TIP STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

24-25 TIP Student Leaders

24-25 CAs

TIP Course Assistants

TIP Scholars Course Assistants (CAs) are successful and talented students within the College of Natural Sciences who assist first-year students as they transition to the academic rigor of UT Austin. They are trained in effective study practices and serve as a role model for academic success. CAs are not tutors – their primary goal is to help students develop effective study skills and critical thinking techniques through Socratic questioning, which students can then take to other courses and learning contexts.

TIP Scholars CAs facilitate weekly Collaborative Study Sessions (CSS) for TIP restricted core courses: CH 301, CH 302, BIO 311C, BIO 311D, and BIO 325. They provide support during discussions, and collaborate with the TIP specific course instructor to promote student engagement and positive learning outcomes. They are an integral part of the staff at the TIP Scholars Program and serve as a vital resource for student academic success.

Hiring Process

The TIP Course Assistant position is open to all current or former TIP Scholars. The hiring process starts in the Fall and the application opens around October-November. All CA candidates must complete a student leadership training seminar class (NSC 109) in the Spring semester prior to the start of their Fall employment. 

Staff Supervisor

Giovanni Johnson - TIP Senior Student Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly training
  • Lead at least one session of CSS per week
  • Attend course lectures, lab/discussion groups
  • Collaborate with TIP faculty to support student success
  • Commitment to a full one-year term of employment (renewable contingent upon successful job performance)

Benefits

  • Up to 6-Hour per week employment
  • Work-study eligible position
  • Competitive UT Austin student employee compensation
  • Experience working with a diverse population of students
  • Flexible hours
  • Valuable, transferable skills acquisition (e.g., cultural / leadership competency, conflict resolution, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Open to current & former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Successful completion of NSC 109 in the Spring semester preceding the appointment
  • Successful completion of the course for which they are assigned (defined as a grade of B+ or higher)
  • Plan to enroll full-time during the upcoming academic year
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

  *Please note: students who hold any student employment appointment at the University cannot be employed for more than 20 hours per week at the University of Texas at Austin. This 20 hours per week maximum includes the hours for any other appointment you may hold across campus.

All TIP student employment positions align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.

24-25 Mentors

TIP Peer Mentors

TIP Peer Mentors are trained student leaders within the College of Natural Sciences who support first-year students in their transition to UT. Through weekly contact with their mentees, peer mentors help students learn about campus resources, adjust to college life, pursue extracurricular opportunities, and develop educational and career aspirations.

Hiring Process

  • The application opens October-November
  • All Mentor candidates must complete a student leadership training seminar class (NSC 109) in the Spring semester prior to the start of their Fall employment. 

Staff Supervisor

Giovanni Johnson - TIP Senior Student Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly mentor trainings
  • Lead bi-weekly mentee group meetings and community building events
  • Conduct bi-weekly individual meetings with each assigned mentee
  • Update TIP Scholars staff on individual monthly mentee progress
  • Commitment to a full one-year term of employment (renewable contingent upon successful job performance)

Benefits

  • Up to 7-Hour per week employment
  • Work-study eligible position
  • Competitive UT Austin student employee compensation
  • Experience working with a diverse population of students
  • Flexible hours
  • Valuable, transferable skills acquisition (e.g., cultural / leadership competency, conflict resolution, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Open to current / former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Successful completion of NSC 109 in the Spring semester preceding the appointment
  • Plan to enroll full-time during the upcoming academic year
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

 *Please note: students who hold any student employment position at the University cannot be employed for more than 20 hours per week at the University of Texas at Austin (with the exception of Resident Assistant positions). This 20 hours per week maximum includes the hours for any other appointment you may hold across campus.

All TIP student employment positions align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.

24-25 PAAs

TIP Peer Academic Advisors

Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs) are trained student leaders who work alongside TIP Advising staff to provide additional academic advising, degree planning, and resources for TIP students. PAAs can assist students with: advising worksheets, reviewing degree audits, ATE assistance, certificates and minors, and entry-level requirements.

