Student Associate

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a student associate to support general office operations. The role calls for strong customer service, attention to detail, and self-motivation. It is an in-person position on the UT Main Campus, scheduled for 12–16 hours per week, Monday through Friday, within a flexible 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The expected duration is through May 15, 2027, with an earliest start date of January 1, 2027. The student associate supports front-desk coverage and visitors, office operations, meeting logistics, supply stocking, mail distribution, spreadsheets and documents, records management, deliveries around campus, and inventory. Applicants must be current UT Austin students in good academic standing and able to perform the listed physical duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and UT applications.
Organization and problem-solving skills, exceptional multitasking ability, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Current UT Austin student in good academic standing; not on academic probation, continued probation, or academic dismissal.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and walk or stand.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Availability during lunchtime hours and/or until 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Support the front desk as needed by answering phones, greeting visitors and staff, and responding to visitors’ questions with a high level of customer service and hospitality.
Support general office operations tasks.
Assist with meeting logistics, including setup, cleanup, and resetting rooms.
Regularly check and stock kitchen and office supplies.
Retrieve and distribute office mail as appropriate.
Create and manage spreadsheets and tables using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Assist with electronic and paper files, including scanning, uploading, and shredding when necessary.
Deliver items to other campus buildings when needed.
Assist with inventory.
Perform other tasks as assigned.