Student Associate Job Description

Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office

Description

The Student Associate will be part of the administrative “frontline” team for the Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office.  They will:

·         Provide accurate information both in person and over the phone to economics students, faculty, and staff regarding university and college policies and procedures as well as specific requirements relating to the economics degree plans and programs.

·         Provide basic degree information to prospective economics majors.

·         Work closely with the Student Development Specialist along with all advising staff members to assist students efficiently and complete projects as needed.  Projects can include making copies, assembling folders, inputting data, performing other administrative tasks, etc.

·         Make appropriate referrals to campus offices and resources as needed

·         Follow Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines to correctly handle confidential information.

·         Create a welcoming environment for everyone who visits the advising office.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

·         Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at UT with a graduation date later than spring 2014.  Liberal Arts major preferred.  Economics majors will not be considered.

·         Have customer service experience, particularly in fast-paced environment.

·         Have good communication and organization skills and be detail-oriented.

·         Be able to work the hours specified.  Preferred work hours will be between 10:00am-3:00am averaging 12-15 hours/week.  During peak times, such as the first 12 class days and registration periods, the Student Associate may work up to 20 hours per week.

Start date: January 7^th

Apply

Apply no later than Friday, December 14^th by 5:00pm.  Email or fax a cover letter, resume, and two references using the contact information below.   Interviews will be scheduled between December 12^th and 18^th.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Jill Lawler

Student Development Specialist I

Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office

BRB 1.114
p (512) 471-2973  f (512) 471-3510
jill.lawler@austin.utexas.edu

Goldman Sachs contacted our office – they would really like more Liberal Arts applicants for this summer position.

Application deadline is Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST: goldmansachs.com/careers

POSITION: Library Page (Student Assistant), $7.26.

LOCATION:  The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Sid Richardson Hall 2.106

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin is a special collections library, archive, and museum that facilitates research and sponsors programs on the historical development of the United States. The Center supports research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.

DESCRIPTION: Student assistants needed for work in a closed stacks, secure library and archives environment. Duties include retrieving and shelving materials in a wide variety of formats; circulation of materials stored offsite; maintaining vertical files articles; filing; data entry; special archival and library projects and other duties as assigned. Hours vary between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 to 2:00 on occasional Saturdays in the Spring semester

Required: Current UT student status.  Enrolled for at least 6 credit hours for the upcoming Fall semester. Reliability. Appropriate dress. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to climb multiple flights of stairs; to work well under supervision and with others. Ability to use good judgment and follow through independently within the boundaries of one’s own authority.

Preferred: Experience shelving books cataloged in Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classifications, Knowledge of Texas and United States History.  Public service experience in special collections library, research center or archive.

Special instructions: Applicants should submit a completed UT job application to the Information Desk at the Briscoe

Applicants must also turn in a copy of their class schedule.  The Information Desk is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.

The student application can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/forms/student_nonbenefits_eligible_emp_app.pdf

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.

This position was sent to us by LAHer/Humanities major Alexandra Young, who graduated in May 2012.  She currently works with PBS in Virginia and there are two Program Associate positions opening up. She encourages anyone graduating in December to apply!  Read about the position and submit your application here.