• Graduate Assistant-New York Life grant

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, 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 NumberA1308

     

    Working TitleGraduate Assistant-New York Life grant

     

    LocationEdinburg, Texas

     

    CollegeSchool of Social Work

     

    DepartmentSchool of Social Work

     

    DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

     

    FTE.5

    Scope of Job

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student to support the implementation of a grant focused on culturally informed approaches to grief and loss. This short-term position will primarily assist with planning and executing conferences, webinars, and events related to the grant, as well as providing general administrative and research support.

     

    The Graduate Research Assistant will be supervised by the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development , also PI of the grant.

     

    + Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of grant-related conferences, workshops, and community events.

    + Communicate with speakers, participants, and vendors to ensure smooth logistics and scheduling.

    + Support event promotion through email campaigns, social media, and flyer creation.

    + Manage event registration, materials preparation, and day-of logistics.

    + Assist with data collection, documentation, and reporting related to grant activities.

    + Conduct literature reviews and assist with research tasks as needed.

    + Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning and evaluation.

    + Perform other duties as assigned related to the grant’s objectives.

     

    This is a grant-funded position for a assignment ending in January 31,2026. Compensation will be provided in accordance with university guidelines for graduate assistantships.

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    + Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at UTRGV .

    + Student can be in social work, related fields, or fields such as business, communications, etc.

    + Strong organizational and communication skills.

    + Experience with event planning or coordination preferred.

    + Interest in culturally responsive practices, grief and loss, or community engagement.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preferably Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Communications, Business Administration.

     

    Salary$1,250 per month-20 hours a week

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    Desired Start Date11/24/2025

     

    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 Date11/17/2025

     

    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

    *Specific applicant documents- resume

     

    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/49394

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Unofficial Transcripts

     

    Optional Documents