Social Media Assistant (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

University of Texas at Austin; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's OnRamps program seeks a Social Media Assistant to support digital communications and marketing initiatives. Remote in the Austin area, 15 hours per week, with pay ranging from $12.00 to $14.50 per hour and start date immediately through December 31, 2026.

The role involves creating, scheduling and editing content across social platforms, assisting with newsletters and marketing collateral, and tracking performance metrics to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a similar related field
• Strong or developing knowledge of social media platforms and best practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with moderate independence
• Ability to collaborate within a group environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and produce content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines
• Monitors audience engagement and trending topics to identify high-performing content, and conduct data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports
• Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects
• Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators
• Administrative/project management tasks

Skills

Social media knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Posting Title

Social Media Assistant (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department

OnRamps

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Position Open To

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours

15

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date

Immediately

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Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details

Work-Study Job Information

• Ayden Castellanos- Supervisor

• Up to 15 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

• Remote in Austin area

• New OnRamps student employee pay is $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay is $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion + Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.50

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Several positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

General Notes

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

Purpose

The Digital Communications/Social Media Innovation Fellow works with the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This role may include developing, coordinating, scheduling, writing or editing content for a range of formats, including social media, email newsletters, marketing collateral, slide presentations and various online platforms used by OnRamps students and partners. This role also provides support with performance metrics, data tracking and analysis, and reviewing content for adherence to accessibility guidelines. Exercise your creativity and contribute to the OnRamps digital communications strategy while sharing our story with students, teachers and educational administrators across Texas. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and produce content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines

• Monitors audience engagement and trending topics to identify high-performing content, and conduct data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports

• Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects

• Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators

• Administrative/project management tasks

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a similar related field

• Strong or developing knowledge of social media platforms and best practices

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work with moderate independence

• Ability to collaborate within a group environment

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with a focus on marketing or communications

• Volunteer leadership experience in extracurricular activities

• Experience writing, editing, or producing content

• General knowledge of education on a national or state level

Salary

$12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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 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). 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.