JSG RTX Graduate Research Assistant

Job Posting Title:

JSG RTX Graduate Research Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Dates: May 16, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Weekly Hours: 20 hours

Purpose

Provide administrative support to the RTX program coordinators to develop experiential learning opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the RTX program coordinators

• Assist with planning program activities

• Become versed in undergraduate research training, such as the Entering Mentoring curriculum

• Coordinate Research Rotations, which involves contacting research groups in the JSG and coordinating the virtual or in-person attendance of trainees in group meetings.

• Plan and run workshops for trainees on research skills and personal development.

• Coordinate and moderate panels and informational sessions on graduate school, internships and careers in geoscience.

• Help plan half-day field trips in the central Texas region, within 1-2 hours of Austin. Geology knowledge not needed. Ability to drive JSG vehicles is desired.

• Assist with scheduling RTX events and maintain an up-to-date schedule online.

• Be a trusted resource for trainees to express concerns to and ask questions of.

• Manage a Google Drive and help organize a Canvas course.

• Plan and run social events such as game nights, movie nights and trivia competitions.

Required Qualifications

Experience in Geoscience or STEM research. Experience teaching, tutoring, or working with students. Exceptional organizational skills, including time management and managing multiple deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members. Experience planning and implementing events.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with REU programs. Familiarity with UT Austin policies and systems. Ability to drive UT vehicles.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$36,180+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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