Job Posting Title:

Marketing and Communications Undergraduate Assistant -

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Hiring Department:

Global Engagement

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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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

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Marketing and Communications is the creative and marketing team for Texas Global, responsible for showcasing the University’s global engagement across campus and around the world. Through strategic storytelling, digital content, and brand management, the team supports the University’s mission and enhances its global reputation.

Purpose

Are you a creative and detail-oriented undergraduate student with a passion for social media, storytelling, and content creation? Texas Global is seeking a highly organized and motivated student to support the creation of engaging content across our digital platforms. In this role, you will create social media content from start to finish—writing captions, capturing photos and video at events, and designing graphics and short-form videos. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas for campaigns that highlight global programs, student experiences, and University initiatives.

Responsibilities

Create social media content from start to finish, including writing captions, capturing photo and video, and designing graphics and short-form videos
Attend events to capture photo and video content for real-time and future use
Plan and support the execution of social media campaigns and content series
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts and storytelling ideas
Maintain and organize digital assets, including photo libraries and shared files
Ensure content aligns with Texas Global brand standards and messaging
Support additional marketing and communications projects (including inventory management) as needed

Required Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field
Demonstrated experience creating content for social media
Strong writing skills with attention to tone, grammar, and clarity
Basic photography and videography skills
Experience creating graphics and short-form video content
Ability to occasionally lift and carry boxes weighing up to 30lbs
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Experience with content planning, trend research, or campaign ideation
Experience using project management tools such as Asana
Familiarity with social media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite
Experience working in a marketing, communications, or creative environment
Interest in global topics or experience working with international populations

Salary Range

$12.00 an hour

Working Conditions

Standard office environment
Ability to occasionally lift and carry boxes weighing up to 30lbs

Required Materials

Résumé (required)
Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and social media work (required)
2-3 references
Availability for Summer 2026

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 in to 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.