SSB Student Assistant

Job Posting Title:

SSB Student Assistant

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Hiring Department:

University Unions

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

9

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

 Purpose

The SSB Information Desk Student Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for visitors to the Student Services Building (SSB), providing welcoming and professional customer service. This position supports daily information desk operations, assists with general building inquiries, and provides administrative and operational support to the SSB Building Management team. This position is open to Work Study and Non-Work Study.

Scheduling Availability: Seeking students who are available to work from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and/or 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at least three days per week. Applicants do not need to be available for both time slots but should have consistent availability for at least one.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with responsibilities of both the SSB Information Desk and SSB Building Management Office
• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous and helpful manner
• Direct patients and visitors to certain offices, departments, or events inside SSB
• Be familiar with the building’s hours and department locations (including UA9 building next door)
• Be familiar with daily building event calendar in order to direct people to meeting rooms
• Direct visitors to UA9 Building (next door)
• Assist with managing SSB’s Lost and Found
• Maintain inventory of desk supplies
• Answer incoming telephone lines and direct calls to the appropriate party
• Work on special projects such as building events, building remodeling, arranging group meetings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Manager or Building Attendant

Requirements:

• Must be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin and meet the University's student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six (6) semester credit hours, unless otherwise eligible under University policy.

• Required availability 8am-10am at least three days per week and/or 6pm-8pm at least 3 days pers week. 

• Flexibility in scheduling is required, as coverage may occasionally be needed for early, late, or weekend shifts.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and accuracy in a work environment
• Experience working both as a collaborative team member and independently.
• Ability to follow instructions and execute tasks
• Professionalism and ability to communicate with sensitivity and discretion. 

 Hourly Rate: $10.00 per hour

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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:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.