Graduate Assistant - UT SSW Office of Development & Constituent Relations

Job Posting Title:

Graduate Assistant - UT SSW Office of Development & Constituent Relations

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Hiring Department:

School of Social Work

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Development & Constituent Relations at the UT Social Work seeks a UT student, with priority given to UT Social Work Students, to help with donor relations, events, database updates, and general office tasks. 

About UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.

UT Social Work is ranked among the top 10 programs of social work education in the country, values high-level scholarship, innovative teaching and commitment to service. Our mission is to promote social and economic justice, alleviate critical social problems and enhance human well-being.

Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values , leadership and strategic plan .

Student employee benefits:

As a student employee of the university, you may be eligible for certain kinds of benefits. The charts on this page outline some of the benefits that may be available to you, depending on your student job title. Additional eligibility requirements, such as those explained in the notes to the charts, may apply.

Purpose

The Graduate Assistant will support the UT School of Social Work Development & Constituent Relations team with administrative tasks, donor communications, and event coordination. This role offers hands-on experience in fundraising, donor relations, and university operations while building key professional skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties.
• General office work including updating UT databases and assisting with expense reports.
• Assisting with thank-you letters to donors.
• Assisting with planning and executing in-person events sponsored by the UT SSW Development team.  Ability to lift approximately 20-25 lbs. on occasion. 
• Position may include providing support with graphic design.
• Work will be completed primarily in-office, with occasional flexibility around virtual work.  

Career Competencies Gained:

• Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to persons inside and outside of the organization
• Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems
• Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management.
• Gain experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, donor relations and event planning.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled graduate student at UT Austin
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong professional communication, administrative and customer service skills
• Experience with providing event and workshop support
• Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel, etc
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Office experience, and graphic design experience using Office Suite apps and Canva a plus.
• Has a customer service-oriented attitude and is committed to displaying a positive attitude towards co-workers and donors.
• Able to work independently and take initiative in learning policies/procedures and completing tasks
• Experience/interest in working in a university setting is very helpful but not required

Salary Range

$21.49 hourly/10-20 hours per week

** (if working less than 20 hours per week, the role will not be benefits eligible)

Working Conditions/Work Shift

• Standard office environment and conditions.
• This position is located in Austin, Texas.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required during special events.

Required Materials

• Resume
• 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.

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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.