Research Development -Study Student Associate, Office Vice President Research

Job Posting

Title:

Research Development Work-Study Student Associate, Office of the Vice President for Research

Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Research

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

General Notes The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.

Purpose The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Research Development (RD) is searching for a work study student associate to work with key members of the RD staff assisting with a variety of administrative and general office tasks and projects. Projects may include assistance with events, data analysis, and/or communications requests.

• Support general front desk and office operations tasks by offering an elevated level of customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
• Assist with on-campus event planning, logistics and meeting coordination including material prep and room set/reset.
• Office mail distribution/delivery and shipping requests as appropriate.
• Assist with inventory and office supplies maintenance.
• Assist with preparing content for newsletters.
• Ensures the RD suite is organized, and light cleaning duties are expected.
• Able to collect, manage, and analyze data using Excel.
• Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
• Punctual and able to communicate changes to work schedule in advance.
• Implement good decision-making and seek assistance as needed.
• Communicate and build relationships with RD staff.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to express thoughts clearly and ask questions.
• Experience using computer and office equipment in a general office customer service setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and UT applications.
• Organization and problem-solving skills with exceptional multi-tasking; ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines for successful completion of work.
• Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
• Current undergraduate at UT Austin enrolled/registered for the current semester, and in good academic standing.
• Financial aid work-study recipient.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Previous customer service experience or administrative support.

$15.00 Hourly

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving (up to 25 lbs.).

• Must be available to work 12-19 hours per week.
• Flexible work hours between Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, based on students' class schedule.
• Mainly looking for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability for the remainder of the fall 2026 semester.

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Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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