BDP Graduate Assistant

University of Texas; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a BDP Graduate Assistant to support the Office of Strategic Academic Initiatives. The role involves scoring student essays, delivering information sessions, and assisting with outreach, data organization, and website updates.

Duties include maintaining student confidentiality and collaborating with the team on multiple projects. Position is 20 hours per week, hybrid schedule possible, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026 and continuation

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related graduate degree (e.g., Educational Psychology, Government, Higher Education Administration, Public Affairs, Social Work).
• Experience working with students in an academic environment.
• Experience reviewing and providing feedback on student writing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with student records and information.

Responsibilities

• Provide written and verbal feedback on student essays
• Score student essays using a rubric
• Deliver information sessions for prospective students
• Assist with outreach and recruitment
• Assist in preparing surveys and in organizing data
• Assist with updates and edits to the BDP website
• Other projects, as needed

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Public speaking

Confidentiality

Student engagement

Education

Graduate degree in related field

Job description

BDP Graduate Assistant

Hiring Department: Office of Strategic Academic Initiatives

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Sep 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Responsibilities

• Provide written and verbal feedback on student essays


• Score student essays using a rubric


• Deliver information sessions for prospective students


• Assist with outreach and recruitment


• Assist in preparing surveys and in organizing data


• Assist with updates and edits to the BDP website


• Other projects, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related graduate degree (examples of related graduate degrees include, but are not limited to, Educational Psychology, Government, Higher Education Administration, Public Affairs, and Social Work)


• Experience working with students in an academic environment


• Experience reviewing and providing feedback on student writing


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Experience with public speaking


• Ability to maintain confidentiality with student records and information


• Meet enrollment requirements as a UT student in good standing (Summer: must be enrolled for at least one three-hour course during any summer session; Fall and Spring: must be enrolled for at least nine semester hours of coursework)


• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in experiential and/or interdisciplinary learning preferred


• Some knowledge of academic advising, counseling skills, and/or student development theory preferred

Salary Range $20.00 per hour

Work to be performed in typical office environment . Office Location: CRB 23 (Carothers Dorm, ground floor) 20 hours per week, hybrid schedule is possible Continuation into Spring semester preferred

Required Materials

• Resume/CV


• Letter of Interest


• Names and Contact Information for two references

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.

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]

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) and other reporting obligations. 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.

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