Graduate Assistant: Interdisciplinary Programs & Outreach

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

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.