WGSS Media Assistant (Work-Study)

WGSS Media Assistant (Work-Study)

Hiring Department: Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 16, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies is the home for intersectional feminist and queer studies research, teaching, and learning on the UT campus. Our areas of strength include Black Feminisms, Disability Studies and Feminist Health Studies, LGBTQ Studies, and Transnational Feminisms. DWGSS houses the Center for Women's and Gender Studies and the LGBTQ Studies Program, two centers for research and programming that bring together faculty affiliates from across campus.

Purpose

Provide support for the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies by creating visual and video elements for promoting academic programs and events. Support the day-to-day operations of the office by acting as receptionist and completing clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a work-study student who can draw, illustrate, or use software to create images for flyers and social media.
• This position will also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office such duties as: answering phones, preparing mailings, including event publicity; data entry; helping with website; and assisting with event coordination. Students will also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office.
• We are looking for a work-study student who can document our events and make videos for our social media outlets. The ideal candidate should have experience graphic design, recording and editing videos.
• Candidates should also be skilled at time management, able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and balance multiple projects.
• Our office uses Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Apple computers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Advanced use and knowledge of graphic design software, photography and video experience. Microsoft Office Suite, problem solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, and previous office work experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preference will be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and can work independently and accurately with little supervision.

Students must be awarded Federal Work-Study on the Work-Study Verification (WSV). Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards as set by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Salary: $14/hour

Working Conditions: Standard office environment. Working hours will generally be between Monday -Friday, 8:00 - 5:00, to be scheduled with supervisor.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Work-Study Award Letter

Please include [FirstName-LastName] when you name your files. **Materials sent via email will not be considered. Interested students must apply via WorkDay. Please provide a copy of your Financial Aid Notification for 2025-2026 with your Work-Study Award, your resume, and a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include why you are interested in working for the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, which work-study position interests you, and any experience you have that is relevant to the work-study position.