Puentes Graduate Student Assistant

Location

Office

Location:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539.

Edinburg: ;
Brownsville: ;
Office hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Assistantship

Title:

Graduate Assistant

Posting Number: A1334;

Location:

Edinburg, Texas;
College:
College of Liberal Arts;
Department:
College of Liberal Arts / Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement;
Division:
Provost - Academic Affairs; FTE: .5; FLSA:
Exempt.

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• 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.

Student will engage in exclusive networking 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 jälle and their assignments.
• Responsible forгр 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 with faculty and staff from various departments on helping develop their syllabi and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) assignments to help create a sense of belonging in their classrooms and departments/centers.
• Assist in the management – Students will manage their time and assist program coordinator on managing the office-employed and keeping organized for all events.
• Graphic design: students will learn graphic design skills such as creating flyers, promotional items, website design and upkeep, and how to use Adobe and other UTRGV media tools to maintain the grant.

• Must be able to engage in public speaking.
• Must be able to work individually and as a team.

Salary: $1,250.00 Monthly;

Number of Vacancies : 2;
Desired

Start Date:

01/20/2026.

01/12/2026

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 ablet persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

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