Marketing And Communications Assistant, Cockrell School Of Engineering

Marketing and Communications Assistant, Cockrell School of Engineering

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 numbers 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.

Cockrell School Marketing and Communications, located on the 10th Floor of Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall, oversees all aspects of the Texas Engineering brand. Our strategists, writers, designers and media and digital pros capture, promote and publicize our story through impactful content that raises the global reputation of our school, departments, centers and programs.

Position Purpose

The Marketing and Communications Assistant will help the Cockrell School of Engineering Marketing and Communications team develop stories that feature engineering students (suggest ideas, interview subjects, write brief copy, capture video/photo, etc.), assist with writing, and support our website projects. As the Marketing and Communications Assistant, you may also work on special projects such as commencement, taking Scraps the robot dog into the community, contributing to Texas Engineer magazine, and student engagement initiatives. You will be able to develop your marketing and communications skills while seeing tangible results.

Job Responsibilities As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, 19.5 hours a week you will…

• Develop stories to share on our website and social media platforms.
• Copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading items to be shared online.
• Assist with building and reviewing pages on our websites using WordPress (no code needed).
• Attend regular team meetings to discuss projects and updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your duties are likely to evolve as you gain experience within the department. This is a long-term opportunity that will lead into future semesters (depending on performance). Please note that your weekly hours might vary over the semester depending on workload.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at University of Texas at Austin.
• Experience with journalistic writing/copywriting/editing/proofreading.
• Experience editing a website and building pages within a CMS, preferably WordPress.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous video/photo content experience.
• Experience with website best practices.
• Experience with student engagement.

Career Competencies Gained

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
• Make decisions and solve problems with creative approaches.
• Synthesize information, develop ideas, and leverage knowledge to achieve strategic goals.

Salary Range

$20.00/hour

Employment Dates

September 2025 - May 2026

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions, Monday-Friday in the Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ)
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Schedule/availability

Desired Class Level(s): Current Undergraduate or Graduate Level preferred

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen, Non-U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non-acad_employment.html#cond_SNAEmp

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 uses 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 as 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.