Graduate Assistant, Instructional Design

Job Posting Title:

Graduate Assistant, Instructional Design

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Hiring Department:

Career Success

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 22, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Purpose

Career Success is expanding training and support for students and campus partners through its enterprise resources, including 12twenty (UT Austin’s career management system) and related career development resources.  We are seeking a graduate assistant with background or interest in instructional design, digital learning, and training development to help design and develop learning materials.  This includes, but is not limited to, asynchronous learning modules, videos tutorials, synchronous virtual/in-person training sessions, materials/guides and toolkits to ensure consistent adoption and effective use of 12twenty and other enterprise resources.  The graduate assistant will work with the Associate Director to gather feedback and update resources to reflect evolving needs.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Career Excellence & Innovation and will work closely with colleagues across Career Success units and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training materials, user guides, and toolkits for 12twenty and enterprise career resources
• Create step-by-step tutorials and short video modules for students, campus stakeholders, and employers
• Collaborate with Career Success team members to identify training needs and translate them into accessible learning resources
• Support workshops, training sessions, and onboarding presentations for staff and students on 12twenty system use
• Maintain and update a centralized knowledge base to ensure accuracy and ease of access to training resources
• Collect feedback from stakeholders and revise instructional content
• Contribute to changes management and communication efforts, ensure that campus stakeholders, students and employers understand new features and processes

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest or experience in instructional design, training development, or educational technology
• Technological proficiency and comfort with building digital tools and training modules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail in developing instructional content
• Demonstrated initiative, punctuality, and follow-through skills, as well as an ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Applicants must be advanced degree candidates in good academic standing who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during Fall 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canvas, and Loom
• Experience with 12twenty, or other career management platforms
• Experience creating training videos, online tutorials, or interactive learning modules
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles and strategies for adult learners
• Experience working in higher education, career services, or student success initiatives
• Knowledge of learning management systems or content management platforms
• Experience working with teams on cross-functional initiatives

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Salary Range

$20.00/hour

Working Conditions

• Hybrid of on-campus and remote work

• Scheduled weekly hours may range from 10-19

• Position for Fall 2025, with continuation into Spring 2025, based on performance and needs

Required Materials

• Resume

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.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp

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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.