LRI Student Associate (Work-Study Position ONLY)
Hiring Department: Latino Research Institute
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes:
For Work-Study students only.
Purpose:
The Student Associate position in the Latino Research Institute (LRI) provides vital office support to faculty, staff and students.
Responsibilities:
- Support general front desk and office operations tasks by offering an elevated level of customer service and hospitality to visitors and staff.
- Assist with on-campus event planning, logistics and meeting coordination including material prep and room set/reset.
- Office mail distribution/delivery and shipping requests as appropriate.
- Assist with inventory and office supplies maintenance.
- Upkeep office to ensure all areas are presentable.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
- Must have a Federal Work Study Award for the Academic Year.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to collect, manage, and analyze data using Excel.
- Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
- Punctual and able to communicate changes to work schedule in advance.
Salary Range:
$17/hr.
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment.
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information.
- Letter of interest