Undergraduate Assistant, Center for Integrated Design

Job Posting Title:

Undergraduate Assistant, Center for Integrated Design

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Hiring Department:

School of Design and Creative Technologies

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 23, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As the largest undergraduate program in the College of Fine Arts, the School of Design and Creative Technologies (SDCT) at The University of Texas at Austin has become a national leader in design, design thinking, game design, and creative technology innovation during its five-year tenure. Home to three undergraduate degrees, two graduate programs, a robust bridging discipline certificate, The Center for Integrated Design, and over 20 faculty, the Department of Design and Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies make up the School of Design and Creative Technologies. We seek a curious, proactive collaborator to continue the SDCT’s mission of growth and innovation.

Purpose

Administrative, communication, and design support to the Center for Integrated Design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design projects under the guidance of the Director and the Center’s staff.

• Provide administrative support to faculty, staff, and student programming.

• Contribute to campus-wide collaborations and connections.

• Work with the Director on strategic initiatives that support the Center’s mission.

• Design and develop written and visual communication materials that focus on the learning experience of the Center.

• Propose and develop self-guided projects based on design research and designed outcomes.

• Participate in facilitation, collaboration, and public speaking to promote Design across the broader UT community.

• Attend campus meetings related to the Center’s work and partnerships.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a professional and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and available to work up to 10 hours a week/2 hours a day, Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am- 3:30pm. You will primarily be reporting to the Senior Administrative Assistant. The job is for a Hybrid (on- and off-site) position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Experience with Adobe suite of applications

• Experience in Canva

• Experience in Figma

Hourly Rate

$15.00

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and remote as necessary.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.

• Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, is required on a periodic basis.

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 3:30pm. Must be available to work up to 10 hours per week, with a minimum of 2 hours per shift.

• Hybrid on campus and off campus flexible work arrangements can be arranged in consultation with supervisor(s).

Required Materials

• 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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