KUT Student Admin Assistant, Moody College of Communication (WORK-STUDY ONLY)

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Job Posting Title: KUT Student Admin Assistant, Moody College of Communication (WORK-STUDY ONLY) ---- Hiring Department: KUT Radio ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 07, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Job Details: • The Front Office Student Assistant provides reception and administrative support for KUT-KUTX Radio and serves as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, volunteers, and community members. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, professional, and committed to creating a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who interacts with the station.

General Notes: • Through independent local, regional, national and international news, and transformative music and community storytelling, we bring people together, amplify voices and provide critical information. KUT Public Media is a voice of — and for — the Central Texas community.

Purpose: • Staffing the front desk reception area of the KUT Public Media lobby.

Responsibilities: • Greet and assist staff, volunteers, community members, guests, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.

• Maintain a welcoming and organized front-office environment.

• Answer and direct phone calls with excellent customer service and professionalism.

• Respond to email inquiries and route requests as appropriate.

• Issue parking passes for guests and maintain parking log.

• Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including printing, scanning, copying, and filing.

• Receive and distribute deliveries and mail.

• Monitor and restock office and mailroom supplies, including copier paper and other essential materials.

• Assist with special projects and other office-related duties as assigned.

• Comfort with asking questions and willingness to learn when answers are unknown.

Required Qualifications: • Available to work in shift blocks of at least two-hours at a time throughout the week and on Fridays from 9am-4pm.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Professional phone etiquette and a positive, approachable demeanor.

• Strong written communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a sometimes fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong follow-up and follow-through skills.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to represent KUT-KUTX professionally.

• Current UT Austin student and Work Study status.

Preferred Qualifications: • Enthusiasm for public media and community engagement.

• Experience in an office, reception, customer service, or administrative support role.

• Ability to remain calm, resourceful, and professional when handling diverse requests

• Wednesday availability

Salary Range: • $15/hour

Working Conditions: • Office Environment

Position Open To: • ONLY WORK STUDY STUDENTS

Career Competencies: • Customer service (m0200)

• Use of multi-line phone (9091)

• Problem solving (i0350)

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Effective communication- oral communication/written communication

• Active learning

• Planning and organizing

Required Materials: • Resume

• Work Study Award Letter

• Class Schedule

Work-Study Job Information: • Supervisor: Larkin Kruse

• Work Address: 300 W. Dean Keeton St.

• Work Schedules: Office hours are 9am-4pm. Wednesday and Friday Work Study coverage is needed for the front desk

---- 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

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