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About the Role

The Center for Electromechanics (CEM) is seeking a motivated part-time student to join its administrative team for the Fall 2026 semester. This role involves working at the front reception desk, providing valuable professional experience while supporting daily office operations, assisting visitors, and contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors by greeting guests, checking them in, and ensuring they are successfully connected with their CEM host.
• Receive, process, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries; coordinate courier services; and assist with directing facility, maintenance, and IT service personnel.
• Assist with scanning, organizing, and digitizing departmental records to support electronic recordkeeping.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and other office tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the front office while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and secure environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a University of Texas at Austin undergraduate student and registered for at least 12 credit hours during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and the Windows operating system.
• Familiarity with standard office equipment, including multifunction printers/copiers, scanners, telephones, and other office technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative, customer service, or office support role.
• Classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Interest in gaining experience in a collaborative engineering research setting.
• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)
• Windows operating system
• Standard office equipment operation
• Written and verbal communication
• Organizational abilities
• Attention to detail
• Independent work
• Task management
• Team collaboration
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Work Type

• Part-time
• Non-Exempt from FLSA

Experience Level

• Student Associate
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior

Education Level

• Undergraduate student

Salary/Compensations

• $15 - $18/hour

Benefits

• May choose to enroll in UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

About the Company

• The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.
• CEM is a secure applied research laboratory within the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).