Governmental Affairs & Initiatives Graduate Research Assistant

About this role

Job Posting Title: Governmental Affairs & Initiatives Graduate Research Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Governmental Affairs and Initiatives ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes • As arranged with supervisor, 20 hours per week.

• Intermittent work on evenings and weekends during critical time periods required.

• Position qualifies for hybrid telework. 

• Assignment effective September 1 - December 31, 2026

One position open to University of Texas at Austin graduate students only This position has possibility to extend into Spring semester and includes Tuition Reduction Benefit (TRB).

Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant to join the Office of Governmental Affairs & Initiatives. The Graduate Research Assistant will support the team by researching, planning, and executing the office’s strategic engagement activities. The position will allow a graduate student to gain valuable knowledge working at the intersection of policy and higher education. It will also allow them to receive real hands-on experience executing high caliber programming and projects by collaborating with stakeholders across campus.

Responsibilities • Supports the engagement work of the Governmental Affairs Office, including but not limited to, the planning and execution of programming and multiple events.

• Regularly updates the CRM database and ensures the accuracy of its records.

• Monitors local, state, and federal policy as needed.

• Conducts research and analysis to support various projects.

• Provides limited administrative support. 

Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree; currently enrolled, in good standing, as a graduate student at UT.

• Proficient in event planning and execution.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications  • Previous experience in a similar role or internship is desirable.

• Interest in the intersection of engagement, higher education policy and/or in government.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

Salary $25.00 hourly

Working Conditions  • May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position. • Resume

• Letter of Interest

• Contact information for at least three (3) professional or academic references

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 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 ac

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