Graduate Assistant - Office of Research Compliance

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

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10096

FLSA

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

Posting Number A1501

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Assistant - Office of Research Compliance

Location

College

College N/A

Department

Department Office of Research

Division

Division Division of Research

FTE

FTE .5

Scope of Job

The student will assist the Office of Research Compliance by supporting the facilitation of documentation and submissions related to regulatory research protocols. This includes coordinating with Regulatory Research Coordinators and Post Approval Monitoring to ensure accurate and timely processing of submissions, maintaining records, and assisting in the preparation and organization of required materials. The student will also help with tracking the progress of submissions and ensuring compliance with Office of Research Compliance procedures.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student.
• Able to work well with diverse group of people including faculty, staff, and students.
• Detail and Analytical oriented.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with staff/faculty.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

Student preferably enrolled in a program within the College of Sciences or College of Health Professions.

Salary $1,250 monthly

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/01/2026

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…