Programming Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Student Programming E&E Student Assistant Open to Work Study
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Hiring Department:
University Unions
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10
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FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
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Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The University Unions Student Programs Office is currently hiring several Programming Assistant positions. The Programming Assistants provide customer service (both in person and over the phone) and reception support to the students and staff of the University Unions Student Programs Office and Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E).
The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 7PM.
Career Competencies Gained:

• Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management.
• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment.
• Act with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.

Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities vary, but may include:

• Serving as the Student Programs Office information desk attendant and first point of contact for all visitors, callers, and guests.
• Providing accurate information and enthusiastic service to office visitors and callers-particularly as it pertains to E+E programs, events, and services.
• Overseeing key distribution for student organizations' locker and office space.
• Keeping the office neat and organized.
• Maintaining the Texas Union 2nd and 4th floor poster boards.
• Completing special projects as assigned by E+E advisors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with computer hardware and software, including mobile devices.
• Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin or other college/university and be registered for at least six (6) credit hours last semester.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications

• Outgoing person with excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the University Unions, campus life, and Austin community.
• Familiarity with multi-channel phones.
• Attention to detail and good listening skills.

Salary
$10.00 per hour
Upon applying, please submit the following additional information in a Word document or PDF with your name in the file
(ex: First_name_Last_name_resume.pdf and First_name_Last_name_availability.pdf)
A current resume

• Confirm date available to begin work Include class schedule for Fall 2025 and number of hours available to work per week
• Other current on-campus employment, if applicable
• Include federal work/study eligibility, if applicable

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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 in to 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.
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 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.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.