BDP Graduate Assistant

University of Texas at Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a BDP Graduate Assistant on the UT Main Campus. The role supports Bridging Disciplines Programs by helping students become versatile thinkers who bring interdisciplinary perspectives to complex questions, with hands-on application of knowledge and reflection.

The position involves assisting with essays, outreach, data organization, and website updates in a collaborative academic setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a related graduate degree (examples include 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.
• Meet enrollment requirements as a UT student in good standing (Summer: at least one 3-hour course; Fall/Spring: at least nine semester hours).

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

Graduate studies

Student advising

Written feedback

Public speaking

Confidentiality

Enrollment requirements

Education

Related graduate degree

Job description

Job Posting Title:

BDP Graduate Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Office of Strategic Academic Initiatives

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Graduate Assistant will provide support to the Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDP) office. The BDPs support students in becoming versatile thinkers whoare able tobring the perspectives, tools, and skills ofmultiplesdisciplines to bear on complex issues and questions. The programs are designed to teach students disciplinary and interdisciplinary awareness, integrative thinking and hands-on application of knowledge and skills, and individual reflection and self-assessment. Students who successfully complete the program requirements earn a certificate upon graduation.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant willassistthe Bridging Disciplines Programs with the following projects and tasks:

• Provide written and verbal feedback on student essays

• Score student essays using a rubric

• Deliver information sessions for prospective students

• Assistwith outreach and recruitment

• Assistin preparing surveys and in organizing data

• Assistwith 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 tomaintainconfidentiality 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

Working Conditions

• 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.

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). 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.