HPO Peer Mentor, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

HPO Peer Mentor, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

12

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Jul 15, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 16, 2027

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences, and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns. utexas .edu.  

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

To support current and prospective pre-health students at UT Austin and to assist with administrative and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Student Support: Maintain confidentiality about all students’ academic and personal information in accordance with university and federal policies and regulations. Meet with pre-health students to guide pre-health pathways, prerequisites, and in navigating the health professions office website. Refer students to appropriate campus resources and offices as needed.
• Presentations & Outreach: Develop and present on pre-health topics in collaboration with the Health Professions Coaches. Conduct virtual visits with prospective high school students. Represent the Health Professions Office by tabling or participating in student panels at campus events.
• Administrative & Marketing: Support office operations, including managing Zoom rooms. Create promotional materials using Canva Pro for HPO Marketing. Assist with special projects such as updating boards, the HPO website, and other materials.
• Events: Staff at the annual Health Professions Fair and other HPO events as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 required & GPA must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be a rising junior or senior at the University of Texas at Austin
• Must be registered for at least 12 credit hours.
• Must be pursuing a pre-health pathway.
• Must have completed Organic Chemistry I
• Must be available to start training in July 2026 (and work Fall 2026 through the end of Spring 2027)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Must have access to a computer with wireless capabilities.
• Must have access to a stable internet connection.
• Must have access to a quiet workspace for virtual meetings.
• Prolonged sitting and computer use

Work Shift

10 to 12 Hours between M-F, 8-5 pm, some evenings and weekends may be required.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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 into 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 make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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.