Job Posting Title:
Administrative Operations Associate - Student Assistant ----
Hiring Department:
Oden Institute ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Nov 09, 2026 ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Oden Institute is an organized research unit that fosters interdisciplinary programs in computational sciences and engineering, computational medicine, computational geosciences, mathematical modeling, applied mathematics, data science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and computational visualization.
The University of Texas at Austin is a nationally ranked, tier-one research institution and one of the largest employers in central Texas. UT is located in the heart of Austin, a vibrant city that frequently appears on lists of best cities to live and work. Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.
Purpose
The Administrative Operations Associate supports the efficient operation of the Peter O'Donnell Building through facilities, inventory, shipping/receiving, and administrative support activities. The position enhances service levels for building occupants while increasing the operational capacity of full-time staff.
Responsibilities
Assist with routine building inspections, receive, observe, and report day-to-day facilities, maintenance and equipment issues to the appropriate offices for repair and communicate relevant information with staff as needed.
Maintain an efficient supply system to ensure breakrooms and conference rooms are well stocked, organized and maintained.
Support inventory management, including tracking and reporting.
Aid in hazardous item collection (batteries etc.) and preparation for EHS disposal.
Help with office and furniture clean-outs, including sorting, moving, and organizing materials.
Coordinate submission of surplus/moving services collections.
Required Qualifications
Ability to set priorities and multitask
Ability to work collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions carefully
Capable of preforming physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy objects
Comfortable working in lab and facilities environments
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range
$14.00-$16.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving - up to 40 pounds
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
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…