Government Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate

Job Title

Government Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate

Governmental Affairs and Initiatives

Position Open To:
All Applicants

10

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

AUSTIN, TX

General Notes Governmental Affairs and Initiatives (GAAI) seeks a reliable, organized, and collaborative student associate to strengthen our team and provide analytical support. Jeff Poole - Supervisor 10 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor. Flexible, hybrid schedule. Office located ignment effective September 2026 - December 2026 with the possibility to extend. Position open to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate or graduate students only.

The Government Affairs Fiscal Analysis Student Associate supports the Government Affairs team by providing analysis of legislation's impact to the University of Texas and assists the office with reporting obligations to the Legislature and Governor. This role is ideal for students interested in state government, finance, legislative analysis, as well as policy and operations impacting state agencies and institutions of higher education.

• Collaborates with the Director of Fiscal Analysis to analyze legislation and its fiscal impact to the University.
• Tracks, monitors, and analyzes legislation for impact to the University.
• Communicates with various academic departments and units across campus to assist with compilation of the institution’s appropriations request.
• Engages with colleges, schools, and units to prepare fiscal note responses on proposed legislation.
• Assists with assembling briefing documents and presentation materials.

• Currently enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at the university.
• Field of Study:
  Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Government or related fields.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5+.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely provide non-biased neutral analysis.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving project needs and feedback.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with Texas Legislature.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet analysis.
• Interest in finance, operations, and/or public policy.

$15.00/hour + depending on qualifications

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Remote work environment. Use of manual dexterity.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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…