Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant supports the Dean’s Office at the UT School of Social Work by providing operational and administrative assistance for the daily functions of the Dean’s Suite. The role serves as a welcoming first point of contact for guests and works with the Dean’s Executive Assistant to support meetings, events, and special projects. A minimum one-year commitment is requested.

The position is located at UT Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas, and works under standard office conditions. The scheduled workload is 20 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is expected to continue until May 15, 2027, with an earliest start date of January 1, 2027.

The role offers experience in office operations, event planning, and project coordination, while developing communication, judgment, prioritization, and deadline-management skills. Applicants must be enrolled graduate students at UT Austin. Student employee benefits may be available depending on eligibility; students in this position may choose to enroll in UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Requirements

• Be an enrolled graduate student at UT Austin.
• Have strong professional communication and customer service skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Be an enrolled graduate student in the School of Social Work at UT Austin.
• Prior office, front desk, or event support experience.
• Experience ordering catering and/or supplies.
• Interest in or experience working in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for the daily functions of the Dean’s Office, including answering phones, printing and copying materials, and welcoming guests into the Suite.
• Track deadlines and assist with workflow management.
• Order and maintain office supplies for the Suite.
• Support the coordination of activities and assist with special initiatives and projects as needed.
• Work with the Dean’s Executive Assistant to prepare meeting rooms and arrange catering needs.
• Assist with organizing office archives by digitizing paper documents.
• Assist with facilities operations on an as-needed basis to process mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Student employee benefits may be available, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Students in this position may choose to enroll in UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

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