Temporary Student Affairs Administrative Associate, School of Information

Job Posting

Title:

Temporary Student Affairs Administrative Associate, School of Information

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- Hiring Department:

School of Information

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2026

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- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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- Job Details:

General Notes

This is a temporary, fixed term position ending on 6/30/2026.

The School of Information (iSchool) is a premier research and education program for the 21st century field of information. We are changing the future by engaging the present and preserving the past. Research and teaching at the iSchool changes the ways that we interact with information and technology, changes how information can make the world a better and fairer place, and changes the ways we protect and preserve our collective memory.

The iSchool strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

* Retirement contributions

* Paid sick time

* Paid holidays

* Other services and perks

Purpose

Provide administrative support to the Student Affairs team at the School of Information.

Responsibilities

* Assist the MSIS Graduate Program Administrator with master's admissions, scholarship administration and post-admission activities, and end-of-semester support for international students.

* Provide general administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Education and Student Affairs, including managing her calendar. Provide scheduling support for the Assistant to the Dean upon request.

* Assist with event coordination.

* Assist the Students Affairs team and other offices at the School of Information with projects as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in an administrative role.

* Excellent organizational skills. Ability to self-start, learn quickly, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and follow through on tasks.

* Ability to work collaboratively with others and to contribute constructively to a team environment.

* Ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of and previous experience using Excel, Outlook, and Share Point

* Experience working in a university setting

Salary

$50,000

Working Conditions

* Typical office environment

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.

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- Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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- Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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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,…