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

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

Hiring Department:
On Ramps

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

10

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Jayita Sinha
- Supervisor

Remote in Austin area

New OnRamps student employee pay $16.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay $17.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay $18.00 hourly.

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Two positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate or Graduate students only.

The OnRamps Rhetoric course team seeks an undergraduate or graduate-level student assistant for up to ten hours a week to support course delivery and experience for more than 12,000 high school students statewide. OnRamps Rhetoric encompasses two different UT-designed Rhetoric courses – RHE 306 and RHE 309J – that are taken by students dually enrolled in OnRamps and a concurrent high school course.

This position will primarily support documentation processing for potential academic integrity violations. Additional responsibilities may include data analysis to identify trends across our course's student base, coordinating with the Senior Course Manager and team Coordinators to develop student and Instructor communications, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses to student extension requests submitted via an online platform, and other duties as assigned.

The position also focuses on supporting scaled communications, scheduling, reporting, and learning management system maintenance as well as just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

• Supports documentation and processing for potential academic integrity violations.
• Conducts data analysis to identify and organize trends relating to the student experience.
• Assists with seasonal and urgent projects that align with the OnRamps mission, such as providing communication support between students and full-time staff and responding professionally to student extension requests in the online support system.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin.
• 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Reliability, consistency, and decorum in professional conduct.
• Proficiency in online communication strategies including the use of Zoom.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

$16.00 - $18.00 hourly

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

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

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

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…