Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work_Recruitment

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the doctoral program in social work at UT Social Work is to train the next generation of scientists and stewards of the social work discipline who are dedicated to creating social change. We seek to prepare an exceptional cadre of scientists to provide leadership and education for the profession and conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research with the principal aim of advancing social work practice, and enhancing human well-being. 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. This position supports the UT Social Work Recruitment Office in delivering comprehensive recruitment and outreach initiatives across the BSW, MSSW, and PhD programs by coordinating events, managing communications, and enhancing the prospective student experience through responsive and organized administrative support.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Strong professional communication, administrative, and customer service skills
• Experience supporting events, workshops, or programming activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and AI tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with online database management
• Experience with ordering catering and/or supplies for department

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for virtual and in-person recruitment, orientation, and engagement events across the BSW, MSSW, and PhD programs.
• Serve as the Lead Dean’s Ambassador by supporting ambassador communication, scheduling, coordination, and event participation.
• Assist with recruitment event planning, logistics, setup, check-in, and execution to ensure successful student-facing programming.
• Support communication efforts with prospective students, applicants, and admitted students through email, phone, virtual platforms, and in-person engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate prospective student-to-current student connections, including responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Meet with prospective students as needed to share student experience and support recruitment initiatives.
• Assist with the development, organization, and updating of recruitment materials, presentations, outreach resources, and digital content.
• Assist in the technical coordination and troubleshooting of virtual events to support accessibility and overall event effectiveness.
• Support the processing, organization, and tracking of recruitment requests, inquiries, and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain and update recruitment records, databases, and tracking systems while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and recruitment-related data summaries to support outreach strategies and enrollment planning.
• Collaborate with staff to improve workflows, communication processes, and prospective student experience across recruitment initiatives.
• Maintain organized electronic files, shared resources, and recruitment materials for the Recruitment Office.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Director of Recruitment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Student employee benefits may be available depending on job title and eligibility requirements.
• UTSaver voluntary retirement programs enrollment may be an option.

What This Job Offers

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