Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Texas

Job Posting Title:
Student Organizations Graduate Assistant
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Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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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:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
PURPOSE
The Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations is a 20 hour a week position that supports the operations of the Student Organizations Team within the Office of the Dean of Students. This role provides broad assistance across unit functions such as student staff supervision, event support, managing student organization resources, space reservations, and general office operations. The GA works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and internal teams to ensure effective services, adherence to institutional policies, and a positive, engaging student organization experience.
This position includes undergraduate student supervision, administrative coordination, and project-based work that contributes to the overall success of student organizations.

• Hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled evening and weekend hours
• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (August - May)
• Hands-on work in student personnel field, providing excellent work experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and support undergraduate student staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and communication.
• Support student organizations with event planning, space reservations, policy guidance, and general questions.
• Assist with office operations, including managing student organization resources such as locker and office reservations, Hornslink application review, upkeep of the Art Center, poster printing, support room reservations process, and other daily administrative and customer service-related tasks.
• Help coordinate and support programs and special events with the Student Organizations team.
• Participate in special projects, committees, and other assigned tasks within Student Organizations and the Office of the Dean of Students.

CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES RELATED TO THIS POSTION
Career and Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one's career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships. Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with people inside and outside of your organization. Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. Professionalism: Understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours). Preference will be given to Master's and Ph.D. students in the College of Education's Program in Higher Education Leadership or other Master's students with experience working with sororities and/or fraternities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest and knowledge in the development of services and programs that support registered student organizations, individual student leaders, and campus involvement.
• Ability to utilize concepts of student development in program planning, coaching, and administrative duties

• A commitment to creating an environment where connection for students is considered.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities and proven organizational skills
• Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities

SALARY
$19.33 Hr.
Work Shift
20 Hours Week
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
HIRING PROCESS
If you are a potential graduate/doctoral student in higher education, please participate in the graduate assistant selection process organized by the College of Education.
All other candidates please submit résumé and cover letter to:
Cat Schlichting, Assistant Director
Student Organizations, Office of the Dean of Students
Catherine.schlichting@austin.utexas.edu
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.