Puentes Graduate Research Student Assistant

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code10095

FLSAExempt

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 NumberA1339

Working TitlePuentes Graduate Research Student Assistant

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts

DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies

DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

FTE.5

Scope of Job

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Student will engage in exclusive networking ,research, and professional development activities, participate in cohort-building events, and enjoy flexible work schedules that accommodate academic commitments. Puentes provides opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, develop critical skills like time management and communication, and gain confidence in a professional setting.

Develop and maintain relationships with the community, university students, university faculty and staff who are a part of the Puentes year 2 workshops and help guide them on any questions they may have regarding the grant and their assignments.

Responsible for assisting with seminars, conferences, workshops, campus talks and events under the Puentes grant. Student will learn about Mexican American studies and social justice in our local school, University, and community and will work closely faculty and staff from various departments on helping develop their syllabi’s and SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats) assignments to help create a sense of belonging in their classrooms and depts/centers.

Assist in the management- Students will manage their time as well as assist PI’s on research for the grants assigned.

Graphic design, students will learn graphic design skills such as creating flyers, promotional items, website design and upkeep as well as how to use Adobe and other UTRGV media tools to maintain the grant.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

• Must be able to engage in public speaking.

• Must be able to work individually and as a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary1250.00 Monthly

Number of Vacancies2

Desired Start Date01/20/2026

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 Date01/14/2026

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Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49954

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of 3 References