Research Development Work-Study Student Associate, Office of the Vice President for Research

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at UT Austin seeks a work-study student associate to support Research Development staff with administrative and general office tasks and projects. Work may include event assistance, data analysis, and communications requests. The position supports OVPR’s mission to expand the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors by building research capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the needs of UT Austin’s research enterprise. The associate provides front-desk and office support, helps coordinate on-campus events and meetings, distributes mail, maintains office supplies and inventory, prepares newsletter content, and helps keep the Research Development suite organized. The role also involves collecting and analyzing data using Excel. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is expected to continue until August 31, 2027. Work hours are flexible within Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., based on the student’s class schedule; availability for 12–19 hours weekly is required, with particular interest in Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability for the remainder of the fall 2026 semester. Salary is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Current UT Austin undergraduate enrolled or registered for the current semester and in good academic standing.
Recipient of financial aid work-study.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and ask questions.
Experience using computers and office equipment in a general office customer-service setting.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and UT applications.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, exceptional multitasking ability, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong independent and collaborative work ethic.
Punctuality and ability to communicate changes to work schedule in advance.
Availability to work 12–19 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Previous customer-service experience or administrative-support experience.

Responsibilities

Support front-desk and general office operations by providing customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
Assist with planning and logistics for on-campus events and coordinate meetings, including preparing materials and setting up and resetting rooms.
Distribute and deliver office mail and handle shipping requests as appropriate.
Assist with inventory and office-supplies maintenance.
Assist with preparing newsletter content.
Keep the Research Development suite organized and perform light cleaning duties.
Collect, manage, and analyze data using Excel.
Communicate with Research Development staff and build working relationships.
Communicate schedule changes in advance, use good judgment, and seek assistance when needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.