Technology Projects Student Technology Assistant

Job Posting Title:

Technology Projects Student Technology Assistant (STA 1) (Open to work study and non-work study)

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

29

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is seeking highly skilled and motivated professionals to assist with the operations of a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas.

Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

Purpose

Provides operational support for technology projects by managing equipment intake, inventory tracking, and material preparation. Assists with organizing and staging equipment to ensure projects are supplied accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory, receiving, transport, and general project support tasks for technology operations.

• Verify shipments, label equipment, track asset data, and maintain organized storage and inventory records.

• Support installation teams and maintain shop cleanliness, including packaging disposal and material staging.

Required Qualifications

• Current student enrollment

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to follow defined processes and work independently

• Ability to perform both physical and task-based work consistently

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hands-on or operational role (e.g., inventory, warehouse, facilities, technical support, or similar)

• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment

• Experience accurately tracking information or working with detailed data (e.g., inventory systems, spreadsheets, asset tracking)

• Proven reliability in previous work or academic responsibilities (consistent attendance, meeting deadlines, follow-through)

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to complete driver/cart training

Salary Range

$15 per hour

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• May work in extreme temperatures, (moving items a cross during the summer or winter)

• Work is performed in a combination of shop/warehouse spaces and various campus locations

• Regular movement between buildings and job sites is required

• Work is often performed in shared workspaces with frequent activity and interruptions

• May work on multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities

Physical Tasks 

• Lifting, carrying, and moving equipment, boxes, and materials

• Frequent standing, walking, and transporting items across campus

• Use of manual dexterity for handling equipment, labeling, and setup tasks

• Repetitive use of a computer for data entry, tracking, and documentation

• Occasional use of stairs when moving between locations

Work Shift

• Flexible Hours between 8am and 5pm, minimum shift time 3 hours.

• 29 Hours per Week

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.