Hiring Process

  • Application opens October-November
  • All PAA candidates must complete a student leadership training seminar class (NSC 109) in the Spring semester prior to the start of their Fall employment

Staff Supervisor

Gabe Lopez - TIP Academic Advising Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Teaching Assistant (TA) for NSC 108 (Fall Semester Only)
    • Work with a TIP staff instructor to prepare class materials
    • Facilitate in-class activities
    • Help keep track of attendance and messaging to students
    • Assist students with academic planning through group advising
  • Support TIP's Advising Operations
    • Attend weekly professional development and training meetings
    • Create advising resources for students
    • Hold weekly drop-in advising hours for TIP students
    • Meet with students for Graduation Planning
  • Commitment to a full one-year term of employment (renewable contingent upon successful job performance)

Benefits

  • Up to 10-Hour per week employment*
  • Competitive UT Austin student employee compensation
  • Experience working with a diverse population of students
  • Flexible hours
  • Valuable, transferable skills acquisition (e.g., cultural / leadership competency, conflict resolution, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Open to current / former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Plan to enroll full-time during the upcoming academic year
  • Basic Office 365 knowledge
  • Successful completion of NSC 109 in the Spring semester preceding the appointment
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

 *Please note: students who hold any academic appointment (this includes student employment for TIP with the exception of Office Assistants) at the University cannot be employed for more than 20 hours per week at the University of Texas at Austin. This 20 hours per week maximum includes the hours for any other appointment you may hold across campus.

All TIP student employment positions align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.

24-25 Office Assistants

TIP Office Assistants

TIP Office Assistants (OAs) are undergraduate students who assist the TIP Scholars Program with various administrative functions and office management. OAs are the face of the TIP office space, providing front desk coverage and working to provide a welcoming environment for all TIP office visitors. 

Hiring Process

  • Application opens in February/March
  • Interview with TIP Admin & current Office Assistants
  • Selection: March/April

Staff Supervisor

Lizzie Peña - TIP Senior Administrative Associate

Responsibilities

  • Provide hospitality and customer service support to TIP office visitors
  • Office management
    • Check-in students for advising and staff appointments
    • Assist with printing requests
  • TIP staff and project support
  • Commitment to a full one-year term of employment (renewable contingent upon successful job performance)

Benefits

  • Up to 10-Hour per week employment*
  • Competitive UT Austin student employee compensation
  • Work-study eligible position
  • Experience working with student populations and student program
  • Flexible hours
  • Valuable, transferable skills acquisition (e.g., cultural / leadership competency, conflict resolution, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Open to current / former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Polite and effective phone etiquette
  • Basic Office 365 knowledge
  • Plan to enroll full-time during the upcoming academic year
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

 *Please note: students who hold any academic appointment (this includes student employment for TIP with the exception of Office Assistants) at the University cannot be employed for more than 20 hours per week at the University of Texas at Austin. This 20 hours per week maximum includes the hours for any other appointment you may hold across campus.

All TIP student employment positions align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.

24-25 Ambassadors

TIP Student Ambassadors

Volunteer position

Staff Supervisor

Karen Weems - Program Manager

Responsibilities

  • TBD

Benefits

 

Qualifications

  • Open to current / former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 3.0 GPA or higher

TIP Social Media Intern

The TIP Social Media Intern is an undergraduate student who creates engaging content for the TIP Scholars social media platforms which reaches current students, alumni, prospective students, and campus stakeholders. This position is responsible for managing the TIP Instagram account and developing a media content calendar. 

TIP is not currently searching for a Social Media Intern at this time. Please check back next year.

Hiring Process

  • Application opens in February/March (may not be hiring every year)
  • Interview with TIP staff interview panel
  • Selection: March/April

 

Staff Supervisor

Theresa Dickinson - TIP Associate Academic Advisors

Responsibilities

  • Develop content that captures curiosity and generates interest around on-campus events
  • Address colleagues, superiors and social media inquiries appropriately
  • Create succinct and accurate media content
  • Facilitate fun and engaging conversations online with students, student leadership, staff and alumni
  • Organize and maintain calendars, timelines and tasks
  • Learn engagement strategies and optimal posting schedule for students
  • Utilize Canva and Adobe Suite to create promotional content
  • Create and edit promotional videos, photos, and text about the TIP mission and community

Benefits

  • Up to 10-Hour per week employment*
  • Competitive UT Austin student employee compensation
  • Work-study eligible position
  • Experience working with student populations and student program
  • Flexible hours
  • Valuable, transferable skills acquisition (e.g., cultural / leadership competency, conflict resolution, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Open to current / former TIP Scholars
  • In-residence, overall 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Commitment to fostering sense of belonging and community building
  • Plan to enroll full-time during the upcoming academic year
  • Basic Office 365 knowledge
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

 *Please note: students who hold any academic appointment (this includes student employment for TIP with the exception of Office Assistants) at the University cannot be employed for more than 20 hours per week at the University of Texas at Austin. This 20 hours per week maximum includes the hours for any other appointment you may hold across campus.

All TIP student employment positions align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.