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Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code10095

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 NumberA1234

Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant Communication Sciences & Disorders 2025-2026 (Dr. Vargas-Bustos)

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Health Professions

DepartmentCollege of Health Professions / Communication Disorders

DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

FTE.25

Scope of Job

• This position is for scholarly research and may include clinical research

• Assist with research duties including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and prepare presentations.

• Assist with project management including coordinating research activities and organizing databases, assist with in-person data collection, and managing social media presence of project(s) to targeted research participants.

• Develop research related materials as needed (i.e. Recruitment announcements, training materials, protocols, etc.).

• Skills in ability to learn research-related statistical software (e.g: Qualtrics, SPSS , etc.) and other related software as needed, are preferred.

• Essential knowledge for Microsoft Word, Excel

• Have interest in conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research in Leadership styles/behaviors and/or Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Duties will vary depending on the project and/or assigned research scholarly function or other creative aspects.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in master’s degree in field of communication disorders, psychology, or bilingual education program.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

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 Date07/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

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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/47767

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ List of 3 References

+ Letter of Interest

Optional Documents