Job Posting Title:
Student Assistant for Texas Executive Education (Work Study Only)
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Hiring Department:
Red McCombs School of Business
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose:
Join a dynamic and collaborative team at Texas Executive Education! The Front Desk Assistant plays an important role in supporting daily office operations and executive education programs while providing excellent customer service to visitors.
This position provides hands-on experience in administrative operations, program support, and a professional office environment, making it an excellent opportunity for students seeking to develop valuable workplace skills.
Career Competencies Developed
Communication: Articulating ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats with participants, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Technology & Digital Fluency: Leveraging digital tools and technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems and accomplish tasks.
Professionalism & Accountability: Demonstrating reliability, initiative, punctuality, effective teamwork, and strong workload management.
Organization & Administrative Support: Developing skills in planning, prioritization, attention to detail, and office operations.
Customer Service: Building professional relationships while providing responsive and courteous support.
Responsibilities:
Provide front desk reception and customer service support.
Assist with executive education program administration, including:
Preparing course materials and participant packets
Copying, scanning, filing, and organizing documents
Data entry and database maintenance
General office and administrative support
Collaborate with Executive Development Program (EDP) staff and fellow student assistants on a variety of projects and assignments.
Support program deliveries, special events, and other departmental initiatives as needed.
Assist staff and visitors with general questions and office needs.
Required Qualifications:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours.
Work-Study award for the school year
Dependable, punctual, and professional
Hard-working and detail-oriented
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Team-oriented and willing to assist others as needed
Eager to learn new office procedures, organizational methods, and technology tools
Friendly and customer service-focused
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing customer service in a professional office environment
Experience with UT systems and applications (e.g., Zoom, Duo, and Microsoft Office)
Experience with data entry, administrative support, event coordination, or program support
Familiarity with video editing software is a plus
Hourly Rate:
Required Materials: Either multi-select the files to be attached at the first upload (under resume/cv) or continue to click the Upload button after each file is uploaded. Applicants will not be able to upload additional files after their application is submitted.
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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:
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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.
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