HAYAs Student Administrative Assistant (Work Study and Non-Work Study)

University of Texas at Austin

1d•$13•Onsite

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, and growth in responsibilities, as well as professional development opportunities and support. Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the nation’s largest and most active university-based performing arts center by annual attendance, budget, and number of events, operating venues like Bass Concert Hall and presenting Broadway shows, international performances, and national touring artists. Education is central to TPA's mission, serving K-12 students and university students. The Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA) is a key program celebrating high school musical theatre excellence, expanding arts education access, and building connections among students, educators, and communities. 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.

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.