WS Graduate Assistant - Degree Progress & Graduation Initiatives

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WS Graduate Assistant - Degree Progress & Graduation Initiatives

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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
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*Gender
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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.

Posting Details

Title Information

Assistantship Title	Graduate Assistant WS
Job Class Code	10082
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. 4. Work study eligible

Position Information

Posting Number	A1513
Working Title	WS Graduate Assistant - Degree Progress & Graduation Initiatives
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
College	N/A
Department	Office of Student Success
Division	Division of Student Success
FTE	.5
Scope of Job	Description of Duties: Provide guidance and support to students seeking assistance from program. May lead or support student success projects related to communication, outreach, data analysis, workshops, academic innovation, presentations, and social media. Develop resources and guides geared at helping students prepare for graduation. Work with student success and academic tools, technology platforms/applications, or CRM software. Assist with complex student inquiries, solution finding, and making referrals to appropriate campus resources when needed. Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, or students regarding assigned initiatives. Tracking and progress monitoring of students for assigned initiative. May perform research functions on topics relating to student success, academic support, university degree planning, student progress, and degree completion. Review data to gather insights relating to student progress and degree completion. Provide support to unit and assist with additional responsibilities as assigned. This position will be in office
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	The candidate for this role must have: Workstudy Eligibility A completed bachelor’s degree Excellent communication (spoken and written) and customer service skills Experience working with confidential information and an understanding of FERPA Computer skills (particularly Microsoft Excel) Organizational skills (case management, tracking, etc.) Office operations skills (outreach, answering phones, taking messages, customer service, scheduling, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with case management and tracking preferred if applicable, but not required. Data entry and visualization experience.
Salary	$1250 per month (prorated for start dates after beginning of month)
Number of Vacancies	3
Desired Start Date	01/19/2027

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	10/13/2026
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 Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52835

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. List of 3 References
4. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts