Graduate Research Assistant; Presidential Research Fellow School of Nursing

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Title Information

Assistantship

Title:

Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code: 10095

FLSA:
Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently admitted to the Graduate School
• Be in good academic standing
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, three semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Scope of Job

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers doctoral students the opportunity to obtain the prestigious Presidential Research Fellow Award. This award covers mandatory tuition and fees for the DNP program and includes a Research Assistantship requiring 20 hours per week, with a monthly salary of $2,400 ($28,800/year). The award is available for the entire duration of the program, contingent upon maintaining professional and academic performance standards, including a minimum GPA of 3.25.

To remain eligible, students must be enrolled full-time, taking at least nine semester credit hours each term. Student must be willing to work 20 hours per week starting Fall 2025. The student will be working on the following areas:

• Research Support: Conduct literature reviews, develop interview schedules, and assist with lab or fieldwork as needed.
• Data Management: Enter, code, verify, and maintain accurate records of data and interviews, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Communication & Coordination: Prepare interview questions, contact participants, manage project-related emails, and attend meetings and seminars.
• Reporting & Documentation: Summarize interviews and project results, prepare reports, presentations, and publications, and assist with progress tracking.
• Logistics & Administration: Acquire supplies, maintain equipment, support workshops and training sessions, and perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Student must also be willing to travel to Edinburg and Harlingen locations.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Full time student admitted in the Doctor in Nursing Practice program (DNP).

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Salary $2,400 Monthly, $28,800/year

Number of Vacancies 2

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 08/05/2025

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