Graduate Assistant - Registrar

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 13,950; Part time

Job summary

A regional university in Texas seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the Office of the Registrar in Edinburg. Applicants must be current full-time UTRGV Graduate students and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills. The position offers a monthly salary of $1,250 and requires multitasking and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Interested students should prepare for an engaging role that facilitates communication and project management within the Registrar's office.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with complex tasks and record-keeping.
• Organize communications and written materials.
• Support special projects and office tasks.
• Perform duties requiring computer skills and data entry.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regional accredited institution

Current full-time UTRGV Graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)

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]

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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

Job Class Code 10096

FLSA

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

Posting Number A1369

Working Title

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College N/A

Department

Department Registrar

Division

Division Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

FTE

Scope of Job

Office of the Registrar is looking for Graduate students seeking a part‑time position to provide support and assistance.

• Provides support to faculty, staff and students and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists with complex tasks and imaging related to record keeping and documentation.
• Organizes communications and written materials to increase department efficiency.
• Assists with special projects, assigned office tasks, preparation of communications, and planning and execution of events.
• Provides specialized support that requires computer skills, data entry accuracy and software savviness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree from a regional accredited institution.
• • Be a current full‑time UTRGV Graduate student (9 hours during the Fall or Spring semester and 3 hours during Summer months).
• • Be able to work physically at the Edinburg Campus.
• • Must have a superior level of customer service.
• • Must have excellent organizational and project management skills.
• • Be able to multi‑task.
• • Ability to learn various operational systems.
• • Work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
• • Must possess superior interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• • Highly organized multitasker
• • Must be able to prioritize work in order to meet multiple deadlines.
• • 6 months of customer service experience.
• • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus (speak, read, and write).

Salary $1,250/month

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 05/15/2026

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

Open Date 04/01/2026

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.

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