Graduate Assistant- Mexican American Studies
Part-timeUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Cleveland, TXPart-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Graduate Assistant- Mexican American Studies. The Graduate Assistant for Mexican American Studies will support faculty with administrative tasks, office hours, and other duties as needed. This position is available to full-time enrolled graduate students, with a maximum appointment of 25% FTE, equivalent to 10 hours per week. Preference is given to students in good standing with the MA Mexican American Studies program who are available to work at both campuses.
Key focus areas include Assist faculty with administrative work, Assist faculty with office hours, and Perform other duties as needed.
Successful candidates bring Admitted To Graduate Program, Good Academic Standing, and Full-Time Registration. Important skills include Administrative Work and Office Hours.
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Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant
Job Class Code10096
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
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Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
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Must be in good academic standing
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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 NumberA1381
Working TitleGraduate Assistant- Mexican American Studies
LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas
CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts
DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTEVaries
Scope of Job
Assist faculty with administrative work, office hours and other duties as needed. Maximum appointment is limited to 25% FTE (10 hours per week).
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Graduate Assistant position is available to full-time enrolled graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference to those in good standing with the MA Mexican American Studies program. Students should be available to work at both campuses.
Salary
Number of Vacancies2
Desired Start Date09/01/2026
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 Date05/07/2026
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:
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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/51063
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