Student Associate, Business Affairs

Job Posting

Title:

Student Associate, Business Affairs

Hiring Department:
School of Civic Leadership

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 May 15, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes Established in 2023 as UT Austin’s newest college, the School of Civic Leadership is a community of scholars and students dedicated to studying the foundational ideas and institutions of a free society, with the goal of advancing human flourishing. We value independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation, and intellectual curiosity as we prepare to meet the challenges of the present and sustain the blessings of liberty for future generations.

Upholding the University’s motto—Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, “Education is the guardian genius of democracy”—we advance The University of Texas at Austin’s mission to achieve excellence in education, research, and public service.

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff

The School of Civic Leadership is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented student to provide business and administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Business Affairs and Chief Business Officer. This position is ideal for a student who enjoys working with spreadsheets, data, and organizational projects and is interested in learning more about university business operations. No advanced finance or accounting experience is required.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with Excel or interested in developing stronger Excel skills, learns new systems quickly, pays close attention to detail, and is willing to help with a wide variety of projects.

• Clean, organize, and update Excel spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Assist with data entry, routine reporting, and maintaining financial and administrative trackers.
• Learn UT financial systems and processes and assist with routine transactions, including account requests and expenditure transfers.
• Compile and organize information for reports and other business projects.
• Review spreadsheets, reports, and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files.
• Create file folders, labels, binders, and other organizational materials.
• Print, scan, copy, assemble, and laminate materials.
• Provide backup reception coverage, including greeting visitors, answering the door, sorting mail, and other general office needs.
• Receive, organize, and occasionally move boxes, supplies, and materials.
• Assist the Assistant Dean for Business Affairs with other business, administrative, and organizational projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current UT Austin undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Dependable, organized, and able to follow through on assigned tasks
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or a strong interest in learning and developing Excel skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes
• Comfortable performing both computer-based work and hands‑on administrative…