Federal Work Study Student, Dean of Graduate School

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a motivated Federal Work-Study student assistant to provide administrative and research support for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Postdoctoral Certificate Program. The role involves day-to-day operations, maintaining resources, and helping with curriculum development and program initiatives.

Ideal candidates are interested in higher education, research training, and academic program development, with duties that include

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• UTMB student enrolled at least half time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program scheduling, event coordination, and communication with postdoctoral fellows.
• Organize digital files, manage spreadsheets, and maintain program documentation.
• Support data entry, record-keeping and tracking.
• Conduct literature searches on topics relevant to professional development, career pathways, mentoring or pedagogy.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Literature reviews

Data entry

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma, UTMB Student enrolled at least half time.

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Certificate Program is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Federal Work-Study student assistant to provide administrative and research support. The assistant will assist with day-to-day program operations, maintain program resources, and conduct literature reviews to support curriculum development, assessment activities and program initiatives. This position is ideal for individuals interested in higher education, research training, program administration or academic program development.

Scope

*Required for Associate Director and above job descriptions.

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Postdoctoral Certificate Program

Job Duties

Administrative Support

• Assist with program scheduling, event coordination, and communication with postdoctoral fellows.
• Organize digital files, manage spreadsheets, and maintain program documentation.
• Support data entry, record-keeping and tracking. Research and Literature Review Support
• Conduct structured literature searches on topics relevant to professional development, career pathways, mentoring or pedagogy.
• Summarize articles and create annotated bibliographies.
• Compile background materials for workshops and curriculum updates.
• Maintain a database of sources, citations, and review notes.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1050 - William C. Levin Hall

Job

Student TitlesTemporary

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 31, 2026, 2:14:58 AM