Counseling and Mental Health Center Admin Student Assistant (CMHC @ WCP)

Hiring Department:

Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Oct 01, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information
Supervisor: Michelle Rivera
Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 5th Floor and/or 1.102 William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP)
All students start at $10.00 and receive a $0.50 increase at the start of each fall semester after completing one academic year of working with Healthyhorns.

General Notes

About the Counseling & Mental Health Center

The Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC) offers the University of Texas at Austin’s varied student population a variety of counseling options for their mental health and well-being to help them succeed during their academic career at the university. The Administrative Office within CMHC manages the behind-the-scenes operations for the center and supports directors, administrators and clinicians by ensuring they are equipped with the tools to accomplish the center’s mission of serving UT’s varied student population and contributing to their academic success.

Important Notes:

This position will begin as soon as possible and continue through Spring 2027, with the possibility of continuing employment after the 2026-2027 academic year.
This position is in person at the Student Services Building (SSB) and/or William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP) depending on the student's schedule and departmental business needs.
19 hours per week
$10.00 per hour

Purpose

By working closely with the CMHC Administrative Office, the successful candidate will contribute to high-quality service and support to staff, students and the campus community.

Responsibilities

As a CMHC Admin Student Assistant you will provide administrative support to CMHC and Administrative Office staff by …

• Assisting with set up/breakdown of events and meetings.
• Maintaining breakroom, event and janitorial supplies.
• Reviewing, requesting and distributing office supplies.
• Maintaining common areas & meeting rooms.
• Retrieving, sorting and distributing mail.
• Entering data, copying, scanning, faxing, filing and laminating.
• Researching assigned projects by utilizing and learning emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Current UT student with 3.0 GPA or higher.
Sophomore classification, or higher.
Available to work in-person approximately 19 hours per week, for shifts averaging 2-4 hours in length during the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Ability to show up on time for scheduled shifts.
Aptitude towards a strong work ethic, responsibility and accountability.
Desire and ability to create a positive and upbeat atmosphere.
Ability to set up and tear down agency events.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous administrative support experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal & organization skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
Interest in learning and developing career skills.

Salary Range

$10.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Typical office environment
Computer use at a typical workstation

Work Shift

19 hours per week
Hours will be complete during normal business hours (typically Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm)
Hours will be completed in person at the Student Services Building (SSB) and/or William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP)

Required Materials

Resume/CV
Letter of interest
If you have a work-study award, include a screenshot of your My Financial page showing your Work Study Award, EID, and the year the award is for
Contact mrivera@austin.utexas.edu or HR-UHCS@austin.utexas.edu for questions

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.

Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here.

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.

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.

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 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)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

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.