Graduate Research Assistant-WITH Foundation

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 6,700 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to support a project on the experiences of pregnant individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include community outreach, participant recruitment, and weekly meetings.

Graduate Student from Social Work is required. Position is part-time (0.25 FTE) with a monthly stipend and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in Social Work pursuing an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Support a project on the experiences of pregnant individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Conduct community outreach and recruit participants.
• Attend weekly meetings and contribute to project planning.

Education

Graduate Student from Social Work

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-WITH Foundation

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10095

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 A1360

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Research Assistant-WITH Foundation

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College School of Social Work

Department

Department School of Social Work

Division

Division Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

FTE .25

Scope of Job

Research assistant supporting a project on the experiences of pregnant individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include community outreach, participant recruitment, and attending weekly meetings. Additional learning opportunities may be provided based on project needs, with tasks aligned to the student’s professional development goals.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Graduate Student from Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $625 per month - 10 hours per Week

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/01/2026

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 09/11/2026