Graduate Assistant - OBI

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Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Job Class Code 10096 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

Posting Number A1486 Working Title Graduate Assistant - OBI Location Edinburg, Texas College N/A Department Bilingual Integration Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .5 Scope of Job

GA will provide the OBI with assistance in various research activities,

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Duties will involve providing assistance with general office and research tasks. Graduate Assistants may be assigned to professional staff in any department of the University. Additional details will be provided by the hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be in good academic standing

2. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher appropriate to the area of service

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish/English bilingual
• Social media experience
• Professional and/or educational experience with issues related to bilingualism, bilingual education, and/or bilingual communities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Receptive to feedback
• Able to follow directives
• Takes initiative
• Strong organization skills

Salary $1250/month Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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 Date 08/25/2026 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 Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52351

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts