Membership and Recruitment Student Leader

Job Posting Title:

Membership and Recruitment Student Leader

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

30

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 18, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 23, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas Parents is seeking enthusiastic, professional, and outgoing student staff to support membership engagement during New Student & Family Orientation throughout the summer. These students will be the first point of contact for incoming Longhorn families, helping them understand membership options, complete registrations, and receive their benefit materials.

This role is ideal for students who enjoy engaging with people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and can quickly learn detailed processes.

Responsibilities

Orientation Engagement & Membership Support

• Staff the Texas Parents Association table during all assigned Orientation sessions.
• Welcome families and explain the purpose, benefits, and value of Texas Parents membership.
• Assist parents with on‑site membership registration and payment.
• Distribute benefit packets and ensure families receive the correct materials.

Information & System Use

• Learn and accurately explain all membership levels, pricing, benefits, and deadlines.
• Search and verify family information in the Texas Parents database.
• Enter membership information and update records as needed.

Customer Service & Troubleshooting

• Answer a wide variety of questions with confidence, positivity, and professionalism.
• Identify and resolve basic issues, such as duplicated accounts, payment errors, or missing benefits.
• Escalate complex problems to full‑time staff when necessary.
• Maintain a calm and helpful presence even during busy peak times.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.