Student Organizations Student Associate Fall 2026

Student Organizations Student Associate Fall 2026

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 20, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Description

This position is part of the Student Organizations unit within the Office of the Dean of Students.

The Student Associate will serve as a primary point of contact for student organizations, providing accurate information and answering questions about Student Organizations services and resources. Based in the Student Organization Center (SOC), this hands-on, student-facing role supports student organizations through workshops, peer coaching and daily operations. Communication will take place in person, over email and by phone with members of the Longhorn community.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Student Organization Center (SOC) and the Art Center by managing room reservations, scheduling meetings and coordinating resources for student organizations, while serving as a primary point of contact and providing clear, accurate information about SOC services, policies and procedures through in-person, email and phone communication.

Provide guidance to registered and sponsored student organizations by interpreting institutional policies, procedures and available campus resources.

Support Longhorn Orientation by assisting with Student Organizations initiatives.

Facilitate workshops and panel discussions, provide feedback to participants and support student leader development in areas such as officer transitions, organization management and sustainability.

Serve as a peer coach to student organizations by facilitating consultations, providing guidance on leadership development, relaying relevant University policies and supporting organizational growth and team dynamics.

Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry and maintaining up-to-date records.

Assist with student organization registration processes.

Support student organizations in achieving their organizational goals.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student

Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.30 or above and be in good disciplinary standing with the University

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

A commitment to creating an environment that is connected

Preferred Qualifications

Hourly Pay Rate: $11.10

Working Conditions

Frequent: Sitting, standing, bending, squatting, walking, talking, listening, viewing, manual dexterity, repetitive motion on computer

Occasional: lifting and carrying, setting up events

Work Shift: Appointment: August 2026 - December 2026, opportunity for renewal

Hours: 10-19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.10

Scheduling: Hours will be scheduled according to the Student Organization Center's operating hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

o In addition to scheduled shifts during business hours, students should expect to work evening hours (typically between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) on an occasional basis to support workshops, events and student organization activities held outside of the standard schedule.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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