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Graduate Administrative Assistant , Texas Inventionworks, Cockrell School of Engineering

university of texas at austin studentsAustin, TX

18 days ago

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$ 22.00 per hour

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Graduate Administrative Assistant, Texas Inventionworks, Cockrell School Of Engineering The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. It is a top-10 engineering school and the No. 1 program in Texas that includes 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities. Texas Inventionworks, based in the Cockrell School of Engineering, is a vibrant hands-on education program, fabrication resource and innovation hub. The vision is to be a design, fabrication and innovation ecosystem at UT Austin that empowers students from all backgrounds to easily learn, collaborate, build and invent together.
Position Purpose: The Graduate Assistant for Communications & Online Learning plays a key role in supporting the instructional content and visual communications produced by Texas Inventionworks (TIW), a hands-on university makerspace. This work includes maintaining and updating online learning modules in Canvas, developing graphics and job aids, and coordinating interactive learning activities for both online and in-person delivery. As a member of the TIW team, this position shares responsibility for producing clear, effective learning and communication materials that support TIW's mission and user community. This position offers graduate students meaningful, real-world experience in instructional content development and visual communications at TIW, with close mentorship from professional staff, flexible scheduling to support academic commitments, and opportunities for expanded responsibilities and professional development over time.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update Canvas modules, quizzes, and other online learning content to reflect current processes, equipment, and safety information
  • Develop and refine interactive learning activities and resources for both online and in-person delivery
  • Create graphics, job aids, posters, and other visual communications using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools.
  • Coordinate with professional staff and subject matter experts to ensure learning and communications content is accurate, current, and aligned with TIW operations
  • Coordinate with student staff teams to host workshops and build nights.
  • Other functions as assigned
  • Shared Responsibilities
  • Support consistent application of TIW branding and visual identity across all communications, learning materials, and public-facing content
  • Draft and support digital communications efforts promoting TIW programs and events
  • Support outreach efforts and connect students and campus partners with TIW resources
  • Track tasks and projects and contribute to building workflows using work process management software
  • Support calendar management and event coordination
Required Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Texas at AustinClear and positive communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Responsible, dependable, and punctual
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Instructure Canvas for building and managing online learning content
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva for creating graphics and visual materials
Curiosity and resourcefulness, with a willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Background in learning science, instructional design, or educational technology
  • Experience with Monday.com or similar project and workflow management platforms
  • Experience working with students in an educational or university environment
  • Interest in or experience with academic makerspaces, including familiarity with hand tools, 3D printers, sewing equipment, laser cutters, or similar fabrication tools
  • Salary$ 22.00 per hour based on experience.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in a variety of fabrication labs, such as a wood shop, machine shop or 3D printing lab. There will also be work in a standard office environment.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
  • May work around chemicals
  • Security Sensitive; criminal background check will be conducted
  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment will be furnished as needed
  • Career Competencies
  • Apply principles of learning design and visual communication to create clear, effective instructional content and materials
  • Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and solve problems
  • Demonstrate personal accountability, effective work habits, and the ability to manage time, workload, and collaborative relationships
  • Interact respectfully with people of all backgrounds and perspectives
  • Build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively across a diverse university community, translating technical content into accessible learning experiences
  • Work ShiftThis is a part-time position (10 hrs / wk minimum to 20 hrs / wk maximum). Specific scheduling will be determined with your supervisor and can be arranged flexibly within standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) to support your academic commitments.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for special events.
  • Required Materials
  • ResumeLetter of interest

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$ 22.00 per hour

Experience level

Mid

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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18 days ago

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