Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work_Facilities

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Graduate Assistant supports day-to-day operations at Walter Webb Hall (WWH) and Hargis Hall (JHH). The role serves as a first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while assisting with facilities coordination, space readiness, and administrative support. The position helps maintain a welcoming, well-maintained, and functional environment for student services, academic activities, and school events. The position is located in Austin, Texas, on the UT main campus. It is scheduled for 20 hours per week, with availability Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The expected term is January 1, 2027, through May 15, 2027, and a minimum one-year commitment is requested. Compensation is $21.93 per hour.

Requirements

Be an enrolled graduate student at UT Austin.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Have strong professional communication, administrative, and customer service skills.
Have experience providing event and workshop support.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Be an enrolled graduate student in the UT Austin School of Social Work.
Familiarity with online database management.
Experience ordering catering and/or supplies for a department.

Responsibilities

Answer, forward, and screen phone calls; respond to voicemails and emails.
Greet students and visitors, provide information, and direct them as appropriate.
Maintain reception and coworking areas, and set up or reset the Dean’s Conference Room.
Assist with supply ordering and maintain an inventory list.
Conduct weekly building walks to identify major space issues or supply needs.
Assist with mail distribution and communication.
Regularly update the School of Social Work directory and school email listservs.
Maintain the front desk information binder and ensure its information is accurate and up to date.
Assist with preparing spaces for events.