Temporary - NonBenefits Eligible; Archer Center

Temporary - Non Benefits Eligible (Archer Center)

Location:

Austin, Texas. Offices are in the UT System Administration building, 210 W 7th St, Austin, TX 78701.

The operations assistant provides direct candidate recruitment support to the Texas-based Archer Center team. This position assists with Archer Center recruitment by responding to prospective student questions, tracking interest in the program, following up with interested students, and researching new recruitment opportunities. The operations assistant also coordinates and serves as the primary point person for Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors who assist with recruitment across the 14 University of Texas System institutions.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree or upper‑division undergraduate student. Student at a UT System institution pursuing a degree in education, higher education, political communication, leadership, policy, political science/government, or a related field.
• Experience working in an administrative office environment.
• Experience working with students and staff in a higher education setting.
• Interest in the impact of experiential and/or away‑from‑campus programs on students’ professional, personal and academic growth.
• Knowledge and experience with Archer Center programs.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Represent the Archer Fellowship Program with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Serve as coordinator and primary point of contact for the Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors program and other alumni initiatives to support recruitment.
• Lead regular check‑in meetings with Alumni Ambassadors, providing guidance and support while ensuring that ambassadors follow Archer Center guidelines; act as liaison between Archer Center staff and Alumni Ambassadors.
• Attend in‑person and virtual information sessions for the Archer Fellowship Programs as needed.
• Research campus events, student organizations, and other campus spaces for opportunities to promote the Archer Fellowship Program to new audiences across UT System institutions.
• Assist with Archer Fellowship Program candidate application processing and eligibility reviews.
• Support Texas‑based Archer Center team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standing, walking, sitting, light lifting and carrying, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.

This position is a temporary, non‑benefits eligible role working approximately 20 hours or less per week. It may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval. Travel is not required.

All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in any of its services, programs, activities, employment, or education.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.