Student Technician, Multimedia Content Assistant, Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Student Technician, Multimedia Content Assistant, Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

• Hiring Department:

  Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

• Position Open To:

  All Applicants

• Weekly Scheduled Hours:

  20

• FLSA Status:

  To Be Determined at Offer

• Earliest Start Date:

  Ongoing

• Position Duration:

  Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin

• named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report
• the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit.

Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. Purpose The National Academy of Construction (NAC) seeks a creative and motivated part-time Student Technician to support the Academy's communications, digital media, and content production initiatives. This role works closely with NAC staff, leadership, and committees-particularly the Communications & Marketing Committee and the Executive Insights Committee-to support podcast production, social media engagement, digital communications, and event coordination. The National Academy of Construction (NAC) is an organization of distinguished leaders in the construction industry who are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the built environment. Through thought leadership, collaboration, and the sharing of expertise, NAC works to advance the construction industry and support the development of future industry leaders. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. Employment is expected to continue for future semesters. Responsibilities Plan, record, edit, and publish NAC podcast episodes. Coordinate guest participation, recording logistics, and prepare podcast summaries or outlines. Edit audio and video content, ensure quality control, publish episodes on designated platforms, and maintain an organized archive of podcast assets. Manage and grow NAC's LinkedIn presence and support promotion of podcasts, publications, and committee initiatives. Collaborate with NAC staff and the Communications & Marketing Committee to develop messaging, promotional content, and digital outreach materials. Track social media engagement metrics and compile basic analytics to support communications efforts. Assist with preparing PowerPoint presentations, compiling data, and supporting NAC committee initiatives. Support planning and logistics for NAC webinars and events, including assisting at the Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN (September 21-27, 2026). Required Qualifications Availability to work up to 20 hours per week Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to collaborate with staff, committees, and senior industry leaders Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint Proficiency with LinkedIn Experience with social media content creation Basic familiarity with audio recording and editing tools (e.g., Riverside, Audacity, or similar) Ability to travel, set up, and attend the NAC Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, September 21-27, 2026 The student non-academic position requires at least six hours enrollment for fall and spring semesters Salary Range $17 per hour + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Use of manual dexterity Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Climbing of stairs May work around standard office conditions Some heavy lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. may be required Travel required Work Shift Flexible; Weekly Hours Vary Work to be performed hybrid May work evenings, weekends and holidays Required Materials Resume/CV 2 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. 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 confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_S...

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]

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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.