Job Posting Title:
ECAC Student Staff Assistant (Open to Work-Study), Cockrell School of Engineering ----
Hiring Department:
Cockrell School of Engineering ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
12 ----
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer ----
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
Position Purpose
The Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) is seeking dependable, professional, and service-oriented UT Austin students to join our team. ECAC Student Staff Assistants support the daily operations of the career center and help create a welcoming environment for engineering students, employers, campus partners, and other visitors.
This position is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining professional experience in customer service, office administration, event support, marketing, and career services.
Responsibilities
Greet students, employers, and other visitors and direct them to the appropriate ECAC staff member, advisor, or resource.
Answer general questions about ECAC programs, services, appointments, and events.
Assist with social media and marketing projects using Canva .
Enter and organize data from feedback forms, surveys, evaluations, and other ECAC programs.
Perform general administrative tasks such as printing, copying, cutting materials, organizing documents, and preparing program materials.
Assist with reserving rooms and preparing spaces for meetings and events.
Help set up, support, and clean up ECAC’s Interview Suite.
Participate in tabling and outreach activities to promote ECAC programs and resources to engineering students.
Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment.
Assist ECAC professional staff with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Be a currently enrolled student at The University of Texas at Austin .
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong customer-service skills.
Be comfortable interacting with students, employers, university staff, and other visitors.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace .
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Be able to follow instructions, manage multiple responsibilities, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Canva or similar design tools.
Previous customer service, administrative, front desk, or office experience.
Experience with social media, marketing, event support, or campus organizations.
What You'll Gain
Through this position, students will have opportunities to develop transferable professional skills in:
Customer service and professional…