Undergraduate Research Consultant
Undergraduate Research Consultant
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Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Undergraduate Research ConsultantHiring Department:
Center for Teaching and LearningPosition Open To:
All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:
5FLSA Status:
NonExemptEarliest Start Date:
May 12 2025Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jul 13 2025Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUSJob Details:
General Notes
The Undergraduate Research Consultant will be joining the InSPiRE team a collaborative group composed of undergraduate and graduate students as well as staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning. The number of positions available is intentionally flexible reflecting our commitment to mutual growth and learningboth individually and as a team. Because of the qualitative nature of our research and the closeknit collaborative environment we strive to cultivate the interview process is an important opportunity for us to better understand how we can support and grow alongside one another. This process includes both a oneonone interview and a team interview. For more information about InSPiRE: If you have any questions about what the interview process entails or if there is any way we can make the process more accessible to you please dont hesitate to reach out to us at .
Purpose
The Office of Academic Affairs with support from the UT System and the Lumina Foundation has initiated research efforts designed to better understand ways to enhance undergraduate student success and experiential learning. In preparation for curriculum redesign initiatives to be implemented in theacademic years the Center for Teaching and Learning will collaboratively engage in studentsaspartners research and planning throughout Summer 2025 through the Initiative for Students as Partners in Research and Education (InSPiRE). The Undergraduate Research Consultants will provide essential support to related ongoing and new research projects.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Research reports
- Reading and preparation of scholarship synopses in areas relevant to current and potential projects
- Conference proposals and preparation
- Web design and/or communication plans
Required Qualifications
- Rising second or thirdyear UT student.
Preferred Qualifications
All majors are welcome to apply; there is particular interest in hiring students majoring in the following areas: statistics and data science computer science communication sociology psychology anthropology and other social science majors.
Salary Range
$15/hour
Working Conditions
- Work to be completed in typical office environment
Work Shift
The work of the Undergraduate Research Consultant will require at least 34 hours of inperson work per week for team meetings
Required Materials
- Resume (name your document this way: last namefirst nameresume)
- Letter of interest of about 12 pages (name your document this way: last namefirst namecover letter) Include how this position may support your academic and professional goals and disclose any additional positions that may be held during the period of 5/12/25 7/11/25.
- Writing sample of any length (name your document this way: last namefirst namewritingsample)
For best consideration please submit the materials described below by April:00PM CST. Review of applications will begin on April 23rd 2025.
Importantfor 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 multiselect additional files. Before submitting your online job application ensure thatALLRequired 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 login 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 questionspresented 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:
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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I9 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.
EVerify:
The University of Texas at Austin use EVerify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of EVerify is 854197. For more information about EVerify please see the following:
- EVerify Poster (English) PDF
- EVerify Poster (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 HOP3031.
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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Part-Time
