First-Gen Longhorns Graduate Assistant

First-Gen Longhorns Graduate Assistant First-Gen Longhorns celebrates and supports UT Austin's first-gen community. First-Gen Longhorns oversees campus-wide events, the First-Generation Living Learning Community, and First-Gen Experience. This role will serve the First-Gen Experience program which supports all undergraduate first-generation students through the entirety of their college career. The program employees 20 Peer Success Coaches who serve as mentors to incoming first-gen college students. The GA will provide direct supervision to the cohort of Coaches, providing them with key support to ensure that their responsibilities and expectations are met. Additionally, this position will assist in planning monthly events for the entire first-gen community, which includes community building, professional development, life-building skills and overall transition support. Additional assistance will be provided for communications and marketing strategies including the First-Gen Newsletter, social media content, and general communication needs. The GA will also assist in general office duties and collaborating with campus partners in order to deliver programs for UT students. Hours to be generally scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours each month Qualification for in-state tuition rates Comprehensive insurance benefits package Pending availability of funding within the department, the position may be eligible for a title change (temporary position) during the summer months of June, July, and August which would include hourly wages, though the benefits package is not offered