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Job Posting Title:
Graduate Career Consultant-Office Of Career & Life Design
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Hiring Department:
Graduate School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 03, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Selection is made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a 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 through conversation with supervisor. This position will end May 15, 2027. The Graduate Career Consultant will need to be available during the working office hours of the Office of Career & Life Design.
Purpose
The Office of Career & Life Design (OCLD) supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in exploring and pursuing careers across academia, industry, nonprofit, and government. Graduate Career Consultants are embedded partners in the work of the office that contribute meaningfully to career education, employer and community engagement, communications, assessment, and more.
Responsibilities
Workshop & Program Support
Support the planning, facilitation, and follow-up for career programming, workshops, and events. Contribute to the design and improvement of program materials and help ensure a positive experience for graduate student and postdoc participants.
• Plan and prepare for workshops and events, coordinating logistics, materials, and communications in advance.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate workshops, panels, and programming offered by the office.
• Follow up after programs by collecting feedback, updating resources, and supporting continuous improvement.
Outreach & Engagement
Connect with graduate students, postdocs, campus partners, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote programs, build relationships, and support awareness of OCLD resources and services.
• Promote programs and resources to graduate students and postdocs through various communication channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders relevant to the project area.
• Support community-building efforts that increase awareness of and access to OCLD services.
Resource Development
Create and maintain career resources, guides, and online content that support graduate students and postdocs across disciplines and career paths.
• Develop written guides, handouts, and other materials related to career exploration, job search strategy, and professional development.
• Create and update digital content for the OCLD website, online platforms, and other channels.
• Review and refresh existing resources to ensure content is current, accurate, and relevant.
Team Collaboration
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive office culture by engaging actively with the OCLD team.
• Attend regular team meetings and communicate proactively with supervisor and colleagues.
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, events, and professional development opportunities as available.
• Support a positive and inclusive team environment that reflects the values of the Office of Career & Life Design.
Project Areas
Graduate Career Consultants contribute to one or more project areas based on office needs and individual skills and interests. You will have the opportunity to indicate the areas you are interested in when responding to application questions.
Current project areas on the team include:
• Career Education: career exploration, job search strategy, peer coaching, and workshop facilitation
• Teaching & Academic Development: teaching preparation, academic job search, and research communication
• Employer & Industry Integration: alumni and employer outreach, industry research, and community partnerships
• Assessment & Evaluation: survey design, data analysis, and program impact reporting
• Communications & Community Engagement: social media, newsletters, content creation, and marketing
• Event Planning & Community Building: event logistics, coordination, and community programming
Required Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to attend regular team meetings and engage with in-person events as needed
• This position is specifically for graduate students only
Preferred Qualifications (may vary based on project needs)
• Experience in your area(s) of interest (see above)
• Familiarity with career development, higher education, or student services
• Experience with tools such as Canvas, Qualtrics, Power BI, Tableau, Canva, or similar platforms
• Background or interest in STEM, social sciences, humanities, or professional fields
• Experience with content creation, event planning, data analysis, or community outreach
Salary Range
$22 per hour at 10 hours per week
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Work Shift
To be determined through conversation with supervisor.
Required Materials
• Workday Application Questions
• 1-2 page resume
To apply, submit your application through Workday. You will be asked to complete a short set of application questions and upload a PDF of your current resume. Please avoid using generative AI to respond to the short answer questions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants must respond to all Workday questions and upload their resume to be considered for the role. Candidates will only be contacted if they are invited to interview.
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_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.