| Location | Edinburg, TX |
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Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code 10095 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications
Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
Must be in good academic standing
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 A1481 Working Title SOSW-Graduate Research Assistant Location Edinburg, Texas College School of Social Work Department School of Social Work Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .25 Scope of Job
The Research Assistant will support the School of Social Work, with responsibilities related to research recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and community outreach. The student will assist with implementing research activities, engaging with community members and participants, organizing and collecting project data, and supporting data analysis and interpretation.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Master Student from Social Work.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 11/02/2026
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Open Date 10/19/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
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