Outreach Associate — Alumni Connections & Career Discovery

University of Texas; United States; Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Outreach Associate position in the Career Success department. This on-campus, part-time role involves contacting recent UT graduates from May 2025 to gather post-graduation career outcomes and share insights that help inform current students and fellow Longhorns.

You will verify alumni information, organize data, and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with the Career Resources team to support networking opportunities and

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using research tools such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to manage and maintain sensitive data with integrity.
• Networking abilities and comfort level engaging with diverse alumni.
• Effective time management to balance a 20-hour weekly schedule with studies.

Responsibilities

• Connect with May 2026 UT graduates via phone calls and social media to learn about their career journeys.
• Verify and update alumni information by navigating LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
• Organize and manage data while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

Communication

LinkedIn proficiency

Data handling

Networking

Time management

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Posting Title

Outreach Associate — Alumni Connections & Career Discovery

Hiring Department: Career Success

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Oct 14, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 20, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Exciting Opportunity for University of Texas Students! Outreach Associate — Alumni Connections & Career Discovery Celebrate the Adventures and Success of Texas Longhorns Are you enthusiastic about building connections and making a meaningful impact on the UT community? We’re searching for energetic students to join our outreach team as Outreach Associates! In this part-time role, you will be contacting recent UT graduates from May 2025 to find out their post-graduation career outcomes. The information you collect plays a crucial role in helping the university celebrate the adventures and successes of its graduates. Furthermore, by gathering and sharing these career insights, you empower your fellow Longhorns to make informed decisions about their own academic and professional paths, identify networking opportunities, and better understand the diverse trajectories available after graduation.

Position Details

Title: Outreach Associate

Employment: On Campus, Part-Time

Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with May 2026 UT graduates via phone calls and social media to learn about their career journeys.
• Verify and update alumni information by navigating LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
• Organize and manage data while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

What You’ll Gain

• Communication & Resilience: Develop valuable cold-calling and professional communication skills, building the resilience needed to thrive in the modern economy.
• Career Exploration: Learn firsthand what early careers after UT can look like by engaging with accomplished alumni from diverse backgrounds.
• Campus Connections: Connect deeply with the Career Resources on campus, expanding your own professional network while supporting the Longhorn community.
• Research & Data Proficiency: Master tools like LinkedIn to locate and confirm career information efficiently, and build experience in handling sensitive information with integrity.
• Team Operations & Collaboration Practices: Gain hands-on experience with how large teams operate in today’s economy - using project management systems, time-tracking tools, and modern business intelligence (BI) practices.

Why Join Us

• Earn $15.00 per hour while developing essential skills that will benefit you long after graduation.
• Be part of a team that makes a difference in the Longhorn community.
• Gain real-world experience that will jumpstart your career development.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using research tools such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to manage and maintain sensitive data with integrity.
• Networking abilities and comfort level engaging with diverse alumni.
• Effective time management to balance a part-time (20-hour) work schedule with studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cold-calling, canvassing, or outreach.
• Knowledge of the 12Twenty platform.
• Basic Excel Skills.
• Customer service experience.

Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Hybrid FAC / Primarily remote

Required Materials

Resume A document that includes your responses to the following prompts:

• Draft a brief (3-4 sentence) message you would send on LinkedIn to a recent UT graduate asking them to share their post-graduation career updates.
• Routine outreach and data entry can sometimes feel repetitive. In 2- 3 sentences, how do you keep yourself engaged and bring positive energy to a team during monotonous tasks?

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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 have to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to present 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). 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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