Communications Graduate Assistant bei The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Job Posting Title:
Communications Graduate Assistant----
Hiring Department:
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Sep 01, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is accepting applications from graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin for one graduate assistant to work with the foundation’s Communications Unit. The position may be considered for renewal for the Spring 2026 semester.
Benefits
$18/ hour
20 hours/ week
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
The Hogg Foundation envisions a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and promote well-being. We support research and learning, practice and implementation, and policy initiatives to achieve this vision.
The Hogg Foundation Communications Unit is responsible for promoting the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health’s impact and offerings—through strategic and integrated communications—and advancing it as one of the country’s premier agents of change for mental health at the community level, particularly for marginalized populations.
Responsibilities
Specific assignments and responsibilities will be determined by the Communications Manager. Responsibilities may include one or more of the following:
Assisting with the scripting, recording, or editing of the foundation podcast.
Creating and/or editing video content.
Creating strong strategies for social media, utilizing new approaches or tools.
Taking and managing event photographs.
Website management: support the Communications team in making content updates to Hogg Foundation web properties using WordPress CMS.
Writing copy for the foundation blog.
Attend Hogg Foundation staff training, meetings, and events, as required
Providing general assistance to the Communications Team in support of the foundation’s communications initiatives.
Qualifications
Graduate student in the School of Information; School of Social Work; College of Liberal Arts; LBJ School of Public Affairs; Dell Medical School; McCombs School of Business; Moody College of Communications; or School of Design and Creative Technologies.
Must excel in at least two of the following areas:
Web development
Graphic design
Writing and editing
Audio editing and/or podcast production
Social media content and strategy
Marketing and promotion
Media relations/reporter outreach
Video production or editing
Data visualization or data analytics
Interest in mental health promotion.
Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.
Strong preference for candidates who are open to renewing the position in Spring 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a graduate student in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress towards a degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Enrollment requirements:
9+ semester hours in long semesters.
3 semester hours in summer.
Must provide certification showing they are in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress towards their degree. Use the form found at https://utexas.app.box.com/s/2aht8qq6quf5ouxfj5j104rz72g7p7k0.
Working Conditions
Typical office environment; repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; onsite at the LAC.
Work Shift
20 hours per week.
Onsite at LAC during normal hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm).
Required Materials
Resume/CV, including link to portfolio.
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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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