The University of Texas at Austin
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The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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Student Programming Student Assistant
The University Unions Student Programs Office is currently hiring several Programming Assistant positions for the Fall 2025 with employment continuing in the Summer/Fall. The Programming Assistants provide customer service (both in person and over the phone) and reception support to the students and staff of the University Unions Student Programs Office and Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E). The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 7PM. Pay Rate: based on hourly wage (10-15 hours per week assignment at $10 hourly rate) Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities vary, but may include: Serving as the Student Programs Office information desk attendant and first point of contact for all visitors, callers, and guests. Providing accurate information and enthusiastic service to office visitors and callersparticularly as it pertains to E+E programs, events, and services. Overseeing key distribution for student organizations' locker and office space. Keeping the office neat and organized. Maintaining the Texas Union 2nd and 4th floor poster boards. Completing special projects as assigned by E+E advisors and staff. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Experience with computer hardware and software, including mobile devices. Preferred Qualifications: Outgoing person with excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of the University Unions, campus life, and Austin community. Familiarity with multi-channel phones. Attention to detail and good listening skills. In addition to the requirements for the position, you must meet the following requirements to be considered for all positions in the University Unions: Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin or other college/university and be registered for at least six (6) credit hours last semester. Upon applying, please submit the following additional information in a Word document or PDF with your name in the file (ex: First_name_Last_name_resume.pdf and First_name_Last_name_availability.pdf): A current resume Confirm date available to begin work Include Class schedule for Fall 2025 and number of hours available to work per week Other current on-campus employment, if applicable Include federal work/study eligibility, if applicable Career Competencies Gained: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. Ability to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict. Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management. Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand. Make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment. Act with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization. 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. Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. 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. 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. E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses 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] 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.
The University Unions Student Programs Office is currently hiring several Programming Assistant positions for the Fall 2025 with employment continuing in the Summer/Fall. The Programming Assistants provide customer service (both in person and over the phone) and reception support to the students and staff of the University Unions Student Programs Office and Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E). The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 7PM. Pay Rate: based on hourly wage (10-15 hours per week assignment at $10 hourly rate) Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities vary, but may include: Serving as the Student Programs Office information desk attendant and first point of contact for all visitors, callers, and guests. Providing accurate information and enthusiastic service to office visitors and callersparticularly as it pertains to E+E programs, events, and services. Overseeing key distribution for student organizations' locker and office space. Keeping the office neat and organized. Maintaining the Texas Union 2nd and 4th floor poster boards. Completing special projects as assigned by E+E advisors and staff. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Experience with computer hardware and software, including mobile devices. Preferred Qualifications: Outgoing person with excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of the University Unions, campus life, and Austin community. Familiarity with multi-channel phones. Attention to detail and good listening skills. In addition to the requirements for the position, you must meet the following requirements to be considered for all positions in the University Unions: Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin or other college/university and be registered for at least six (6) credit hours last semester. Upon applying, please submit the following additional information in a Word document or PDF with your name in the file (ex: First_name_Last_name_resume.pdf and First_name_Last_name_availability.pdf): A current resume Confirm date available to begin work Include Class schedule for Fall 2025 and number of hours available to work per week Other current on-campus employment, if applicable Include federal work/study eligibility, if applicable Career Competencies Gained: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. Ability to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict. Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management. Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand. Make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment. Act with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization. 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. Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. 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. 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. E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses 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] 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.