Teaching Assistant BA X82C: Strategies for Career Success

University of Texas at Austin

90d • $929 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant for BA X82C: Strategies for Career Success will support the course instructor in delivering a career strategy course to McCombs Master of Science students. The Teaching Assistant will attend an assigned section, support classroom instruction and break-out activities, manage attendance and assignments, serve as a liaison between students and the instructor, and model professional job search behaviors. This role sits within the Career Education and Coaching team in McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations (CMCR). Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 9 credit hours.
• Class of 2027 degree-seeking FTMBA candidate
• GPA of 3.0 or above by August 2026
• Remain registered in courses that count toward the graduate degree for at least 9 semester hours during the Fall semester
• Eligible for a 10-hour student appointment (i.e., not planning to hold another TA-ship or GRA appointment concurrently)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in career development, coaching, or student services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience in coaching, advising, mentorship, or peer leadership roles
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and remote communication platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned section of BA X82C class; support instruction, activities, and break-out discussions
• Manage and track class attendance and assignments; proactively work with students to ensure timely completion
• Provide logistical support including class reminders, announcements, materials, and similar coordination tasks
• Review course content, activities, and assignments and provide input in support of curricular enhancements, as requested by the instructor
• Serve as a resource for career-related questions for the assigned cohort, during and outside of class hours
• Model professional job search behaviors during class, including delivering a personal pitch, answering interview questions, and sharing relevant experiences and perspectives
• Participate and/or support BA X82C mock interviews, as needed
• Serve as liaison between MS students and the instructor
• Hold weekly office hours

Benefits

• Monthly Rate: $928.74 a month
• Tuition Reduction Benefit: $1,892
• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level