Student Assistant - Instructional Design (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant - Instructional Design (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

OnRamps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information

• Raul Pineda - Supervisor

• Weekly Hours: Up to 15 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

• Student will be allowed to work remotely from Austin, Texas.

Position will end on May 15, 2026

Position available to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate and graduate students

General Notes

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.

Purpose

The Instructional Design student assistant supports strategic and tactical aspects of Instructional Design and related technology within OnRamps. They provide sustained contributions to ongoing initiatives, as well as just-in-time assistance with seasonal, unexpected, and urgent projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Instructional Designer with day-to-day operational aspects of initiatives within OnRamps, an innovative dual enrollment program at The University of Texas at Austin, pursuing excellence in all aspects of project and customer-service delivery.

• Works alongside subject matter experts to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content for OnRamps online courses.

• Performs data entry, management, and reporting in OnRamps learning management system, and other research- and business-management platforms.

• Creates supporting media (including audio, video, and games) for OnRamps online courses.

• In collaboration with OnRamps program staff, engages in continuous improvement processes toward achievement of program objectives and staff leadership principles.

• Attends & contributes to project meetings: writes minutes, captures, and reports action items.

• Maintains project documentation in line with OnRamps Project Management Methodology.

• Performs various administrative tasks, including copying, filing, and transcription.

• Conducts instructional research and analysis to aid in continuous improvement cycles.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.

• 1+ year experience working in professional office environment.

• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Professional conduct and appearance Punctual, reliable, responsible.

• Contact information for more than one (1) professional or academic reference.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Academic interest in Education, Instructional Technology/Design, Business, Communications, Computer Science, or related field.

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

• Experience providing customer support Experience with MS Outlook, Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), Smartsheet, and/or Ticketing software.

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

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