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The University Unions provides job opportunities for 60 full-time and 150 part-time student positions.
In addition, a significant number of full- and part-time positions are available through food service vendors who have contracted with the Unions to provide services to the campus community.
Student Employment with University Unions
University Unions provides job opportunities and training for student employees in customer service, retail, food service, clerical, and technical positions. We hire throughout the year but fill most openings in the weeks before the beginning of each semester.
Most part-time positions at University Unions require student status and the student to be enrolled in at least six hours of class credit per term. Employment is contingent on a cleared background check and completion of required onboarding documents.
University Unions at The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you have questions about student employment with University Unions, please contact studentemploymentunions@utexas.edu.
Hiring Now for Summer 2026! Open Student Positions
Title: Cactus Cafe Bartender
Starting rate: $10.00/hour (plus tips)
Location: Cactus (Texas Union)
Start: Immediately
To apply, send your resume to cactuscafe@utexas.edu.
Title: A/V Student Assistant
Starting rate: $12.00/hour
Location: Texas Union (UNB)
Start: April 20, 2026
Application link coming soon.
Title: A/V Student Board Operator
Starting rate: $15.00/hour
Location: Texas Union (UNB)
Start: April 20, 2026
Application link coming soon.
Title: A/V Technician
Starting rate: $15.00/hour
Location: Hogg Memorial Auditorium (HMA)
Start: April 20, 2026
Application link coming soon.
Title: Business Services Assistant/Cash Operations
Starting rate: $12.00/hour
Location: Texas Union (UNB)
Start: May 4, 2026
To apply, send your resume to bveail@austin.utexas.edu.
Title: Student Assistant
Starting rate: $10.00/hour
Location: Student Services Building (SSB)
Start: May 4, 2026
Application link coming soon.
Title: Student Facility Manager
Starting rate: $13.00/hour
Location: William C. Powers Student Activity Center (WCP)
Start: June 1, 2026
To apply, send your resume to WCPhelp@utexas.edu.
Title: Underground Cashier
Starting rate: $10.00/hour
Location: Union Underground (UNB)
Start: May 11, 2026
To apply, send your resume to underground@utexas.edu.
Title: Underground Supervisor
Starting rate: $11.34/hour
Location: Union Underground (UNB)
Start: May 11, 2026
To apply, send your resume to underground@utexas.edu.
Title: Communications and Marketing Student
Starting rate: $12.00/hour
Location: Texas Union (UNB)
Start: May 4, 2026
To apply, send your resume to marketing@universityunions.utexas.edu.
Full-time Employment with University Unions
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