Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Assistant -Int'l Bus & Entrepreneurship in Brownsville, Texas
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant
Job Class Code10096
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Position Information
Posting NumberA1347
Working TitleGraduate Assistant -Int'l Bus & Entrepreneurship
LocationBrownsville, Texas
CollegeRobert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
DepartmentRCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship / International Business and Entrepreneurship
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE0.25 or 0.50
Scope of Job
The candidate will work with faculty to assist in events and recruitment efforts, supporting the department digital communication needs. The role may also include data entry, administrative tasks, support during recruitment campaigns and projects, and general office tasks such as clerical, posting announcements, uploading documents, etc.
Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE ); assistantships are semester-based and subject to renewal each term.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Graduate Assistantship is available to master’s or doctoral students assigned to a faculty or staff member within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship ( RCVCOBE ).
Must be a full-time graduate student.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse individuals.
Excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping others.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.
Salary$1,250/month
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date02/09/2026
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 Date02/03/2026
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 Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50145
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Reference Letter 1