Hourly - Cybersecurity Communications Assistant

Non-Exempt

Immediately

$27.50/hour

19.50 hours per week

Information Security Office

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

To support the University of Texas System's information security initiatives. This role will assist with cybersecurity-related communications, marketing campaigns, training content development, and event coordination. It's ideal for someone detail-oriented, creative, and interested in gaining experience in marketing, communications, and event planning within a technical and security-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity Communications & Marketing Support
  • Assist in creating and editing content for newsletters, websites, social media, and training materials focused on cybersecurity awareness.
  • Help design marketing materials such as flyers, posters, and digital graphics for security campaigns.
• Event Coordination Support
  • Assist with planning and logistics for cybersecurity conferences and departmental events (virtual and in-person).
  • Help manage registration lists, prepare presentation materials, and coordinate with vendors and track engagement metrics.
  • Provide on-site or virtual support during events.
• Training & Awareness Support
  • Help organize and distribute cybersecurity awareness materials.
  • Assist with scheduling and tracking training sessions and track engagement metrics.
  • Support phishing simulation campaigns and reporting.
• General Project Assistance
  • Maintain SharePoint and Teams sites with updated content.
  • Provide support for communications and event projects as needed.

Detail-oriented, creative, and interested in gaining experience in marketing, communications, and event planning within a technical and security-focused environment.

• High school diploma.
• Completion of at least 30 credit hours of higher education or may substitute one year of related experience for 30 credit hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• College degree is preferred.
• Experience with basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Interest in cybersecurity and technology.
• Event planning or coordination experience.

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Uses standard office equipment

This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility.

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu.