Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership Development

Job Posting Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership Development ---- Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 16, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose statement This position is responsible for supporting student leadership development opportunities for on-campus residents. This position will be directly supervised by the Manager for Student Leadership and Advising. This position will assist in planning events for students to develop their leadership skills. This position will also assist in planning various student-involved events on campus. Additionally, this position will be responsible for co-creating and implementing the assessment plan related to student leadership development. Responsibilities Plan leadership retreats and create opportunities for leadership development and team building. Co-create and implement assessment plan for students participating in leadership development opportunities. Research and share resources with student leaders and advisors. Support and assist the Manager for Student Leadership and Advising with development and implementation of student leadership opportunities for Residence Life. Present small and large scale programs, activities, and training for students and staff. Attend departmental meetings. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Admitted to the University of Texas at Austin’s Graduate Program Preferred Qualifications Graduate students enrolled for master's and/or Doctoral degree in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Graduate students with experience or background in housing and Residence Life. Salary Range $17.75 per hour Working Conditions Driving a UT vehicle is considered a marginal task and employees will be asked to complete the driving requirement Work Shift 9-month assignment starting mid-August – mid-May with mandatory training that starts mid-July. During the academic year this position is typically 20 hours per week, hours are scheduled between 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday – Friday with some evening and prescheduled weekend hours. Required Materials Resume/CV References with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor ---- Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html ---- 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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