SHIFT Communications Student Assistant

Job Posting Title: SHIFT Communications Student Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - SHIFT ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 07, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes SHIFT seeks to engage the UT Austin community in transforming the campus culture of substance use into one of well-being. We challenge existing substance use norms, promote mindful decision-making, and partner with the entire community to implement environmental strategies grounded in public health and strengths-based frameworks. Purpose The Communications Student Assistant will report to the SHIFT Communications and Program Coordinator and support communication projects including social media content creation, trend monitoring, and tabling. The student assistant will draw from their college experience to inform student-centered communications and projects. Responsibilities Support development of communications content related to substance use, harm reduction, and well-being for Instagram, including health messaging, short-form videos, and graphics. Assist with social media trend research and data analysis to inform communication strategies. Collaborate with various individuals and groups (e.g., students, staff, faculty, campus partners) in-person and online to meet project needs. Support on-campus tabling, resource events, and other SHIFT events. Provide perspective into substance use culture and social norms on campus. Other communications duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Full-time enrollment in a UT Austin undergraduate program at a 2nd year or above level. Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Ability to work autonomously and take initiative on starting and following up on projects. Detail-oriented, organized, and creative. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience or interest in working in health communications, public health, and substance use safety initiatives. Up to date on current social media and cultural trends. Experience with social media content creation and video editing. Interest in participating in video and other promotional content. Experience with Canva or similar graphic design programs. Salary Range $12.00 per hour All students receive a $0.50 increase at the start of each fall semester after completing one academic year working with Healthyhorns. Working Conditions Option for remote and in-person work. Expected to be onsite at least 50% of working hours. SHIFT office is in the Student Services Building (SSB). Work Shift 10-15 hours per week. May work outside of regular business hours. Start August 2025 and continue through the 2025-26 academic year. Career Competencies Gained Build and enhance an understanding of health communication and public health principles, and gain skills in implementing these principles in a real-world, higher education setting. Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work, meet deadlines), ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, time/workload management). 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. Resumé/CV Letter of interest Questions can be directed to Aurora Lujan, SHIFT Communications and Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. The application deadline is 11:59 pm CST on August 7, 2026. 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. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- 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 committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.