Graduate Student Associate for Peer Support

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Graduate Student Associate for Peer Support

• Supervisor: Adrian Lancaster

• Location: Student Services Building (100 W Dean Keeton St Austin TX 78712) SSB 1.106
• Graduate pay: $19.00 per hour

About Longhorn Wellness Center

The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) promotes student well-being and creates a healthier campus community through programs education and environmental approaches.

Purpose

The LWC is seeking a non-academic Graduate Student Associate to support: 1) the LWCs mental health and social connection-focused peer support program the Longhorn SHARE Project 2) the development of peer support as a strategy area for student well-being and 3) other Longhorn Wellness Center initiatives enhancing connection support and well-being for UT Austin students. This role is primarily supervised by the Peer Support Strategy Coordinator but with frequent opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other LWC and Healthyhorns staff and fellow student employees.

Responsibilities

GUIDANCE & MENTORSHIP OF STUDENT PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

• Provide administrative support mentorship and guidance for active peer support specialists in a mental health and wellness-focused environment.
• Lead meetings and provide support for SHARE Student Advisory Group.
• Assist with peer support specialist recruitment and selection process.

PEER SUPPORT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

• Support the development of peer support as a health-promoting strategy by gathering existing research and student input connecting with campus partners and assisting with early planning.
• As appropriate based on LWC strategic priorities plan and implement an initiative related to peer support social connection and/or any other LWC well-being focus area.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND CAMPUS

• Manage SHARE Circle requests confirm details with requestors and coordinate peer facilitator sign-up process.
• Train and facilitate existing Longhorn Wellness Center workshops as needed.
• Respond to general inquiries sent to the Longhorn SHARE Project email inbox.
• Assist peer support undergraduate student assistants and interns with research projects class activity preparation and/or assessment activities.
• Collaborate with other Longhorn Wellness Center student staff and full-time staff on well-being initiatives programs or outreach activities as opportunities arise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a nationally accredited institution
• Enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at UT Austin
• Strong written verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively manage a variety of tasks and take initiative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or prior education in an academic discipline relevant to the position
• Prior experience or training in peer support mentorship coaching teaching workshop facilitation conflict resolution restorative justice circles crisis call centers or similar.
• Skilled in public speaking group facilitation and/or community building
• Experience with program or event planning promotion and/or evaluation
• Familiar with common challenges and mental health-related concerns of college students
• Working familiarity with UT campus and student support resources

Salary Range

• Graduate pay: $19.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• May work outdoors at events
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

• The position is expected to work 20 hours per week.
• Hours will be primarily completed onsite with some opportunities for remote work.
• There is 1 position open
• This position will start in August 2026 with the possibility of continuing employment beyond the 2026-2027 academic year.

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.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Questions can be directed to Adrian Lancaster Peer Support Project Coordinator Longhorn Wellness Center
• If you have a work study award you will need to include a screenshot of your My Financial page showing your Work Study award. Make sure your EID and the date/year of the award is visible.

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 multi-select 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 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 addition you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies 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.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys 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

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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.