Education Abroad Graduate Assistant

About this role

Job Posting Title: Education Abroad Graduate Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Texas Global ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Hiring for two positions. Individual must be available to work 20 hours; position is for both Fall and Spring semesters. 

Purpose Provide support for Assistant Director of Exchange/Affiliate and the team they oversee in Education Abroad (Texas Global), who facilitate outbound programming and advising for students studying abroad on exchange and affiliate partner programs.

Responsibilities

Support the promotion of Education Abroad events and programs:  • Create publicity materials, publish calendar events, and assist with coordination for varied EA events including, fairs, information sessions, pre-departure sessions, etc. Assistance with promotion at the fair, information session, orientations, as needed • Assist with the preparation and updating of materials, presentations, publications, workshops, and web pages as needed. • Conduct research and outreach to expand EA program and event visibility across campus and for targeted audiences as needed

​ Support EA administrative and student enrollment processes: • Support EA information management of program and student records using EA databases, systems, and tracking tools. • Track and support student enrollment processes for registration, financial aid, pre-departure preparation, and compliance. • Support program and student evaluation processes, data compilation, and feedback loops as needed; facilitate surveys and focus groups for stakeholders. • Support programming processes by updating manuals, documents, presentations, web content, and Canvas courses as needed. • Support credit processes and research course equivalencies as needed. • Create efficiencies and streamline data in the knowledge management system (Asana).

Support student advising: • Support general student advising, advise for specific programs(s), host remote advising and live Q&A sessions, and create short advising videos. • Help train and support peer advisors. • Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, organized, flexible, familiar with data tracking and analysis, management of data records, and can work independently and accurately with little supervision. Advanced use and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, and previous office work experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of University administrative processes; experience with customer service experience; experience with marketing and outreach; knowledge of project management software or other tools, such as Asana; prior study abroad experience. Individual to be available to continue into the 2028-29 academic year.  

Salary Range $20.00 per hour

Working Conditions  Standard office environment; some evening or weekend events expected ​ Required Materials • One-page cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Fall Schedule (availabilty)

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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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 discl

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