Graduate Development Program Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Graduate Research Associate-Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
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Hiring Department:
Graduate School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
May 18, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of on-line applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing security background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full- time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Work schedule will be determined by discussion with supervisor.
Purpose
The mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training at the university through coordinated programming and services.
Responsibilities

• Assist with research, development, and evaluation of a leadership development program for postdoctoral scholars
• Collaborate in the development and presentation of resources around leadership development and assist with other related research, evaluation, and assessment activities on an as-needed basis
• Collaborate with Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to create an application for the program, review and select participants, and schedule and deliver the program
• Research and develop Canvas course content for asynchronous delivery of web resources and materials to support the leadership development program
• Use appropriate data collection processes to maintain and update program files and notes
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate strategies and tools

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral student (PhD, EdD) - 2nd year or higher
• Detail-oriented and methodical in the completion of tasks
• Diligent, reliable, and able to operate under strict deadlines
• Independently motivated
• Able to collaborate effectively with others
• An effective communicator with strong written and oral communication skills
• Willing and eager to learn
• Registered for 3 hours during any summer session, and 9 hours during the long semesters

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of leadership development and management best practices
• Current or previous research related to leadership and management practices
• Experience developing modules in Canvas
• Strong quantitative/qualitative analysis background; experience conducting literature reviews
• Demonstrable professional, clear, and concise communication skills
• A history of task ownership and accountability

Salary Range
The position offers a salary of $2,166 per month with TRB and benefits. Reappointment for additional semesters will be based on performance and requirements of the office. Must be available for some in-person work (i.e., reside in the Austin area).
Working Conditions

• Use of manual dexterity.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift
This is a 20-hour per week position. The schedule is flexible, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm. In-person attendance may be required at Office of Postdoctoral Affairs events/workshops/symposia, unless otherwise excused.
Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Applicants may use AI tools for brainstorming or proofreading, but applications that are directly copied and pasted from AI-written content will not be considered

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:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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.
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.
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.