EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA)

Job Posting Title:

EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA)

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Hiring Department:

Energy Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 16, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose 

The EI Research Senior Student Associate (Research SSA) works closely with EI staff to assist in development of a new website including marketing/digital design, writing content, and communicating with members of a research consortium for which the website will be created.  

Responsibilities 

• Choosing website template, design, and color scheme.
• Drafting copy, obtaining, and creating content to fill out the website.
• Documenting all information needed for novice web programmers to be able to add content.

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Ideal candidates are self-starters able to grasp complex subject matter quickly and work well with other student associate team members and EI staff 
• Strong research and writing skills 
• Experience with strategic engagement on social media platforms 
• Experience with email, survey and event registration programs such as MailChimp, Qualtrics, and Eventbrite or similar 
• Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and either Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator) 
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail 
• Experience managing multiple projects and handling competing deadlines 
• Willingness to perform a variety of duties and keep track of work for reporting progress to supervisors 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Graduate or upper-division undergraduate student in good academic standing in fields related to information sciences, marketing, communications, or public policy 
• Demonstrated interest in energy-related research, economics, or policy. 
• Experience in the following areas: 
  • Visual presentation and storytelling 
  • Photography and/or videography 
  • Creating and editing video content 
  • Event planning, graphic design, and copywriting public-facing content 
  • Updating websites in a CMS such as WordPress or Drupal 
  • Working in energy-related fields and/or in communications, public affairs, government, media, or similar organizations 
  • Working with professional staff in an office environment 
  • Strategy or process development

Salary Range 

$17+ per hour, depending on qualifications 

Working Conditions 

• Typical office environment 

Work Shift 

• The number of hours and the schedule for this position will be set by mutual agreement between the worker and manager. 

Required Materials 

• Letter of interest 

• Writing sample 

• Resume/CV 

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.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.