UT Outpost Graduate Assistant

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Graduate Assistant for UT Outpost in the Office of the Dean of Students. The role manages daily operations of the food pantry and career closet, supports outreach, and coordinates with satellite pantries and student volunteers.

Flexible hours within 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with some evenings or weekends. Responsibilities include donations, reporting, leadership supervision, and collaboration with communications for marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Graduate student status preferred.
• Experience partnering with student organizations.
• Strong organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Public speaking experience.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of student records.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to work independently.
• Willing to acquire a Texas driver’s license (preferred).
• Authorized to work in the United States; DACA eligible.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of UT Outpost food pantry and career closet to support students facing food insecurity and financial hardship.
• Facilitate donation drives with student organizations and campus partners to sustain resources.
• Co-supervise Student Leadership Board and manage schedules, trainings and development activities.
• Serve as liaison with UT Outpost Satellites; ensure stocking and reporting of information.
• Drive University vehicles for deliveries and pickups.
• Prepare monthly shopping reports and identify trends and concerns.
• Conduct data-informed outreach to students of concern and connect with resources.
• Recruit, train, and manage student volunteers for daily operations.
• Help with educational programs, events, and tours to inform the campus community.
• Collaborate with DOS Communications on website updates and marketing materials.
• Assist with training and assessment addressing food insecurity.

Skills

Food insecurity awareness

Student org partnerships

Organizational skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Privacy & confidentiality

Oral & written communication

Driver's license

Education

Graduate student status

Job description

Job Posting Title: UT Outpost Graduate Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Limited Duration Based on Business Need ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose UT Outpost is the campus food pantry and career closet; offering free groceries and free professional clothing to UT students experiencing food insecurity and/or financial hardship. This role is to serve as the UT Outpost Graduate Assistant in the Office of the Dean of Students, including managing the daily operations of UT Outpost – food pantry and career closet, assisting with the marketing and outreach of the program, collaborating with UT Outpost Satellite pantries, managing donation drives and supervising student leaders and volunteers.

Student Learning Associated With This Position Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement – Gain an understanding and appreciation for individual differences, and develop a sense of global citizenship. Business Management – Gain skills in managing day-to-day operations, inventory management, assessment, budgeting, and volunteer/staff coordination. Personal and Professional Competence – Learn to communicate effectively, pursue goals and maintain wellbeing. Food Safety – Learn how to manage food safety and maintain health code standards. Learning, Application, and Integration – Acquire, process, and connect information to make decisions. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Learn how to identify issues, reflect, and creatively develop solutions.

Flexible hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some pre-scheduled evening and potential weekend hours In-person work requirement Qualification for in-state tuition rates Comprehensive insurance benefits package (September – May) Hands-on work in student affairs field, providing excellent work experience Hands-on work in food insecurity, food safety management, inventory management, student leadership development and program management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of UT Outpost to address food insecurity and support students impacted by financial hardships.
• Facilitate donation drive processes with student organizations and campus/community partners to fulfill the mission of UT Outpost and sustainability of resources.
• Co-supervise Student Leadership Board of 5 student leaders by managing schedules, holding accountability, and leading team meetings, trainings and other development activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with UT Outpost Satellites; ensuring that they are stocked and are reporting proper information.
• Drive University vehicles for deliveries and pick-ups.
• Prepare and synthesize monthly shopping reports; compiling data and identifying shopping trends and students of concern.
• Conduct data-informed outreach to students of concern and offer additional community resources and support.
• Recruit, train, organize, and manage student volunteers to assist with daily operations.
• Help facilitate educational programs, events, and tours in collaboration with Student Leadership Board to inform the campus community about UT Outpost.
• Collaborate with the DOS Communications team on website updates, social media, and marketing materials.
• Assist with leading evidence-based training and assessment that addresses food insecurity and financial hardships in a college population.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate student (master’s level preferred) Demonstrate an understanding of food insecurity and financial related issues among college students Experience partnering with student organizations Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills Demonstrated leadership skills Experience and comfort with public speaking Ability to exercise a high level or discretion, and uphold privacy and confidentiality of student records Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment Has or is willing to acquire a Texas driver's license (preferred) Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a social security number and work authorization. Students with DACA are eligible. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Required Materials

• Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Salary Range $19.33 per hou

Working Conditions In-person work requirement Work Shift Flexible hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some pre-scheduled evening and potential weekend hours

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.

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) and the 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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