Job Posting Title:

Moody Equipment Checkout - Student Assistant, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

9

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jan 05, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Job Details:

• Support daily operations by assisting patrons, managing front-desk tasks, and handling equipment checkouts and returns. Help prepare, organize, and maintain equipment and storage areas, ensuring items are clean, functional, and properly documented. Perform basic inventory tasks, labeling, and record-keeping. Contribute to general upkeep, special projects, and routine opening/closing procedures as directed by full-time staff.

General Notes:

• The Equipment Checkout team at Moody College plays a vital role in supporting students, faculty, and staff by managing the reservation, preparation, and return of media production equipment. We ensure users have access to reliable, well-maintained equipment and a smooth checkout experience, enabling successful academic and creative work.

Purpose:

• To assist in maintaining daily functions in Moody College Equipment Checkout

Open to:

• Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and Work-Study Students

Responsibilities:

• Provide front-desk support, including greeting, answering calls, and assisting with general inquiries.

• Preparing and staging equipment reservations for pickup and supporting patrons.

• Check in returned equipment by verifying contents, cleanliness, and basic functionality.

• Accurately document checkouts and returns, following established procedures and workflows.

• Maintain clean, organized equipment storage areas and return items to proper locations.

• Help perform daily opening and closing tasks.

• Assist with inventory counts and submitting equipment problem tickets as needed.

• Support general operational needs and completing projects assigned by full-time staff.

Relevant Skills:

• Customer Service

• Organizational Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Inventory Management

• Communication Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-Solving

• Punctuality

• Technical Knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• Current student at UT Austin

• Plus, any other required qualifications (such as Work Study)

• This job requires US work authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio, and/or grip equipment preferred but not required.

Salary Range:

• Set pay rate $12.50/hr

Working Conditions:

• Standard office conditions in a shared space.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures and weather conditions while working in the main equipment area with overhead door open.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.

• Occasionally lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Career Competencies:

• Customer Service Management

• Photography & Video Equipment Operation

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving

• Business Ethics

• Knowledge of Organization

• Office Administration

• Microsoft Office

Required Materials:

• Resume

• Class Schedule

• Work Study Award Letter (if applicable)

Work-Study Job Information:

• Supervisor: Alireza Ghoreishi

• Work Address: 2504 Whitis Avenue, Austin, Texas 78712

• Work Schedules: 8 AM - 11 AM | 11 AM - 2 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM

If you have any questions concerning the postion, please contact the Moody Equipment Checkout Email: moody-checkout@austin.utexas.edu

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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.