FY25/26 Terry Scholars and Student Outreach Support

Job Posting Title:

FY25/26 Terry Scholars and Student Outreach Support

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (Jan – May)
• Hands-on work in student affairs field, providing excellent work experience
• Hands-on work in scholarship program management, student advising & case management.

STUDENT LEARNING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITON

• Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement – Gain an understanding and appreciation for individual differences, and develop a sense of global citizenship. Intrapersonal/Interpersonal Development – Be able to articulate your personal talents, skills, values and act with integrity while managing conflict and working collaboratively with teams.
• Personal and Professional Competence – Learn to communicate effectively, pursue goals and maintain wellbeing.
• 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.

Purpose

This is a dual position serving two units within the Office of the Dean of Students. Half of the allotted work time will be dedicated to support the Terry Scholars program and the other half will be dedicated to Student Outreach and Support.

Terry Scholars Program: This portion of this role would include advising and mentoring students participating in the Terry Scholars Program at UT Austin, hosting and participating in events on and off-campus and assisting with a scholarship program which is based on leadership, service, need, and merit.

Student Outreach Support (SOS): This portion of this role would have the student contributing and providing case management, and crisis services for undergraduate and graduate students to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to student emergencies, critical incidents on campus, student success, and retention. The GA will address academic, financial, residential, student development, mental health, wellness, safety, and behavioral issues with students in need.

Responsibilities

Terry Program

• Co-manage the Terry Scholars Program of about 200 students.
• Mentor and support Terry Scholars through 1:1 check-ins; tracking consultation information.
• Co-advise the Terry Scholars Student Association (TSSA); holding regular meetings with the executive board and offering assistance as needed.
• Partner with University Housing and Dining staff to support the Terry Scholars Living Learning Community.
• Attend required Terry Scholar events, meetings, and trainings.
• Collaborate with various campus partners to facilitate events and learning opportunities for Terry Scholars.
• Provide guidance to students experiencing crisis situations; including financial, personal, academic.
• Marginal/Incidental functions - Other related functions as assigned.

SOS Program

• Facilitate case management for various student emergencies including financial concerns, hospitalizations, and general mental health.
• Provide comprehensive referral services to students for on campus and community services.
• Assist in the support of student victims and survivors of crimes, abuse, theft, assaults or other types of safety concerns.
• Assist with department and student outreach to enhance partnerships within the University.
• Work 1:1 with students through walk-in appointments and incoming calls or emails.
• Manage and update case records and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Only considering currently enrolled full-time graduate students (master’s preferred) in Social Work, Educational Leadership & Policy, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Communications, Business, or other related field
• Demonstrate an understanding of crisis management, mental health, and student resources.
• Experience working with sensitive student populations.
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and uphold privacy and confidentiality of student records.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience partnering with student organizations
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience and comfort with public speaking
• 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.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary
$19.33 per hour

Work Shift

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible hours to be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m, Monday through Friday
• In-Person work requirement

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 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

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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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.