Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Texas

Job Posting Title:
Career Readiness Programming Graduate Student Assistant
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Hiring Department:
Longhorn TIES
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Jun 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
This position is open to all students, those with a work-study award and those that do not have a work-study award.
Work Study Job Information

• Supervisor: Ashley Richardson Minnitt
• Location: Student Services Building (100 W Dean Keeton St., Austin, TX 78712) SSB 3.286
• Pay $19.00 per hour

General Notes
Longhorn TIES (Transition, Illuminate, Empower, Succeed) seeks to enhance the student experience for those who identify as neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, etc.) through self-advocacy, connections and training. Longhorn TIES encompasses TIESplus and drop-in neurodivergent student support services, NDatUT campus wide programming and events, presentations, trainings and more. Learn more about Longhorn TIES services here: https://longhornties.utexas.edu/
Purpose
The Career Readiness Programming Graduate Student Assistant will support the development and execution of career readiness initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students engaged with Longhorn TIES. This role will provide individualized skill development support and contribute to the planning and implementation of campus-wide programs and events designed to enhance career preparedness for neurodivergent students. This position is for one academic year, from August 2026 to April/ May 2027, with the possibility of extending.
Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of career readiness programs and events, including identifying professional development topics, fostering campus partnerships, and leading communication and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with campus career centers and other internal and external entities to develop programs and events designed to support neurodivergent individuals and open to all.
• Assist with event set up and break down, student engagement at programs and campus and community outreach and promotion of workshops.
• Assist the Longhorn TIES team in providing drop-in coaching support to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as neurodivergent. Coaching support will focus on professional development support.
• Identify learning outcomes for all events and programs; create evaluation tools to measure workshop attendance and success.
• Act as an ambassador for neurodivergence-related programming and initiatives at UT Austin through resource sharing, tabling, campus presentations and more.
• Complete and submit all required documentation within requested timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with programs and departments within the Health and Well-Being portfolio within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Support compliance with university, departmental and programmatic policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support.

Learning Outcomes
Through this position, the Graduate Student Assistant will have opportunities to develop professional competencies in student affairs, higher education and disability, including:

• Program planning, implementation, and evaluation of neurodiversity initiatives.
• Communication and outreach strategies to engage student populations.
• Leadership and supervision skills through collaboration with student staff and student leaders.
• Assessment and evaluation methods to inform program improvement and student engagement strategies.
• Application of university policies and procedures related to student programs, space use, student safety, and risk management.
• Professional skills in collaboration, project management, and student support within a higher education environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current enrollment in a Master's program at UT Austin.
• Demonstrated interest in supporting students who identify as neurodivergent or disabled and enhancing student success.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent programs professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including comfort facilitating individual discussions and presenting to groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with undergraduate students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with career readiness programming and student engagement initiatives.
• Experience delivering professional development or skill-building workshops.
• Graduate study in social work, higher education, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field preferred.

Salary
$19.00 per hour
Work Shift/Conditions

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Work schedule is flexible depending on course schedule/availability. Evening work for event support may be required at times
• Typical office environment
• This position will be hybrid at the SSB

Required Materials

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• 1-2 work references (recommended, but not required)
• If you have a work study award, you will need to include a screenshot of your My Financial page showing your Work Study Award. Make sure your EID and the date/year of the award is visible.

Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp
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.