Course Assistant - Rhetoric; Study and Non- Study

Course Assistant – Rhetoric (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Position Details:
Part‑time 10 hours per week, non‑exempt, immediate start, anticipated end Dec
31,2026.

Location:

Austin, TX. Pay range: $16.00–$18.00 per hour (based on student employment status). The role supports the OnRamps Rhetoric courses (RHE
306 and RHE
309J) for over 12,000 high‑school students statewide.

• Process documentation for potential academic integrity violations.
• Conduct data analysis and organize trends related to the student experience.
• Assist with seasonal and urgent projects, including communication support between students and staff and responding to student extension requests in the online support system.
• Support scaled communications, scheduling, reporting, and learning management system maintenance, and provide just‑in‑time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin.
• Minimum 2years of professional work experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Reliability, consistency, and decorum in professional conduct.
• Proficiency in online communication tools, including Zoom.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Background check: A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.

• Professional or formal experience working with high‑school students.
• Academic experience in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or related field.
• Experience using Canvas LMS or another learning management system.
• Experience with project‑management software.
• Experience with UT Library databases.
• Proficiency in data processing using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Hourly pay: $16.00–$18.00. Position is non‑exempt. Students may enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement program. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer; no discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.