Graduate Assistant - WS - OBI

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Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code 10082 FLSA Exempt 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 Number A1475 Working Title Graduate Assistant - WS - OBI Location Edinburg, Texas College N/A Department Bilingual Integration Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .5 Scope of Job

This position offers opportunities to support programming, activities, and research initiatives while gaining mentorship and professional development.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, duties will vary depending on the project

and assigned research/scholarly functions or other creative projects not limited to:

• Coordinates communications for projects and activities that support the mission and vision of the Office of Bilingual Integration (OBI).
• Develops and implements strategic marketing and communications plans in line with the overall university goals and strategies.
• Design publications and other informational materials for various activities.
• Coordinates communications via various media resources.
• Write relevant content to communicate information to students, staff, and faculty.
• Conduct research to support initiatives, programs, and ongoing projects.
• Review and synthesize post-event surveys and feedback to inform future

programming and strengthen event outcomes.

• Work on other projects as needed

Important: This position requires in-person work at the Center of the Borderlands office

located on the Edinburg campus (EEDUC 2.216B, soon moving to the Shary Room, 1st floor

Edinburg Library) during regular office hours.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• • Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in good academic standing.
• 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.

• Responsible, enthusiastic, independent, adheres to deadlines, and takes initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with different groups and independently with minimal

supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred).
• Experience developing content and engagement with social media platforms and

programming activities.

• Background in writing, marketing, and/or research related activities
• Knowledge of HTML, Canvas, CSS, Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design tools a plus.

Salary Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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 Date 08/19/2026 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2