• Title IX Graduate Assistant

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant

     

    Job Class Code10096

     

    FLSAExempt

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.

    2. Must be in good academic standing

    3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

    Position Information

    Posting NumberA1132

     

    Working TitleTitle IX Graduate Assistant

     

    LocationBrownsville, Texas

     

    CollegeN/A

     

    DepartmentStudent Accessibility Services

     

    DivisionDivision of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

     

    FTE.50

     

    Scope of Job

     

    Scope of Job

     

    The Graduate Assistant for Student Accessibility Services will work as a member of the SAS team to coordinate and oversee Title IX Pregnancy cases; provide support to include, but not limited to, assisting with the collection and reviewing of medical documentation; case management of students registered with the office; communicate frequently with faculty; demonstrate resourcefulness with UTRGV departments and services; and other duties as assigned.

     

    The Graduate Assistant will be introduced to the university community as well as SAS best practices in the provision of services to students with pregnancy related accommodations.

     

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

     

    The Graduate Assistant must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong time management and organizational skills; be self-motivated and take initiative to demonstrate progress; demonstrate an ability to work independently and in teams; and display strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills to meet the demands of case management.

     

    Computer literacy (proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel for word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet manipulation; MS Teams, Zoom or other video communications) is required.

     

    This position calls for effective case management to occur, thus the Graduate Assistant must demonstrate collaborative assessment of student records and evaluate options related to academic accommodations for pregnancy cases. Must possess effective communication skills (follow-up with students and faculty), as well as experience with presentations and providing training as requested. Prior experience with case management is preferred.

     

    The Graduate Assistant will need to become proficient in the records management software utilized by Student Accessibility Services (Maxient/ AIM ).

     

    The position requires a commitment to student confidentiality. This position may require assisting SAS staff on other office tasks as needed.

     

    1. Currently admitted to the UTRGV Graduate College

    2. Be in good academic standing

    3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six semester credit hours during the summer session), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in case management, and understanding academic accommodations related to pregnancy Title IX requests.

     

    Salary1250.00 monthly

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    Desired Start Date01/06/2025

     

    Posting Detail Information

    EEO Statement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

     

    Open Date

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Dear Applicant,

     

    Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

     

    Date of Birth

     

    Social Security Number

     

    Gender

     

    Ethnicity/Race

     

    Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

     

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45003

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    Optional Documents

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application