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Job Posting Title:
Student Governance 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:
Limited Duration Based on Business Need
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
Student Governance Organizations (SGOs) in the Office of the Dean of Students advise and provide support to the University of Texas at Austin Student Government (SG), Graduate Student Assembly (GSA), and Senate of College Councils (SCC). Each organization has a specialized mission and purpose that serves as the voice for the student body. Each organization passes legislation and spearheads initiatives to enhance the student experience at The University of Texas at Austin. The SGO office assists and advises student representatives of each organization.
This position will assist the Associate Director and Financial Advisor with organization, operations, and special projects designed to enhance the student leader experience within Student Government and The Senate of College Councils.

• Typical hours to be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled weekend hours. Student meetings regularly occur outside usual business hours.
• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (September - May)
• Hands-on work in organizational design, operational planning, strategic communication, and leader development, providing excellent work experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the Student Governance Organizations Advisor with advising the Student Government and Senate with planning, organization, team management, budgeting, goal setting and individual and team coaching.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings associated with shared advising duties. Meetings will include Executive and Assembly representatives to discuss goals, initiatives, policy and implementation of programs.
• Create and maintain resources that support SGO area and organization operations, including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UT Box, Mazevo, Hornslink, UTlists, and Outlook Suite.
• Ensuring the Student Government and Senate's compliance with university rules and policies, governing documents, and SGO procedures as they relate to sponsored organizations.
• Assist with the coordination of area programs, initiatives, and events, to include First-Year and Campus-Wide Elections.
• Attend SGO area and Office of the Dean of Students meetings, programs, activities, and events when appropriate.
• Aid with special projects within the SGO area, the Dean of Students, and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Benchmarking collegiate student governance trends to identify best practices.
• Regularly meet with supervisor for strategic planning, ideation, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with administrative and general office duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours).

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion to work with college students and their organizational membership.
• Ability to utilize concepts of leader development and organizational design in program planning, advising, and administrative duties.
• Interest, knowledge, and experience working with a student government organization on a college campus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and proven organizational skills.
• Experience with Macintosh computer hardware and software, and the ability to learn applications quickly (i.e., Microsoft Office suite products).
• Other experience/skills as relevant to the specific position responsibilities
• Work closely with the University administration to facilitate connections and begin building relationships for the student organizations and their initiatives.

Salary
$19.33 per hour
Work Shift
Typical hours to be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled weekend hours. Student meetings regularly occur outside usual business hours.
Required Materials

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

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY
To apply for this position, submit your application through the Office of the Dean of Students Graduate Assistant Application Form. Email deanofstudents@austin.utexas.edu with any questions you have. The priority deadline is Friday, February 20 for first round review.
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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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.