Job Posting Title:
Part-Time Research Professional, TEXAS Entreprenuership
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Hiring Department:
Department of Management
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Sep 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.
For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.
This benefits-eligible position is a short-term position with a regular schedule of 20 hours per week (50% FTE) and an expected end date of May 31, 2027.
Purpose
This position will manage a Small Business Needs Assessment survey from development through data analysis and outcome reporting. This position is responsible for developing objectives, overseeing activities, and communicating with stakeholders in agreement with the joint contract.
Responsibilities
- Administer the assessment, in accordance with applicable employment and tax laws and regulations
- Support the joint development of survey questions and a shared methodology, approved by both TEXAS Entrepreneurship and City of Austin, to ensure the instrument captures data useful to both organizations
- Survey approximately 1,000 small business owners drawn from both organizations' client bases and networks.
- Support the secure handling of confidential contact information contributed by each party, and the compilation of raw data into a shared 2026/2027 Needs Assessment report.
- Administer the assessment, in accordance with applicable employment and tax laws and regulations
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in a customer service environment and the ability to communicate effective relationship management.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team-oriented environment
- Previous success managing multiple projects, assessing work priorities, and as well as regular ability in meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and recording data.
- Proficiency with software, especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and comfort learning new technologies
- Previous experience developing and leading research projects
- Previous experience administering large-scale surveys, analyzing data and communicating outcomes to stakeholders
- Master’s degree and three years of experience coordinating or administering a program; or 1 year with a PhD degree.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree. Business experience or background. More than the required relevant experience.
- Experience in a business environment.
- Experience with University of Texas policies, procedures, and administrative systems.
Salary Range
$2,500 monthly prorated based on a 20-hour workweek
Working Conditions
Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
This is an Austin, TX-based position.
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 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:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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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:
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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.
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