Graduate Writing Consultant - Rhetoric (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title Graduate Writing Consultant - Rhetoric (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)---- Hiring Department OnRamps---- Position Open To All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours 15---- FLSA Status Non-Exempt from FLSA---- Earliest Start Date Immediately---- Position Duration Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026---- Location AUSTIN, TX---- Job Details Work-Study Job Information Jeffery Doyle- Supervisor Remote in Austin area New OnRamps student employee pay is $16.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay is $17.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $18.00 hourly. Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026 Ten positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only. General Notes OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity. Purpose OnRamps Rhetoric is seeking a part-time graduate student employee to conduct on-line writing consultations for high school students enrolled in its RHE 306 and RHE 309J courses during the upcoming academic year. The consultant will conduct virtual writing consultations with students across the state of Texas. Other duties may include virtual classroom visits and consultations, student communication, academic integrity investigative support, and asynchronous contributions to trainings and workshops. Responsibilities Virtual Writing Consultations Virtual Classroom Visits Student Communications Academic Integrity Support Contribution to Trainings and Workshops Required Qualifications Graduate student in good standing at The University of Texas at Austin Experience tutoring or providing writing consultations Familiarity with Zoom, MS Word, and Canvas LMS Professional conduct and attire Punctual, reliable, and responsible Self-motivated and committed to student success Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Interest and experience in Rhetoric, English, Communication, Education, or related field. More than one (1) year working in tutoring; or 1 year or more specifically in writing consultations or English tutoring. Prior experience working with high school students. Experience working in a University Writing Center or tutoring program. Fluency in more than one language. Experience with MS Outlook, Canvas LMS, Smartsheet, and Zoom Conferencing. Salary $16.00 - $18.00 hourly Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Remote work environment Use of manual dexterity 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 3 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_acad_employment.html---- 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. Apply To This Job