Natural Science Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Development Student Associate, College of Natural Sciences
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Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Development team is looking for a motivated student to support donor stewardship, database management, event logistics, and general administrative projects within the CNS Development Office.
The position is available for students who can work throughout the academic year (August - May), with the opportunity for continued employment through the summer. The start date is flexible, and the position is open for immediate hire.
Purpose
The Development Student Associate will provide support for the CNS Development Office. The CNS development team is dedicated to raising funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations in order to create scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, fund important research, and elevate the educational experience for students in Texas Science. Students in this role also have the opportunity to support donor events held in the evenings and on weekends, offering valuable exposure to networking with alumni and donors.
Responsibilities

• Donor stewardship and engagement support (acknowledgments, student letters, impact reports, donor outreach projects)
• Donor database maintenance, data entry, record management, tracking and reporting support
• Preparation of digital and printed stewardship materials and correspondence
• Event support, including pre-event, on-site and post-event logistical assistance
• Administrative and project support duties

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Current UT Austin student in good academic standing.
• Interest in philanthropy, donor relations or higher education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Reliable, professional and detail-oriented.

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

• Experience working in development/fundraising

Salary Range
$14.00 per hour
Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of computer equipment.

Work Shift

• Available to work three to five hour shifts.
• Shift times will be determined based on candidate availability - maximum 20 scheduled weekly hours.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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 make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.