• Graduate Assistant: Web Content Specialist…

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant

     

    Job Class Code10096

     

    FLSAExempt

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School

    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, three semester credit hours during thesummer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

    Position Information

    Posting NumberA1309

     

    Working TitleGraduate Assistant: Web Content Specialist – RCVCOBE (Spring 2026)

     

    LocationEdinburg, Texas

     

    CollegeRobert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

     

    DepartmentRCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship

     

    DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

     

    FTE.5

    Scope of Job

    The Web Content Specialist Graduate Assistant is responsible for managing, updating, and publishing content on RCVCOBE web pages to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with university branding and accessibility standards. Duties include regularly reviewing pages, adjusting layouts or media, and supporting the creation of new pages or improvements to site navigation. The candidate will work with faculty and staff to gather information, respond to update requests, and support the college’s digital communication needs. Additional tasks include monitoring for outdated content or broken links, recommending usability improvements, and coordinating with IT, marketing, or communications personnel as needed. The role may also involve maintaining event pages, uploading documents, and posting announcements.

     

    Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE );assistantships are semester-based and subject to renewal each term.

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    The Graduate Assistantship is available to master’s or doctoral students assigned to a faculty or staff member within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship ( RCVCOBE ). Duties relate to the student’s field of study and may vary by project. The Web Content Specialist Graduate Assistant should have basic knowledge of web content management, including updating pages, publishing materials, and ensuring site accuracy and functionality. The student must be able to apply university web standards and accessibility guidelines.Candidates must have foundational experience in web design and basic graphic design to support the visual presentation of web content.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with web platforms such as WordPress, HTML , CSS , Drupal, or similar tools

    + Familiarity with web design principles, accessibility standards, responsive layouts, and basic UX practices

    + Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)

    + Strong communication skills

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrative units

     

    Salary5000.00

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    Desired Start Date01/16/2026

     

    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 Date11/20/2025

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49422

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Unofficial Transcripts

     

    Optional Documents