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

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Research Development (RD) seeks a work-study student associate to assist RD staff with administrative and general office tasks and projects. Work may include event support, data analysis, and communications requests. The position supports office operations and visitor services, event planning and meeting coordination, mail and shipping, inventory, newsletter content, and upkeep of the RD suite. The associate should work independently and collaboratively, communicate reliably with staff, and seek help when needed.

The position is based in Austin, Texas. The schedule is 12–19 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., coordinated around the student’s class schedule. The department is mainly seeking Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability for the remainder of the fall 2026 semester. The expected duration is through August 31, 2027, and the earliest start date is immediate. Pay is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a current UT Austin undergraduate enrolled or registered for the current semester and in good academic standing.
• Must be a financial aid work-study recipient.
• 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.
• Organization and problem-solving skills, exceptional multitasking ability, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Punctuality and ability to communicate schedule changes in advance.
• Must be available to work 12–19 hours per week within the stated scheduling parameters.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support front desk and general office operations while providing customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
• Assist with on-campus event planning, logistics, and meeting coordination, 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 RD suite organized and perform light cleaning duties.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data using Excel.
• Communicate schedule changes in advance, build relationships with RD staff, and seek assistance as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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