Course - Physics; Study and Non- Study

Job Posting

Title:

Course Support - Physics (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

On Ramps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

9

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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• Hector Tejeda
  - Supervisor

• Remote in Austin area

• New OnRamps student employee pay $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion and Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay $14.50

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Five positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

Physics Course Support employees support course management in the OnRamps Physics courses. They provide sustained contributions to ongoing initiatives as well as just-in-time assistance with seasonal, unexpected, and urgent projects.

• Distribution of modules, activities, and other course resources in Quest

• Distribution of modules, activities, and other course resources in Canvas
  - Learning Management System under the direction of course staff

• Participation in course prototyping, user testing, and continuous improvement

• Clerical work directly concerned with record-keeping for classes

• Preparation of classroom materials for On Ramps
  - Physics Instructors and staff

• Non-instructional work in OnRamps courses or sections

• Other functions directly related to course management.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Physics or related discipline

• Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel (creating and using templates), Power Point

• Experience with Canvas LMS and Quest

• Recommendation from at least one professional or academic reference

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Interest in and knowledge of local, state, and national dual-enrollment and college-readiness initiatives

• Expert computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point

• Experience with JavaScript, Learning Catalytics, MS Outlook, and/or Smartsheet

• Recommendation from more than one professional or academic reference

Salary

$12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

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

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.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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

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…