Student Assistant (work-study)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience in the College of Natural Sciences is looking for a reliable Student Assistant to provide daily administrative support. The selected candidate will receive training. A work-study award for academic year 2026-27 is required. We are looking for someone who can commit between 15 and 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with specific days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Hours: between 9am and 5pm. The purpose of this role is to assist Neuroscience departmental staff with daily administrative support.

Requirements

Work-Study award for the 26-27 academic year is required.
Enrollment at UT-Austin as undergraduate student for at least 6 hours per long semester (excluding summer).
Ability to work independently and problem-solve independently.
Project a professional demeanor.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination of daily laboratory package deliveries, including receiving packages from various carriers, following appropriate check-in procedures, and communicating with purchasing staff to ensure accurate records are maintained.
Sort and distribute incoming mail to departmental mailboxes; notify recipients of urgent mail and re-route incorrectly addressed mail.
Assist with management of departmental social media accounts, including creating and posting content for Instagram and Facebook, as assigned.
Assist departmental staff with set-up and preparation for seminars, faculty lunches, and other events, as required.
Receive food deliveries and ensure they are delivered to the appropriate location; assist with set-up as needed, prepare coffee for Neuroscience Seminars, and assist with cleanup as needed.
Assist with processing of payment vouchers, as needed: training in UT Define and Smartsheet will be provided to help ensure payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner.