Job Description

Job Posting Title:

COLA Student Well-Being Graduate Assistant

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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GENERAL NOTES

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) supports current UT College of Liberal Arts (COLA) students by providing necessary resources, programs, and services that help students connect to the college community, build important self-advocacy skills, and develop essential career and life skills. COLA is committed to providing holistic well-being support that impacts not only academic success, but all aspects of a student’s life, including mental health, social connections, career exploration, and much more.

The Humanitas Student Well-Being Collective strives to foster a culture of empathy, kindness, and support for Liberal Arts students. We offer a wide array of events and programming, including our semesterly Poetry on the Pond event, weekly Wellness Labs, visits from therapy dogs, therapeutic art activities, yoga and mindfulness, and frequent opportunities to learn about the multitude of well-being resources on campus.

Located on the 2nd floor of the Jester Dormitory, the Liberal Arts Student Well-Being Center (WBC) is a sanctuary for holistic student support, and a home for the Humanitas Student Well-Being Collective. Liberal Arts students have a space to relax and recharge to boost their academic and personal growth.

PURPOSE

To support not only academic success, but all aspects of a student’s life, including, social connections, mental health and career exploration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Humanitas Student Well-Being Collective events and programming

• Support planning and execution of well-being programs and events, including communications, purchasing, packing, setup, hosting, and breakdown; evening and weekend work may be required.
• Create and distribute marketing materials, including emails, social media posts, digital signage, and printed materials; design graphics and social media content using Canva.
• Conduct outreach through tabling and campus engagement; provide brief presentations for classes, student organizations, and campus partners.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and growth of the undergraduate Wellness Ambassadors program, including supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing engagement of student ambassadors. Support leadership development and opportunities for student ambassadors to engage in campus well-being outreach.

Support the COLA Well-Being Center in Jester

• Assist with daily operations of the COLA Well-Being Center, including supervision of student staff, monitoring shared spaces, and providing front desk coverage as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Monitor the colawellbeingcenter@austin.utexas.edu email account; respond to inquiries and schedule space reservations.
• Maintain the UT Outpost Satellite by monitoring inventory, reordering supplies, weighing shipments, and reporting usage data.
• Provide informed referrals to appropriate campus well-being resources, including CMHC/CARE Counseling, University Health Services, and the Sanger Learning Center.
• Serve as a point of contact for registered student organizations using the space by building relationships, answering questions, facilitating access to resources, and supporting a positive and well-organized experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations related to student programs, space usage, safety, and student support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student well-being initiatives, center operations, and departmental or college-wide goals.
• Assist with collection and analysis of participation data and feedback to support assessment and continuous improvement of programs and services.
• Responsibilities may be adjusted based on individual’s professional interests and experience, including opportunities to contribute to areas such as social media, communications, assessment, evaluation, wellness education, or program development.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this position, the Graduate Assistant will have opportunities to develop professional competencies in student affairs and higher education, including:

• Program planning, implementation, and evaluation of student well-being initiatives.
• Communication and outreach strategies to engage student populations.
• Leadership and supervision skills through collaboration with student staff and student leaders.
• Assessment and evaluation methods to inform program improvement and student engagement strategies.
• Application of university policies and procedures related to student programs, space use, student safety, and risk management.
• Professional skills in collaboration, project management, and student support within a higher education environment.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

• Pay rate is $19 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week.
• Work schedule is flexible depending on course schedule/availability. Evening work for event support may be required at times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming, student-centered, and supportive environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a Master’s program.
• Experience working collaboratively with undergraduate students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Interest in holistic wellness, mental health promotion, and improving the student experience through prevention and engagement efforts.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent programs professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including comfort facilitating discussions and presenting to groups.
• Experience with program assessment or evaluation methods preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with digital communication, marketing, and outreach, including graphic design using Canva and social media content development.
• Experience with data collection, assessment, or evaluation to inform program improvement.
• Graduate study in student affairs, social work, higher education, or a closely related field preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in a busy, high student traffic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Working location may change daily depending on space availability.
• Must be able to maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Working around and with standard office equipment.
• The position may involve occasional physical demands, including lifting, carrying, and transporting materials and equipment associated with event setup and storage management, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Occasional weekend work required with advance notice.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• List of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.