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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring: Graduate Assistant- Mexican Ame

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, United States, 78540

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistant - Mexican American Studies

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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.

Position Details

  1. Assistantship Title: Graduate Assistant
  2. Job Class Code: 10096
  3. 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

  1. Posting Number: A1274
  2. Working Title: Graduate Assistant- Mexican American Studies
  3. Location: College
  4. College: College of Liberal Arts
  5. Department: College of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies
  6. Division: Provost - Academic Affairs
  7. FTE: 0.500
  8. Scope of Job: Assist faculty with clerical work and with office duties as needed. Maximum appointment is limited to 50% FTE (20 hours per week).
  9. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: The Graduate Assistant position is available to full-time enrolled graduate students.
  10. Preferred Qualifications: Preference to those in good standing with the MA Mexican American Studies program. Students should be available to work at both campuses.
  11. Number of Vacancies: 2
  12. Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025

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: 08/27/2025

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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