HAYAs Student Administrative Assistant (Work Study and Non-Work Study)
About The Position
This is a part-time student position at Texas Performing Arts, open to both work-study and non-work-study students. It offers real-world experience in a non-profit arts presenter, with opportunities for advancement, wage increases, growth in responsibilities, and professional development. Texas Performing Arts (TPA) at the University of Texas at Austin is a major performing arts center hosting Broadway shows, international seasons of dance, theater, and music, and the Texas Welcomes series. TPA is also deeply involved in education, serving thousands of K-12 and university students. The Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA) is a key initiative celebrating high school musical theatre and expanding arts education access. The HAYA Student Assistant will provide administrative support to this program.
Requirements
- Availability to work scheduled shifts during normal business hours (M-F; 9-5).
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as assigned.
- Ability to protect student data and maintain confidentiality around student information and internal processes.
- Ability to learn and adapt to evolving processes and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Responsible, dependable, and punctual behaviors.
- Strong independent and collaborative work ethic.
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter/Letter of Interest
- Fall semester availability
- Copy of work study award, if applicable
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Heller Awards for Young Artists and Texas Performing Arts.
- An interest in the performing arts.
- An interest in arts administration, education, and/or community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Assist Education and Engagement Manager in the administration of the Heller Awards for Young Artists.
- Provide support for the Heller Awards program management system (e.g., monitoring help desk referrals and bug reports, assisting with calendar and communications updates, etc.).
- Assist with special Heller Awards events - season kick-off, professional development and workshops, judges retreat, etc.
- Assist with routine data collection, entry, and file maintenance in shared drives.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of annual program timelines, checklists, procedures, and post-season tasks.
- Represent Texas Performing Arts with a pleasant and professional demeanor through all interactions.
- Arrive on time for work and maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Dress appropriately for work in a casual, yet professional environment.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Wage increases
- Growth in responsibilities
- Professional development opportunities and support
- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
