Job Posting Title:
Student Associate, College of Natural Sciences ----
Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Jan 01, 2027 ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027 ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu .
Located in W.C. Hogg (WCH), the Natural Sciences Advising Center serves as the departmental advising office for undergraduates in the Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, and Neuroscience majors. Our team also advises Entry-Level students in a wide range of other majors and supports several academic success programs within CNS.
Purpose
We're seeking a detail-oriented, organized, hard-working part-time student associate to deliver an outstanding customer service experience for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. This role is a great fit for someone who wants hands-on professional experience in a collaborative, service-focused environment. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.
Responsibilities
Assist with on-site front desk management, including student appointment check-ins and multi-line phone communication.
Virtual office hours, projects to support staff, long-term organizational projects, general office maintenance.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
This position is open to CNS students with a GPA of 2.5 or Higher
Some experience in administrative or office work, basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, and proper telephone etiquette.
Salary Range
$10.50/hour
Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 30lbs.
Work Shift
10-19 hours between 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
Availability for Spring 2027
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 into 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.
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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…