SOSW-Graduate Research Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 20.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Social Work. The position will support research recruitment, data collection, data analysis and community outreach under faculty supervision.

Ideal candidates are enrolled graduate students in social work, in good academic standing, and registered full-time for the semester. The role is 0.25 FTE with a stipend-like compensation and offers hands-on research experience.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• The Research Assistant will support the School of Social Work, with responsibilities related to research recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and community outreach.
• The student will assist with implementing research activities, engaging with community members and participants, organizing and collecting project data, and supporting data analysis and interpretation.

Educación

Master Student from Social Work

Descripción del empleo

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]

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
*Specific applicant documents- resume

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 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 A1481

Working Title

Working Title SOSW-Graduate Research Assistant

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

The Research Assistant will support the School of Social Work, with responsibilities related to research recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and community outreach. The student will assist with implementing research activities, engaging with community members and participants, organizing and collecting project data, and supporting data analysis and interpretation.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Master Student from Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

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 10/27/2026

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
*Specific applicant documents- resume

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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