Graduate Assistant - UT Social Work_Development & Constituent Relations

University of Texas at Austin

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant will support the UT School of Social Work Development & Constituent Relations team with administrative tasks, donor communications, and event coordination. The role offers hands-on experience in fundraising, donor relations, and university operations while developing communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. The position is based primarily in the office at UT's main campus in Austin, with occasional flexibility for virtual work. The assistant will work 10–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend work requested during special events. The position is expected to continue until December 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Be an enrolled graduate student at UT Austin with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Have strong professional interpersonal communication, administrative, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and discretion in the workplace.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Office experience and graphic design experience using Office Suite applications and Canva.
• A customer-service-oriented attitude and commitment to displaying a positive attitude toward coworkers and donors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative in learning policies and procedures, and complete tasks.
• Interest in continuing in the position in Spring 2027 and possibly Summer 2027.
• Experience or interest in working in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties and office work.
• Update UT databases and assist with expense reports.
• Assist with donor thank-you letters and other donor communications.
• Assist with planning and executing in-person events sponsored by the UT School of Social Work Development team.
• Provide support with graphic design projects and writing assignments.

Benefits

• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
• The position may be benefits eligible depending on student job title and eligibility requirements; working fewer than 20 hours per week makes the role ineligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

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