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects in science facilities by documenting space conditions, gathering physical measurements, and completing small‑scale project scopes (such as flooring, painting, and furnishings) in coordination with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist senior CNS facilities staff with tasks within larger renovation and construction projects, ensuring timely progress and accurate documentation.
• Provide operational support for daily facility needs, including helping occupants resolve facility issues, coordinating building repairs with campus operations, and overseeing the relocation of furniture and equipment.
• Support maintenance management of college‑owned scientific equipment (i.e. autoclaves, glass washers, and laboratory environmental systems), by coordinating service needs and tracking operational status.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts by analyzing facility data, documenting existing conditions, and assisting in the development of planning scenarios, cost estimates, and project schedules for science facilities and campus initiatives.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan eligibility (if position is at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree