Student Communications Assistant (Open to Non-Work Study and Work Study)

Job Posting Title:

Student Communications Assistant (Open to Non-Work Study and Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

Kay Bailey Hutchinson Energy Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

9

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose:

McCombs School of Business is looking for a creative, motivated, and organized student employee to provide support for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center.

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center advances energy education, research, and industry engagement by connecting students with leaders across the energy sector through events, student programs, and strategic communications.

The Student Communications Assistant will assist with capturing and creating engaging digital content, supporting the Center's social media presence, maintaining website content, and promoting student programs and events throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Capture photo and video content at student programs, guest lectures, networking events, and other campus activities.

• Edit short-form videos and graphics for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.

• Create and publish Instagram Stories highlighting student events, opportunities, and Center activities.

• Update website content, including news articles, council member profiles, and event information.

• Support other communications and marketing projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours.

• Basic experience with photography and videography.

• Basic video editing skills.

• Basic experience creating content for social media platforms, particularly Instagram.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Basic experience updating website content using a content management system (CMS).

• Interest in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or digital media.

• Interest in energy, business, or higher education communications.

Hourly Rate:

• $18

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Schedule Work Shift:

• 9 hours per week

• Position ends on April 30th, 2027

• Rehire eligible based on performance.

Required Materials: Either multi-select the files to be attached at the first upload (under resume/cv) or continue to click the Upload button after each file is uploaded. Applicants will not be able to upload additional files after their application is submitted.

• Resume/CV

• Portfolio/example work

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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.