Student Associate Jobs in Georgetown, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Student Associate
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Hiring Department:
Population Research Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
We are seeking a motivated Student Associate to provide part-time technical and administrative support to the Center's Information Technology team. This position offers hands-on experience supporting a research environment through computer setup and maintenance, user support, technology troubleshooting, documentation, and other IT-related projects. The ideal candidate is customer service-oriented, organized, eager to learn new technologies, and able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support to PRC faculty, staff, and students, escalating issues to IT staff as needed.
• Assist with the setup, deployment, and maintenance of computers, printers, and other technology equipment.
• Help install, configure, and update software applications and operating systems.
• Maintain inventory of computer equipment, peripherals, and IT supplies.
• Assist with user account management, password resets, and basic technology troubleshooting.
• Support conference room technology, audiovisual equipment, and virtual meeting setups.
• Document IT procedures, update technical guides, and maintain knowledge base resources.
• Assist with routine maintenance, equipment replacements, and office technology projects.
• Provide support for website updates and other technology-related administrative tasks as assigned.
• Perform other technology and administrative support duties to assist the PRC IT team.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with software applications, including web and content management systems.
• Experience with computer hardware set up.
• Experience with AV set up.
• Student required to be enrolled in at least 6 hours in long semesters.

Salary Range
$13 an hour
Working Conditions

• TYPICAL OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Work-study award letter (if applicable)

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.