Graduate Assistant - Readmission

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Assistant – Readmission to conduct telecounseling outreach and support former students seeking readmission. You will assist with admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes, and help coordinate student staff involved in outreach services.

Current graduate students from any discipline are eligible, with a part-time 0.5 FTE arrangement. The role focuses on guiding students through university resources and next steps toward

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) credit hours fall, nine (9) spring, or three (3) summer, or fulfill degree plan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telecounseling outreach to former undergraduates seeking readmission.
• Assist with admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes.
• Coordinate and train student staff who provide outreach services.
• Represent the university in outreach and support activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Multitask & leadership

Education

Current graduate student

Admitted to a graduate degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

10096

FLSA

Exempt

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 Number

A0852

Working Title

Location

College

N/A

Department

Recruitment

Division

Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

FTE

.5

Scope of Job

Conduct telecounseling outreach activities by making outbound telephone calls to provide support to former UTRGV undergraduate students who have “stopped-out” and are seeking readmissions to the university. This position will serve as a university representative providing support to “stopped-out” students through the admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes. The Graduate Assistant – Readmission position will help students navigate UTRGV , connect students to resources, and potentially counsel students on appropriate next steps associated with obtaining a degree. Additionally, the position will assist with training and coordinating the work of student staff who provide outreach services to undergraduate students seeking readmission and will serve as a backup for professional staff.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Current graduate student at UTRGV from any discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with prospective or current students; Strong interpersonal communication, time management, and problem-solving skills; Ability to multi-task, work independently, and coordinate the work of student staff; Ability to use Microsoft Office and office equipment.

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

03/01/2022

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

01/16/2023

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.

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