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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 NumberA1269

Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Center for Innovation & Commercialization

LocationWeslaco, Texas

CollegeRobert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

DepartmentRCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship

DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

FTE0.5

Scope of Job

Position Overview:

The UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization ( CIC ) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support marketing, communications, and event promotion efforts. This position will play a key role in increasing awareness and engagement with CIC programs, events, and competitions through social media, digital content, and on-campus initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee and manage CIC’sFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, LinkTree, and StartupTreepages.

+ Create engaging content, includingcaptions, photos, videos, reels, infographics, and flyersto promote CIC activities.

+ UseCapCutto edit and produce short-form video content and reels.

+ UseCanvato design professional marketing materials (flyers, brochures, infographics, and social media graphics).

+ UseLoomyto schedule social media posts.

+ Monitor CIC social media accounts, track engagement, and respond to comments/messages.

+ Track and reportsocial media engagement metricsmonthly.

+ Create and distribute amonthly CIC newsletter.

+ Takephotos and videosduring CIC programs, events, and competitions.

+ Interview students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, community members, alumni, and other participantsto gather testimonials about their CIC experience.

+ Create and maintain adatabase of videos and photosfor CIC promotional use.

+ Draft and distributepress releasesto inform the community of CIC’s upcoming programs, events, and competitions.

+ Maintain project management updates throughMonday.com.

+ Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of CIC and UTRGV on-campus events across the Rio Grande Valley.

+ Provideadministrative supportand assist CIC staff in the office as needed.

Benefits:

+ Opportunity to gain professional experience in marketing, communications, and event management.

+ Hands-on experience using industry tools and platforms.

+ Networking and professional development opportunities through CIC programs and events.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be a current graduate student at UTRGV (enrolled in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026).

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Comfortable conducting interviews and engaging with diverse groups of people.

+ Experience with social media platforms and content creation.

+ Experience writing press releases.

+ Proficiency inCapCut, Canva, and Microsoft Office;

+ Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills.

+ Ability to attend and assist with events, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity withMonday.com,a project management software andLoomly,a tool for scheduling social media posts.

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 Date08/25/2025

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/48386

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ List of 3 References

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Writing / Publication Sample

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Multi Media

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates