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Graduate Assistantships (GAs)

One critical role of The Office of the Dean of Students (DoS) at The University of Texas at Austin is to partner with graduate and undergraduate students in their educational journey. We provide excellent opportunities and an enriched environment for the development of knowledge, skills, and experiences that contribute to academic and life-long success. DoS staff members actively identify and help to eliminate institutional and other factors that threaten student progress. To accomplish these goals, staff members provide variations of one-on-one counseling, educational and developmental workshops, internships, assistantships and leadership programs.

Several higher education and student affairs graduate assistantships are available in the Office of the Dean of Students that provide graduate students with professional opportunities working with students, faculty, and staff in a variety of roles.

The majority of graduate assistantships are filled by graduate students enrolled in the Department of Educational Administration in the College of Education. However, all UT Austin graduate students, who meet the required qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

2008-2009 Eligibility for the Office of the Dean of Students
Graduate Assistantships

Preferred Affiliation:
Preference is given to students in Master's and Doctorate programs in the Department of Educational Administration in the College of Education.

Required Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled graduate student taking at least 9 hours each long semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terms of Employment:

Benefits of Employment:

Please send resume and letter of interest for the following positions to:
Cheryl D. Pyle - Administrative Services Officer I
UT Office of the Dean of Students
1 University Station, A5800 Austin, Texas 78712
Competitive candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Although resumes and letters of interest are received on a rolling basis, interested applicants should apply by Friday, March 21, 2008.

Positions in the Office of the Dean of Students

*Occasionally, positions for the 2008-2009 academic year are filled by returning graduate students. Notifications are sent to inform relevant applicants.

DoS Central

Positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. Description of the DoS Central graduate assistantship may be found below.

Specific questions regarding DoS Central graduate assistantship may be directed to Dr. Margarita M. Arellano or Araceli Nieto.

Provides central administration and oversight for the Office of the Dean of Students and serves as the central clearinghouse for inquiries from students, faculty, family members, staff and alumni. Guided by the university's Institutional Rules, DoS Central implements measures of accountability to help ensure the health, safety, and well being of UT Austin students.

Graduate Assistant (2 positions available)

The focus of this assistantship is to provide the graduate student with generalist experience in student affairs.

DoS Greek Life and Intercultural Education (GLIE)

No positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. However, descriptions of the GLIE graduate assistantship may be found below.

Specific questions regarding Greek Life and Intercultural Education's graduate assistantships may be directed to Dr. Elizabeth G. Medina.

Serve as liaisons between the area of Greek Life and Intercultural Education and the Interfraternity, Panhellenic, United Greek, Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic and National Pan-Hellenic Councils. Serve as consultants to these organizations and assist staff members in developing and implementing area programs.

Graduate Assistant

DoS New Student Services (NSS)

No positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. However, descriptions of the NSS graduate assistantship may be found below.

Specific questions regarding New Student Services' graduate assistantships may be directed to Kristen Jones.

Administers programs for undergraduate students during their first year on campus including pre-semester and summer orientation sessions, Start Fresh events at the beginning of the fall semester, and the ENCORE program for nontraditional students.

Graduate Assistant

DoS Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD)

No positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. However, descriptions of the SALD graduate assistantship may be found below.

Specific questions regarding Student Activities & Leadership Development's graduate assistantships may be directed to Cindy Braly (Risk Management position) and Adrienne MacKenzie (LEAP position).

SALD Student Organizations

Registers student organizations and provides facilities, information, leadership training, and other administrative services for student activities on campus. Supports and encourages involvement in campus life while broadening student impact in the UT Austin Community.

SALD - Student Program Safety

SALD - LEAP (Leadership Education And Progress)

DoS Student Judicial Services (SJS)

No positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. However, a description of the SJS graduate assistantship may be found below.

Specific questions regarding Student Judicial Services' graduate assistantship may be directed to Martha Compton.

Promotes academic integrity and other appropriate standards of conduct for students and the University community. Interprets University policies and implements the student discipline process, which includes investigating alleged student misconduct and resolving student disciplinary matters.

Graduate Assistant

Preference for this position given to students in Master's and PhD programs in the College of Education, Higher Education Administration, or in the School of Law. Additionally, preference is given to students with experience directly related to student discipline and/or working in a student conduct system.