Student Associate

Job Details

Title:Student Associate

Department: Office of Governmental Relations

Organization Name:The University of Texas System Administration

Location:Downtown Austin System Complex – CTJ Hall

No. of Openings: 1

Hours per Week: Maximum of 19 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $10.00

Earliest Start Date:01/02/2016

Anticipated End Date: 08/31/2016

Benefits Eligible: No
Semester Credit: No
Application Deadline: None, posted until filled
Work Schedule Options: Tuesday/Thursday Shift from 8 am – Noon

About U.T. System

Established by the Texas Constitution in 1876, The University of Texas System consists of fourteen institutions. The University of Texas System Administration (based in Austin, Texas and found on the web at is one of the nation’s largest systems of higher education.

About The Department

The University of Texas System - Office of Governmental Relations (OGR) supports The University of Texas System and the Board of Regents in the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and service by enhancing public and governmental support necessary to the operations of the nine academic institutions, six health institutions and system administration.

Position Description

The Student Associate will work with U. T. System Governmental Relations staff to provide entry level clerical support to all departmental staff. Duties will include:

  • Monitoring and reporting on legislative committee hearings
  • Performing online legislative based research
  • Performing research based projects
  • Answering and routing incoming phone calls
  • Data entry and records entry
  • Copying documents and files maintenance
  • Operating office machines and equipment
  • Transporting System staff to and from the System complex in a 10 passenger van/Suburban
  • Performing pickups and deliveries to and from the System complex
  • Perform general office duties as needed

Qualifications

Interested students should meet the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university field of study related to government, public administration, policy development, or related field;
  • Able to utilize the Windows Operating System including Word, Excel, and internet browsers;
  • Able to offer attention to detail and accuracy in work produced;
  • Able to work both cooperatively in a team environment and efficiently in an unsupervised environment;
  • Able to commit to a work schedule of a maximum of 19 hours per week for the time period specified and;
  • Posses a valid Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. A three year driving record check will be conducted on the selected applicant.

More Information

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

How to Apply

Send one email to ith the following, as specified:

  • Subject Line should read as follows:

OGR Student Associate –Spring 2017 Semester– First Name Last Name

  • Attach in Word or PDFthe following File Attachments:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 Referenceswith contact information