Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work_Facilities

University of Texas at Austin

27d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

About UT Austin The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people. About UT Social Work For more than 75 years, the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin has led Texas in developing leaders and change makers committed to advancing society through innovative teaching, impactful scholarship and compassionate service. Ranked as one of the nation's top 10 schools of social work for more than 20 years, UT Social Work pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to social work education. Student employee benefits: As a student employee of the university, you may be eligible for certain kinds of benefits. The charts on this page outline some of the benefits that may be available to you, depending on your student job title. Additional eligibility requirements, such as those explained in the notes to the charts, may apply. Purpose: The Facilities Graduate Assistant supports the day‑to-day operations of the Walter Webb Hall (WWH) and Hargis Hall (JHH) building by serving as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, while assisting with facilities coordination, space readiness, and administrative support. These roles help ensure a welcoming, well‑maintained, and functional environment that supports student services, academic activity, and school events.

Requirements

Enrolled graduate student at UT Austin
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Strong professional communication, administrative and customer service skills
Experience with providing event and workshop support
Proficient Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Enrolled graduate student at UT Social Work at UT Austin
Familiarity with online database management
Experience with ordering catering and/or supplies for department

Responsibilities

Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls; responding to voicemails and emails.
Greeting students and visitors, providing information, and directing as appropriate
Maintaining reception and coworking areas; setting/resetting the Dean’s Conference Room
Assist with supply ordering and maintain inventory list
Do weekly walks of the building to ensure there are no major issues regarding the space or supply needs
Assisting in mail distribution and communication
Regularly updating SSW Directory, and school email list serves
Maintaining the front desk information binder ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
Assist with preparing spaces for events.
A minimum 1-year commitment is requested.