Student Associate (Work Study), Cockrell School of Engineering

About this role

Job Posting Title: Student Associate (Work Study), Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Hiring Department: Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 ---- 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 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 numbers 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.

About the Cockrell School of Engineering Industry and Research Relations Office Under the Associate Dean for Research, the Industry and Research Relations department builds collaborations that advance UT’s mission and help companies achieve their business goals around innovation, talent and branding. We work with external organizations interested in collaborating with the Cockrell School of Engineering to access top talent, fill gaps in their technology/product roadmaps, stay ahead of technology disruptors and design workforce development programs

Position Purpose We are seeking a reliable and motivated student employee to assist full-time staff with routine accounting and clerical tasks.  This student will mainly be tasked with processing payment vouchers and assisting with account reconciliation while adhering to university policies and procedures.  This student employee may also support departmental events as needed. This position is open to current UT Austin work-study students who meet the required qualifications listed below. This position is open for Fall 2026 and is expected to continue throughout future semesters.

  Responsibilities Finance Administration • Processing payment vouchers and assisting with account reconciliation

• Perform routine data entry and record maintenance

Administrative Support • Assist with electronic filing and document organization

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

• Other duties as assigned

Event Support • Assist with departmental events set-up/tear-down and execution (i.e. accepting catering, helping with registration, setting out signage, etc.)

• Create administrative documents such as registration lists, name tags, floorplan layouts, etc.

Required Qualifications • Strong attention to detail.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions carefully and work independently.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of Box Cloud Storage

Salary Range $15.00/hour

Working Conditions • Typical office environment

Work shift • Expected 10 hours per week

• Flexible work hours between Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, based on students' class schedule.

Required Materials • Resume/CV

• Letter of Interest

• Copy of Work-study award

• Class Schedule

• Prospective work schedule

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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 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 in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. ---- 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 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 Univer

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