Temporary Device Loan Assistant - Texas Center for Disability Studies - (UTEMPS)

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) grant functions. TTAP is the state's federally funded assistive technology (AT) program. We serve Texans with disabilities and those who are aging by helping them acquire and use AT to access school, work, community, and support them to live the lives they desire. This is a temporary assignment with a projected end date of November 16, 2026, located at the JJ Pickle Research Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level, OR high school graduation or GED, and five years of clerical/administrative experience.
Experience with database entry/reports.
Experience with shipping and receiving.
Experience maintaining and auditing equipment inventory.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat for PDF use.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience with basic computer functions.
Experience with Assistive Technology.
Experience working with people with disabilities (any age/type of disability).
Experience with shipping company user interfaces.

Responsibilities

Assisting the TTAP Device Loan Coordinator with 35-day Assistive Technology (AT) device loans where consumers borrow devices to try them out. This includes: receiving requests, checking inventory, preparing for shipping, shipping, entering device loan data into the grant data system, receiving returned devices, cleaning/maintaining devices, checking devices back into the grant data system, and putting devices back into inventory.
Maintaining/updating/charging AT device inventory.
Assisting with the annual UT inventory.
Providing general TTAP support staff administrative support to all other TTAP director/coordinators/projects.
Representing TTAP at outreach events.
Other duties as assigned.