About this opportunity
The University of Texas at Austin Students lists this Outreach Associate Alumni Connections & Career Discovery opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Outreach Associate — Alumni Connections & Career Discovery
Exciting Opportunity for University of Texas Students!
Celebrate the Adventures and Success of Texas Longhorns
Are you enthusiastic about building connections and making a meaningful impact on the UT community? We're searching for energetic students to join our outreach team as Outreach Associates!
In this part-time role, you will be contacting recent UT graduates from May 2025 to find out their post-graduation career outcomes. The information you collect plays a crucial role in helping the university celebrate the adventures and successes of its graduates. Furthermore, by gathering and sharing these career insights, you empower your fellow Longhorns to make informed decisions about their own academic and professional paths, identify networking opportunities, and better understand the diverse trajectories available after graduation.
Position Details
Title: Outreach Associate
Employment: On Campus, Part-Time
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Connect with May 2026 UT graduates via phone calls and social media to learn about their career journeys.
Verify and update alumni information by navigating LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
Organize and manage data while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
What You'll Gain
Communication & Resilience: Develop valuable cold-calling and professional communication skills, building the resilience needed to thrive in the modern economy.
Career Exploration: Learn firsthand what early careers after UT can look like by engaging with accomplished alumni from diverse backgrounds.
Campus Connections: Connect deeply with the Career Resources on campus, expanding your own professional network while supporting the Longhorn community.
Research & Data Proficiency: Master tools like LinkedIn to locate and confirm career information efficiently, and build experience in handling sensitive information with integrity.
Team Operations & Collaboration Practices: Gain hands-on experience with how large teams operate in today's economy - using project management systems, time-tracking tools, and modern business intelligence (BI) practices.
Why Join Us?
Earn $15.00 per hour while developing essential skills that will benefit you long after graduation.
Be part of a team that makes a difference in the Longhorn community.
Gain real-world experience that will jumpstart your career development.
If you want to develop professional outreach skills, learn how data-driven teams operate, and explore early career paths by talking directly to the graduates who just walked the stage, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to become an Outreach Associate!
Required Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in using research tools such as LinkedIn.
Ability to manage and maintain sensitive data with integrity.
Networking abilities and comfort level engaging with diverse alumni.
Effective time management to balance a part-time (20-hour) work schedule with studies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cold-calling, canvassing, or outreach.
Knowledge of the 12Twenty platform
Basic Excel Skills
Customer service experience
Salary Range
$15.00 per hour
Working Conditions
Hybrid FAC / Primarily remote
Required Materials
Resume
A document that includes your responses to the following prompts:
Draft a brief (3-4 sentence) message you would send on LinkedIn to a recent UT graduate asking them to share their post-graduation career updates.
Routine outreach and data entry can sometimes feel repetitive. In 2-3 sentences, how do you keep yourself engaged and bring positive energy to a team during monotonous tasks?
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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