Title Information Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant Job Class Code10095 FLSAExempt 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 NumberA1351 Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant - Center of the Borderlands LocationEdinburg, Texas CollegeN/A DepartmentBilingual Integration DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs FTE.5 Scope of Job The Center of The Borderlands is seeking to hire master level students to be employed as Research Assistants throughout academic year. In the role of Graduate Research Assistant, the student’s duties and responsibilities will align with current projects and events, which include, but are not limited to: planning and preparing research presentations, conducting literature reviews on borderlands related topics, assisting with qualitative and quantitative data analysis, creating data visualizations, and performing assigned clerical tasks and social media-related objectives. Under the supervision of the Program Manager duties will vary depending on the project and assigned research/scholarly functions or other creative projects for the Center including but not limited to: · Coordinates communications for projects and activities that support the Center of The Borderlands under the mission and vision of the Bilingual Integration Office. · Creates, develops, and implements strategic marketing and communications plans for the department in line with the overall university goals and strategies. · Designs publications and other informational materials for various departmental activities. · Coordinates communiqués via various media resources. · Writes to communicate information to a diverse population of students, staff and faculty. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications · Responsible, enthusiastic, independent, adheres to deadlines, and takes initiative. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Able to work well with diverse groups of people and have excellent communication skills. · Must be able to work independently with little supervision. Preferred Qualifications · Bilingual, Bicultural, and/or Biliterate, preferably in English and Spanish · Experience developing content and engagement with social media platforms and programming activities. · Experience with writing, marketing, and/or research related activities · Research, writing, or marketing backgrounds preferred or similar field. · Knowledge of HTML , Canvas, CSS , Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design tools a plus. Salary1250 Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date02/20/2026 Posting Detail Information 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 Date02/13/2026 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. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50243 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Reference Letter 1