Senior Student Associate - LBJ Business Policy Roundtable

Job Posting Title:

Senior Student Associate - LBJ Business Policy Roundtable

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Hiring Department:

Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 16, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

About The LBJ School of Public Affairs

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation’s premier public policy schools. As Texas’ top-ranked policy school for over five decades, the LBJ School provides unmatched opportunities for students to engage with policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in Austin and beyond. The school is committed to improving the quality of public service in the United States and abroad at all levels of governance and civic engagement. Our goals are to prepare students and professionals for leadership positions in public service, produce interdisciplinary research to advance our understanding of complex societal problems and create solutions, promote effective public policy and management practice and foster civic engagement on issues of public concern.

Committed to advancing the quality of public service, the LBJ School continues to drive education, research and civic engagement at all levels of governance. 

About the LBJ Business Policy Roundtable
The LBJ Business Policy Roundtable is a flagship speaker series at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin. The series convenes top leaders from business, government, and academia to shape a forward-looking public policy agenda for U.S. business competitiveness. Against a backdrop of shifting global trade dynamics, rapid technological innovation, and evolving national security priorities, the Roundtable engages students, policymakers, and industry leaders in substantive dialogue on how America can lead in the 21st-century economy. During the 2026-2027 academic year, the series will host six convenings.

Purpose
The LBJ School is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student to serve as Graduate Program Coordinator for the LBJ Business Policy Roundtable. The Coordinator will be integral to the successful execution of this high-profile public policy initiative, with responsibilities spanning event management, speaker engagement, and audience development. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leaders in business and government while gaining hands-on experience in program management, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement. The role reports to Senior Economic Policy Advisor at the LBJ School.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Speaker & Stakeholder Coordination: Assist in outreach, scheduling, and communications with invited speakers, VIP guests, and institutional partners.

• Audience Development: Help design and implement strategies to broaden the series’ reach among students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Austin business community.

• Social Media & Communications: Draft and post engaging social media content, and follow-up summaries to promote the series and highlight key takeaways; Prepare speaker bios, background materials, and talking points for moderators and hosts.

• Event Operations: Support planning, logistics, and execution for each session

• Post-Event Follow-Up: Assist with event wrap-up, including thank-you notes, audience engagement metrics, and content archiving.

Required Qualifications

• Current UT Austin graduate student in law, business, policy, communications, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Comfort interacting with senior leaders and public figures.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and event promotion strategies.

*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Pay Rate

$18 per hour

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

• Repetitive use of keyboard

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• Resume/CV

• Letter of interest

• Three work references with contact information

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Employment Eligibility:

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

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use 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]

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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 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.