Work-Study Student Associate, Communication, Design, and Event Planning, Aerospace Engineering

Job Posting Title:
Work-Study Student Associate, Communication, Design, and Event Planning, Aerospace Engineering
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Hiring Department:
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15
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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, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. As the new space age emerges, the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin continues its long history of being a world leader across a breadth of disciplines. Teaching and research activities take place in the areas of space engineering/science, aviation, robotics, computation, mechanics and more. At UT Aerospace, where our academic programs rank among the top 10 in the nation, the sky is not the limit!


Purpose

To provide support to the department by creating outreach materials, maintaining a shared events calendar, and assisting with coordination for professional development event and engagement activities. This role helps raise visibility of department research and academic activities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design outreach materials for seminars, events, programs, and announcements
  
• Maintain a shared event calendar; research and monitor relevant department events.
  
• Assist with the logistics and setup of in-person and virtual events, including seminars, recruitment sessions, and meetings.
  
• Format slides, signage, flyers, and other promotional assets.
  
• Help with event logistics such as room reservations, catering orders, materials prep, and event breakdown.
  
• Other event or administrative duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Interest in event promotion, event coordination, or communications.
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  
• Strong, independent, and collaborative work ethic.
  
• Current UT Austin student, enrolled/registered with fees paid for the current semester and in good academic standing.
  
• Financial aid work-study recipient.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with UT Austin's communication channels and event spaces.

Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
  
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  
• Use of manual dexterity
  
• Light lifting and moving
  

Work Shift

• Must be available to work 10-15 hours per week.
  
• Flexible work hours between Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, based on students' class schedule.
  

Required Materials

• Resume
  
• Fall semester availability
  
• Work Study Award letter
  
• Class Schedule
  
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor or academic reference
  

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.

Background Checks:

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

Employment Eligibility:

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Employment Eligibility:
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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.

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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.