Graduate Research Assistant

The Annette Strauss Institue for Civic Life is seeking a motivated and innovative Graduate Assistant with an interest in K-12 public education, specifically in the area of social studies and civic education.  The 20 hour per week role is to administer the Strauss Institute’s Speak Up! Speak Out! K-12 project-based civic education program.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support and expand the Speak Up! Speak Out! K-12 civic education program by overseeing content creation, communication, outreach, teacher coordination, implementation, and evaluation. (40%) 

• Identify, propose, and execute new opportunities to advance the Institute's K-12 educational initiatives. (10%) 

• Transition the program's focus to primarily target middle schools. (10%) 

• Develop training materials and attend conferences to cultivate partnerships and promote K-12 educational outreach programs, activities, and curriculum for the Institute. (10%) 

• Simplify and streamline educator participation in the program to encourage increased involvement and ease of integration into the curriculum. (10%) 

• Collaborate in securing external funding and contribute to maintaining the fiscal sustainability of the Institute's K-12 initiatives. (10%) 

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director and contribute to special projects as needed. (10%) 

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. 

• Prior experience in program management, operations, or a related field  

• Relevant experience in education, program coordination, or related fields. 

• Familiarity with K-12 educational settings and practices. 

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Proficiency in project management tools and stakeholder communication. 

• Established network within educational and community networks. 

• Experience in securing external funding and proposal writing. 

Compensation:

• Competitive stipend based on qualifications and experience.