Graduate Assistant Volunteer and Service Learning chez University of Texas at Austin

General Notes

The Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, ensuring that every decision and action prioritizes their well-being and development. Join us in fostering a community that values excellence, inclusivity, and the holistic development of our students.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package

• Eligibility for "A" parking permit or parking garage permit (if available)

Purpose

The UT Austin Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support student service programming efforts. The graduate assistant will work on the Volunteerism and Service-Learning team, primarily supporting events, recognition, and resources programming. The Graduate Assistant will also support the Longhorn Volunteer Network, an initiative which will institutionalize the use of GivePulse on the UT campus and help students more easily access volunteer opportunities and report service hours. While exact duties are adjusted to fit the selected candidate's strengths and experience, this person will be working in partnership with a full-time staff member and a team of student assistants to ensure the successful implementation of all aspects of programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for VSL’s core programs, development efforts, and marketing initiatives, including event planning and coordination, creation of promotional materials and facilitation of recognition programs.
• Assist with the development, coordination and management of the Longhorn Volunteer Network.
• Learn and maintain the administrative functions of the GivePulse platform, and develop resources and guides to support students, staff and community partners in its use.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate student assistants by facilitating weekly team and individual meetings, providing feedback and evaluations and supporting student learning through project delegation.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for VSL programs and initiatives, which may include monitoring office communications, tracking project deadlines, reserving rooms, coordinating surveys or evaluations and assisting with team-building activities.
• Attend and participate in weekly VolunteerUT and VSL staff meetings, monthly Dean of Students GA Trainings and Dean of Students division-wide meetings as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Experience, either as a student leader or as professional, planning and implementing service events or other student-led programs.
• Professional demeanor.

• Excellent organization and time-management skills.

• Ability to work in a team-based structure, but carry out work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Must remain in good standing with the university as a Graduate student.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing large-scale student service programs and events.
• Nonprofit or community organizing experience, specifically in the area of outreach or client/constituent relations.

• College student advising experience.

• Bilingual.

Salary
$19.33 per hour

Work Shift

20 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with some evening and weekend hours required for student meetings and service events.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.