Graduate Assistant - SharePoint & Digital Workplace

University of Texas at Austin

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a graduate assistant to support its transition to a more collaborative and efficient digital workplace using Microsoft 365. The assistant will help organize departmental information, improve internal communication, and develop a user-friendly SharePoint site and resources that make it easier for staff to find information and work together.

The position provides hands-on experience in digital workplace design, knowledge management, business process improvement, user experience, and organizational communications while working with staff across multiple areas. It is scheduled for five hours per week during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The schedule will be discussed at the interview and set by the supervisor and employee, with flexibility around the employee's class schedule. Onsite interaction with department staff and faculty is required. The posting states an expected start date of November 9, 2026, and an expected end date of April 16, 2027; a separate end-date line in the posting says April 16, 2026.

Requirements

• Be a current graduate student.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be comfortable learning new technology and software applications.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically SharePoint and Microsoft Forms.
• Have an interest in user experience, information organization, communications, technology, or project management.
• Be able to work independently while managing multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SharePoint site and digital content, including creating accessible, user-friendly pages; organizing information; migrating content from legacy locations; and ensuring consistency with organizational branding, navigation, and accessibility standards.
• Assist with business process improvement projects by documenting workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes, and developing digital solutions using Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists, Power Automate, and OneDrive.
• Support staff using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools; create quick-reference guides and instructional materials; test new features; gather user feedback; and help troubleshoot common usability issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed