Graduate Research Assistant - Grants & Contracts

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; South Valley (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant in Grants & Contracts to support accounting tasks in the department. The role involves reconciliation work, drafting financial statements, and generating accounting reports, with opportunities to assist staff on special projects.

Ideal candidates are full-time graduate students pursuing an MS in Accounting or an MBA, with strong analytical and Excel skills, and a solid accounting background.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to the Graduate School.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall/spring, six during the summer session).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounting related tasks in the Grants & Contracts office, such as project reconciliations, drafting financial statements, downloading accounting data reports, providing support to staff.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Able to work well with diverse group

Accounting background

Detail and Analytical oriented

Effective communication skills

Excel knowledge

Education

Graduate student status

Master in Accounting or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

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]

Graduate Research Assistant - Grants & Contracts

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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 Research Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 00095

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
2. Be in good academic standing
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall
semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six semester credit hours during the
summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A0901

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Research Assistant - Grants & Contracts

Location

College

College N/A

Department

Department Grants and Contracts

Division

Division Division of Research Grad Studies New Programs

FTE

FTE .5

Scope of Job

Student will be assisting with accounting related tasks in the Grants & Contracts office, such a project reconciliations, drafting financial statements, downloading accounting data reports, providing support to staff, among other duties and special projects as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Able to work well with diverse group of people.
• Accounting background (basic accounting classes).
• Detail and Analytical oriented.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with staff/faculty.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, preferably in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Full time Graduate Student, Master in Accounting or Business Administration.

Salary 15000

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 06/01/2023

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 05/17/2023

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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