Digital Communications (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title: Digital Communications (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study) Hiring Department: OnRamps Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 Location: AUSTIN, TX Job Details Work-Study Job Information Carly Price- Supervisor Up to 15 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor. Remote in Austin area New OnRamps student employee pay is $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay is $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion + Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.50. Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026 Several positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only. General Notes OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity. Purpose The Digital Communications Student Assistant works directly with the OnRamps Communications and Marketing team. This role may include developing, coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, writing, or editing content in a range of formats, including email newsletters, marketing collateral, slide presentations, social media, Canvas, and other platforms used by OnRamps students and partners. The Digital Communications Student Assistant also plays a key role in maintaining our email newsletter metrics, tracking, and analysis. Exercise creativity and contribute to the OnRamps digital communications strategy while sharing our story with students, teachers, and educational administrators across Texas. This is a remote position with occasional opportunities to attend team meetings and network with other OnRamps student employees virtually and in-person. Responsibilities Coordinates and produce content in adherence with OnRamps brand guidelines and content accessibility guidelines Monitors audience engagement to identify high-performing content, and conducts data analysis and reporting, which may include researching, compiling data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing reports Supports the team with content coordination, logistics, tracking reviews, file management and archiving, and day-to-day operations for current marketing initiatives and special projects Collaborates across teams to create compelling assets that adhere to OnRamps brand guidelines and communicate our mission to a range of audiences, including students, teachers and administrators Administrative/project management tasks Required Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar applications Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work with moderate independence Ability to collaborate within a group environment Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience and/or extracurricular activities with a focus on marketing or communications Volunteer leadership experience in extracurricular activities Experience writing, editing, or producing content General knowledge of education on a national or state level Salary Salary $12.00 - $14.50 hourly Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Remote work environment Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest 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. 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. 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. 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) and may need to provide information for the 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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