About this opportunity
The University of Texas at Austin Students lists this Career Services Associate opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Services Associate
The Career Services Associate supports the event operations of Liberal Arts Career Services for the Department of Economics, with a primary focus on event logistics and coordination. This role offers hands-on experience in professional event execution within a university career development environment, spanning employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, featured speakers and panels, and student workshops and socials.
Responsibilities
Support event logistics including catering receiving and setup, room and technology setup and breakdown, and materials preparation
Serve as the day-of point of contact before and during events, directing students, alumni, and employers to appropriate spaces and troubleshooting last-minute logistics
Maintain and organize shared physical and digital resources such as signage, name badges, promotional materials, and event supply inventory
Research information about employers, industries, alumni, and other topics relevant to supporting the career development of Economics majors
Research and compile relevant events, jobs, and internship opportunities for posting on Canvas and 12twenty
Required Qualifications
Has accepted Federal Work-Study Award
Meet minimum enrollment requirements (6 course hours during the long semester)
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Dimensions of Organizations, or a related field
Available to work events primarily held Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30–7:30pm
Prior experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a customer-facing role
Familiarity with 12twenty or similar career management platforms
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in fast-paced event environments
Professional demeanor when engaging with students, alumni, employer partners, and university staff
Salary Range
$18.00/hour
Working Conditions
This position operates in a typical office environment with work extending into on-campus event spaces. Physical tasks include standing, lifting, and transporting materials during event setup and breakdown. Evening hours are required, primarily Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30–7:30pm.
Work Shift
Schedule varies based on event needs. Hours primarily fall Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30–7:30pm, though occasional Monday or Friday availability may be required.
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, 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.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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