Graduate Assistant - Graduate College

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant

Job Class Code10096

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 NumberA1461

Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Graduate College

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeN/A

DepartmentGraduate College

DivisionDivision of Research

FTE0.5

Scope of Job

This position manages a range of social media activities, including content development, graphic design, and coordinating online posts and stories.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Must be a current UTRGV graduate student actively enrolled in a degree-granting program

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Extensive knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook

• Familiarity with graphic design

• Photography experience is a plus

• Good time-management skills

• Must be a team player and able to work in a team-oriented department

• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Photography experience is a plus.

Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized multitasker

• Must be able to prioritize work in order to meet multiple deadlines.

• 6 months of customer service experience.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus (speak, read, and write).

*This position is not eligible for a Non – Resident Tuition Waiver

Salary

Number of Vacancies2

Desired Start Date11/02/2026

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 Date08/12/2026

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.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52159

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts