EdTech Innovation Associate (Open to graduate, undergraduate, non-work study, and work study)

Job Posting Title:

EdTech Innovation Associate (Open to graduate, undergraduate, non-work study, and work study)

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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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 from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose:

McCombs School of Business is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and innovative student employee to provide support for the McCombs Office of Instructional Innovation.

The McCombs Office of Instructional Innovation (MOII) promotes efficient, innovative, and evidence-based teaching that enhances student learning. We support faculty and programs through initiatives that improve course quality, accessibility, and the effective use of educational technologies. MOII projects often have McCombs-wide and campus-wide impact, with a focus on continuous improvement and fostering a strong teaching community. 

The EdTech Innovation Associate will assist with helping to shape cutting-edge digital learning experiences for our students. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level educational technology while supporting our team's mission to enhance teaching and learning at the McCombs School of Business.

What You'll Gain 

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level educational technology, including emerging AI tools 

• Insight into instructional design and innovation in higher education 

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world learning experiences 

• Mentorship from experienced professionals 

Responsibilities:

Canvas course development 

• Build and optimize course structures 

• Configure assignments, discussions, and gradebooks 

• Implement interactive elements and external tools 

Educational technology integration 

• Learn how to set up and execute assignments within Canvas integrations 

• Configure and review recorded video lectures, including automated captioning and transcripts 

• Integrate and test learning tools such as:  

• Online proctoring solutions 

• Video lecture platforms 

• Social annotation software 

• Virtual classroom environments 

• Other Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) compatible applications 

AI project testing and innovation 

• Explore and test emerging AI tools and platforms for potential use in teaching and course support 

• Help prototype AI-powered artifacts, agents, and resources that could support faculty or students 

• Document findings and provide feedback on usability, reliability, and practical applications in an educational setting 

• Stay current on AI trends in higher education and share relevant insights with the team 

Quality assurance and optimization 

• Conduct thorough course functionality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness 

• Ensure accessibility compliance for all course content, meeting UT and McCombs standards 

• Test and optimize user experience across devices 

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. (Any major or graduate program) 

• Enthusiasm for educational technology and digital learning 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with Canvas or similar learning management systems 

• Experience with Canvas integrations such as Panopto, Perusall, or similar tools 

• Curiosity about AI tools and their applications in education 

• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge (not required but beneficial) 

• Interest in user experience design for educational contexts 

• Graphic design or video editing skills 

• Experience as a Teaching or Course Assistant  

Hourly Rate:

• $18

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

• Hybrid modality with work on campus and remote

Schedule Work Shift:

• 10-15 hours per week, schedule flexible around class commitments

• Position ends on Dec 2026, with option to extend

• 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

• Cover Letter (required)

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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.