Special Assistant to the President

Job Posting Title:

Special Assistant to the President

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Hiring Department:

Office of the President

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) 
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options 
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds 
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) 
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities 
• Tuition assistance 
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets 
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card 
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card 
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . 

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. 

Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy to the President, The Special Assistant to the President will collaborate with the President, the Deputy, the Governmental Affairs and Initiatives staff, and other senior university leaders to develop and implement a coherent, proactive, and forward-thinking strategy for university local government relations in coordination with state and federal relations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represents the Office of the President at external meetings.
• Serves as an ambassador, representing university interests, on and off campus.
• Advises the President and senior leadership on legislative issues.
• Supports the Governmental Affairs and Initiatives division in state policy and budgetary issues and other K-12 initiatives in the division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of governmental and legislative experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and work productively with others in a dynamic environment.
• Capable of working independently.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• An extensive track record of public service in the state of Texas.
• Experience working in higher education.

Salary Range

$150,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment