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Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Temporary Data Entry Clerk

The University of Texas at AustinAUSTIN, TX
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Job Details

General Notes

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  • For more details, please see : https : / / hr.utexas.edu / prospective / benefits and https : / / hr.utexas.edu / current / services / my-total-rewards .

Purpose

Temporary Position (expected to term February 27, 2026) : Provide advanced data entry functions and other clerical operations of an office to support the UT Works' Lock and Key Module project. Responsibilities will include coding, inputting, and retrieving data from a computer.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, code, input and retrieve information using data entry functions. Enter data from Keying worksheets into Excel spreadsheets in preparation for transferring lock information into UT Works Key Module Program.
  • Evaluate and verify notes and reports for correctness and accuracy before entering information into Excel spreadsheets. Ensure accuracy and completeness of data that has been or is to be entered.
  • Maintain confidential records and files. Must understand that security and confidentiality of the information being dealt with is mandatory.
  • Confer with other department personnel as needed on data entry matters. Meet as a group and individually with other team members and supervisors.
  • Compose routine correspondence.
  • Represent Lock & Key Services on special projects.
  • Perform related duties as required.
  • May train new / less experienced employees.
  • Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio, and occasional overtime required, all to support organizational goals and objectives.

    • Required Qualifications

    High school graduation or GED. One year of experience in an office environment. One year of above-average experience with data entry with a high degree of accuracy. One years of intermediate experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent telephone and email etiquette. Current Class "C" Texas Operator Driver's License required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Associate Degree or higher in business administration or similar. More than three years of broad-based experience in an office environment. Two or more years of above-average experience with data entry with a high degree of accuracy. More than two years of experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with direct customer service.

    Driving Required

    This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

    Salary Range

    18.00 / hour

    Working Conditions

  • All weather conditions
  • Standard office
  • Keyboard
  • Manual dexterity
  • Climbing of stairs
  • Lifting and moving

    • Work Shift

  • 40 Hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 : 30 am-4 : 00 pm.
  • Occasional overtime work may be required per operational requirements.

    • 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 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.

    Employment Eligibility :

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

    Retirement Plan Eligibility :

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

    Background Checks :

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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