Job Posting Title:
Student Assistant for The Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship (Undergraduate, graduate, or work study)
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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:
10
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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 Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose:
The Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Student Assistant to support the content and marketing efforts of our center's entrepreneurship programs and initiatives. This role is ideal for a student interested in content creation, digital communications, and entrepreneurship education.
The Student Assistant will help maintain and update marketing materials, support course and program recruitment efforts, assist with content scheduling, and capture photos at events throughout the semester.
The Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship works across campus - and beyond the 40 Acres - to empower graduate students, alumni, and Austin startups to pursue entrepreneurship, whether that's through launching new ventures, scaling existing businesses, or inspiring innovation within the ecosystem. We run 3 for-credit courses at the graduate student level, as well as a number of co-curricular events and programs like the TVL Investment Competition.
Responsibilities:
Assistant to the Communications Specialist
Update and maintain evergreen marketing and recruitment materials in Canva and related creative platforms
Schedule social media content through the center’s content management system (CMS)
Work with the Communication Specialist to assist with semester-cycle communications for courses, programs, and events
Capture real-time photos and content at the center's events and student activities
Work with Communications Specialist to support general communications for entrepreneurship programming
Ensure branding and messaging consistency across materials and platforms
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.
Availability to work approximately 10–15 hours per week throughout the semester
Experience using a content management system (CMS)
Experience with Canva or similar creative/design platforms
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to manage recurring tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, innovation, or business
Experience with photography or event content capture
Experience with event registration platforms such as Eventbrite
Familiarity with social media content scheduling and digital communications
Hourly Rate:
Working Conditions:
Work performed in standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
Hybrid attendance, in-office at least 1-2 days per week
Schedule Work Shift:
10 - 15 hours per week
Position ends on 12/31/2026
Some evening event coverage may be required, but can be flexible around class or coursework as needed
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.
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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:
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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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