Governmental Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title: Governmental Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study) ---- Hiring Department: Governmental Affairs and Initiatives ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Governmental Affairs and Initiatives (GAAI) seeks a reliable, organized, and collaborative student associate to strengthen our team and provide analytical support. Jeff Pool - Supervisor 10 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor. Flexible hybrid schedule. Office located at Main. Assignment effective January 2026 - May 2026 Position open to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate or graduate students only Purpose The Governmental Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate supports the Governmental Affairs team by assisting with analysis of legislation and reporting obligations to the Legislature, Governor, Legislative Budget Board, and UT System. This role is ideal for students interested in state government, budget and finance, legislative analysis, as well as policy and operations impacting state agencies and institutions of higher education. Responsibilities will include analyzing legislation for potential fiscal and operational impact as well as supporting the office in preparation of the institution’s appropriations request to the Legislature. The student associate will gain an increased understanding of state government finance and operations within a higher education setting. Responsibilities Collaborates with the Director of Fiscal Analysis to analyze legislation and its fiscal impact to the University. Assists policy coordinator with tracking and monitoring legislation with fiscal impact to the University. Communicates with various academic departments and units across campus to assist with compilation of the institution’s appropriations request. Engages with colleges, schools, and units to prepare fiscal note responses on proposed legislation. Assists with assembling briefing documents and presentation materials. Required Qualifications Currently enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Government or related fields. Minimum GPA 3 . Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely provide non-biased neutral analysis. Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving project needs and feedback. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Texas Legislature. Familiarity with spreadsheet analysis. Interest in finance, operations, and/or public policy. Salary $15.00 hourly Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Hybrid work environment. Use of manual dexterity. Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position. Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest 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. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. 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Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- 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] ---- 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. 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