Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work_Facilities

University of Texas at Austin

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Graduate Assistant supports day-to-day operations of 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 work helps maintain a welcoming, well-maintained, and functional environment for student services, academic activity, and school events.

The position is based at UT Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. Availability is required Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The expected term is January 1, 2027 through May 15, 2027, with a minimum one-year commitment requested. The hourly salary is $21.93.

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.
• Have attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Answer, forward, and screen phone calls, and 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 SSW 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.

Benefits

• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
• Student employees may be eligible for certain university benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed