Graduate Assistant - School of Social Work DiNitto Career Center
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University of Texas at Austin
Compensation
$21.49/hr
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Graduate Assistant - School of Social Work DiNitto Career Center----
Hiring Department:
School of Social Work----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
May 16, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
About UT Austin
For more than 75 years, the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin has led Texas in developing leaders and change makers committed to advancing society through innovative teaching, impactful scholarship and compassionate service.
Ranked as one of the nation's top 10 schools of social work for more than 20 years, UT Social Work pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to social work education.
Student employee benefits:
As a student employee of the university, you may be eligible for certain kinds of benefits. The charts on this page outline some of the benefits that may be available to you, depending on your student job title. Additional eligibility requirements, such as those explained in the notes to the charts, may apply.
Purpose:
The DiNitto Career Center at the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, is looking to hire a Career Services Graduate Assistant. This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in the dynamic field of social work, while playing an integral role in providing key career services support.
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for in-person and virtual workshops, events, service learning and career development-related activities
Places orders and reconciles paperwork for catering and other related event costs
Administers and oversees lending of LBSW, LMSW, and LCSW licensure study guides and online preparation tests for current students and recent alumni
Manages updates of online career licensing materials, handouts, on DCC website
Assists in technical aspects, troubleshooting, and coordinating virtual event logistics to enhance the overall effectiveness and accessibility of online sessions
Manages emails received in the DiNitto Center's mailbox
Provides support for data collection and analysis on first destination survey data, alumni career and engagement data and career services student satisfaction survey
Maintains and organizes DiNitto Center files (current and archives)
Other duties as assigned
Career Competencies Gained:
Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to persons inside and outside of the organization
Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems
Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management.
Gain experience in project coordination, client services, and event planning.
Required Qualifications
Enrolled graduate student at UT Austin
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Strong professional communication, administrative and customer service skills
Experience with providing event and workshop support
Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Qualtrics and Canva
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled graduate student at School of Social Work at UT Austin
Familiarity with online database management, social media outreach, and career service platform 12Twenty
Experience with ordering catering and/or supplies for workshops/events
Office experience, graphic design experience using Office Suite apps and Canvas a plus.
Has a customer service-oriented attitude and is committed to displaying a positive attitude towards co-workers and clients (students, guest speakers/panelists and alumni)
Able to work independently and take initiative in learning policies/procedures and completing tasks
Experience/interest in working in a university setting is very helpful but not required
Salary Range
$21.49 hourly / 20 hours per week
Working Conditions
This position is located in Austin, TX
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a faculty member
Letter of interest
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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.
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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.
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