Graduate Community Engagement Consultant

University of Texas at Austin

6d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant will support the Office of Career and Life Design. Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of on-line applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing security background check. Work schedule will be determined by discussion with supervisor. This position will end May 15, 2026, with a possibility of extension. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to commit long-term. The person that accepts this position will need to be available during the working office hours of the Office of Career and Life Design . The Graduate Community Engagement Consultant will support the Office of Career and Life Design by developing and executing communication strategies that promote programs, events, and resources for graduate students and postdocs. This role is ideal for someone interested in digital storytelling, strategic communication, and community engagement across a variety of career and life design initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills for digital platforms.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn and Instagram).
• Experience using Canva for visual content creation.
• Ability to take and edit photos/video for use in digital communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and creativity in content creation.
• Master's or PhD students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours Fall and Spring semesters.
• In good academic standing with advisor approval.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This includes students on F-1 or J-1 visas, who are eligible for on-campus employment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic video editing or photography skills.
• Interest in career development, higher education, or student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update a communications calendar for email campaigns, social media posts, and event promotions.
• Develop and implement a social media campaign to highlight existing resources (e.g., Alumni@Work videos, career transition guides) and programs (CONNECT, Pathways, Reimagining Professional Development, and other signature events and series)
• Draft content for email messages, LinkedIn posts, and Instagram posts as needed.
• Interview program participants (e.g., CONNECT fellows, Archer, Pathways) and share their stories to promote engagement.
• Take photos at events to be used in social media and promotional materials.
• Design visual content using Canva to support digital outreach.
• Collaborate with the Office of Career and Life Design team and Graduate School Communications team to align messaging with program goals and timelines.
• Track engagement metrics and suggest improvements based on performance.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in strategic communication and digital marketing.
• Work with a team of professionals committed to your growth and development.
• Expand your network by connecting with industry representatives, alumni and program participants.
• Flexible work arrangement (some in-office presence may be required).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees