Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant (Work-Study)

Hiring Department:

Academic Affairs

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Nov 09, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

The Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDPs) at The University of Texas at Austin allow undergraduates to develop a secondary area of specialization that complements their major.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-desk coverage by answering the main-line phone system, greeting guests as they enter the office, managing general incoming/outgoing email, and maintaining a welcoming office environment.
• Assist with checking in students with Advisors.
• Assist with departmental events.
• Assist with general office support.

Required Qualifications

• The ability to work well with others and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Be punctual and courteous at all times.
• Be a welcoming presence and greet all guests at the front desk.
• Be willing to undertake projects as assigned.
• Current UT Austin student must be enrolled and registered and in good academic standing.
• Financial aid work-study recipient.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment. Position is in-person and in office. Flexible work hours between Monday through Friday: 9 am 12 noon; 1– 4:30 pm, based on students' class schedule.

Required Materials

• Resumé
• Short paragraph describing your interest to work for the Bridging Disciplines Program.
• Work-study award letter

Important for Current University Students:

As a student, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, 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. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times to attach your Resume and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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) [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.