Employee of Contractor – Campus Computer Store (Student Sales Associate)

Job Posting Title:

Employee of Contractor – Campus Computer Store (Student Sales Associate)

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Hiring Department:

Enterprise Technology - Vice President and Office of CIO

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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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:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a part-time, onsite student position at the Campus Computer Store. Applicants must be located in Austin and available to begin work by August 15, 2025. Summer availability (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) is preferred but not required. Store operating hours during the academic year are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Purpose

Provide excellent customer service by assisting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees with technology purchases, order processing, and computer repair check-ins while supporting daily retail store operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with technology purchases, answer product questions, process sales transactions, and provide outstanding customer service.
• Operate the point-of-sale system, process orders, handle cash, and complete daily till reconciliation.
• Maintain the sales floor, complete required product training, wear required uniform and name tag, and ensure the store is clean and organized.
• Participate in campus marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or current enrollment in a college or university.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be located in Austin and available to begin work by August 15, 2025.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for technology and willingness to learn product knowledge.
• Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale system and accurately handle cash transactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• Availability to work during summer months (10:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Experience with technology products or computer hardware/software.
• Experience participating in marketing, promotional, or campus engagement events.

Pay

$12/hour

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an onsite retail environment within the Campus Computer Store. The position requires prolonged standing, walking, frequent interaction with customers, operating a computer and point-of-sale system, handling cash, and occasional lifting or moving of technology products and equipment. Employees may participate in outdoor campus tabling and promotional events.

Environmental Demands:

• Standard Office

Physical Tasks:

• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity 
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

Part-time schedule during store operating hours:

• Academic Year: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Summer (Preferred Availability): Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedules will vary based on business needs and employee availability.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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 or contingent worker, 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.

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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.