Graduate Assistant – DMS Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Dell Med Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program in the Department of Neurology. The role involves coordinating project partners, tracking milestones, and guiding IRB processes, with supervision meetings twice weekly and Canvas workflow improvements.

Open to all applicants, this 20-hour-per-week position starts Feb 2, 2026 and runs until Aug 15, 2026, located at UT Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a UT Austin graduate student and able to meet all student worker eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HLA Track A management task.
• Coordinate outreach to prospective project partners and facilitate student-partner matching.
• Organise and participate in project kick-off and check-in meetings.
• Ensure progress toward project milestones and deliverables.
• Provide guidance on IRB processes when applicable.
• Meet with the HLA Coordinator twice weekly for supervision, planning, and program alignment.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline project workflows using the Canvas platform.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and financial tracking for project support requests.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Graduate Assistant - DMS Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program

Hiring Department: Department of Neurology

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Feb 02, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Graduate Assistant will advance the Dell Med Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program by supporting undergraduate student groups engaged in collaborative projects with faculty, staff, learners, alumni, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HLA Track A management task.
• Coordinate outreach to prospective project partners and facilitate student-partner matching.
• Organise and participate in project kick-off and check-in meetings.
• Ensure progress toward project milestones and deliverables.
• Provide guidance on IRB processes when applicable.
• Meet with the HLA Coordinator twice weekly for supervision, planning, and program alignment.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline project workflows using the Canvas platform.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and financial tracking for project support requests.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a UT Austin graduate student and able to meet all student worker eligibility requirements. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex academic or project-based workflows, facilitating partner engagement, and providing guidance on IRB processes, along with familiarity using Canvas or similar platforms to support program operations.

Salary Range

$21.00 Hourly

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Required Materials

Resume/CV Letter of interest

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.

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