Graduate Assistant

Posting Details
Title Information

Assistantship Title	Graduate Assistant
Job Class Code	10096
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	A1357
Working Title	Graduate Assistant
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
College	College of Education and P-16 Integration
Department	College of Education and P-16 Integration
Division	Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE	.50
Scope of Job	The Graduate Assistant will support the college’s marketing and communication efforts by helping create engaging digital content, managing social media activity, and assisting with recruitment and outreach materials. This role will contribute to maintaining an up‑to‑date online presence, producing student‑focused graphics and guides, organizing digital assets, and supporting events and college marketing needs. Plan and develop content for the college’s social media channels. Engage with audiences by responding to direct messages, comments, and inquiries. Monitor social media trends and share insights to improve content strategy. Produce visually compelling graphics, reels, and stories for digital platforms. Design student‑focused guides, flyers, and other materials using Canva. Create recruitment materials that effectively capture student interest. Support academic departments by developing social media content aimed at attracting prospective students. Update website text and images using WordPress or similar content‑management tools. Organize and analyze data in Excel and generate clear, easy‑to‑read charts. Maintain organized digital files and shared media assets. Assist with event planning and the creation of related promotional materials.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools. Ability to create engaging and visually appealing social media content. Basic understanding of website content updates and editing. Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets to organize data and produce clear charts. Strong writing skills with the ability to proofread and ensure error‑free content. Experience managing social media for a student organization, small business, or personal project. Familiarity with basic photo and video editing techniques. Understanding of what makes digital content shareable and audience‑focused. Awareness of effective strategies for reaching and engaging graduate students. Ability to produce short‑form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
Salary	$1,250
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	04/01/2026

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 Date	03/11/2026
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/50481