Job Posting Title:
Student Associate- College of Natural Sciences
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Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
9
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 14, 2026
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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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General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu.
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The Undergraduate Education (UE) team is seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented student to provide support with day‑to‑day financial and administrative tasks. This position offers hands‑on experience in financial operations while allowing flexibility around academic schedules.
Provide support for routine financial administrative functions, including data entry and records management.
Assist with invoice processing, tracking, and basic reconciliation.
Prepare and organize documentation for monthly Procard reconciliation
Maintain well-organized financial files and supporting documentation.
Respond to internal information requests and follow up as needed.
Perform general administrative support for the Undergraduate Education Operations team.
Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and confidentiality
Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing
Ability to perform basic administrative and financial support tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear, orderly records
Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment
Effective communication skills and professionalism when responding to internal requests.
Willingness to learn financial and administrative processes and systems
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
Ability to organize and maintain financial documents in a structured and timely manner
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond to internal inquiries professionally with their supervisor's guidance.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
$12.00 per hour.
Standard Office Environment
Up to 9 hours between M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Resume/CV
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 into 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.
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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.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
