UT Austin has many programs to help you develop your teaching, mentoring, facilitation and leadership skills. These opportunities enable students to refine their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, foster supportive learning environments and guide others in both academic and professional settings, preparing them for influential roles in education and beyond.
Teaching & Mentoring
Teaching and mentoring are meaningful ways to deepen your understanding, build leadership skills, and give back to the UT community. Whether you're serving as a peer mentor, teaching assistant, or student leader, these roles offer hands-on experience in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving—skills that are valuable in any career path.
- CNS Undergraduate Course Assistants
- Sanger Learning Center - Tutors, Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader, Peer Academic Coaches, Public Speaking Peers, and more!
- UTeach Outreach - one of the largest outreach initiatives and strives to broaden participation by inspiring students to take an active interest in STEM.
- CNS Career Services Peer Career Coaches (spring application)
- Pre-Health Professions Peer Coaches (spring application)
- FIG Mentor (fall application)
- Orientation Advisor Recruitment (fall application)
- FRI Peer Mentor (semesterly application, restricted to current FRI students)
- Longhorn SHARE Project - SHARE Support Peer Specialists
- CNS TIP Peer Mentors (TIP students only)
- Title IX Peer-to-Peer Facilitators (fall application)
- Longhorn Wellness Peer Educators
- Student Conduct Board & Restorative Practice Student Facilitators
- UT Zero Waste Program
UT Leadership Programs
Leadership is a vital skill that empowers individuals to inspire, influence, and guide others toward achieving common goals. Engaging in leadership opportunities not only hones these abilities but also positions students for successful careers by enhancing their problem-solving, team-building, and decision-making capabilities.
- Texas LEAD – Leadership Programs from the Office of the Dean of Students
- CoachUT - opportunity to receive free, executive-quality leadership coaching
- Project Advance - a yearlong project management program partnering with local nonprofits
- Longhorn Impact Fellowship (LIFT) - pairs student consultants with sustainable corporations, social enterprises, and non-profits to solve sustainability and impact-focused problems.
- Longhorn Leadership Lab - a training space intentionally designed to promote creative thinking and collaborative engagement. Take your next leadership workshop to new heights and explore your leader identity in the Longhorn Leadership Lab using our interactive field guide.