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 NumberA1341 Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant - CSRPA LocationEdinburg, Texas CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Sch of Pol Sci Pub Af Lg & Sec DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs FTE0.50 Scope of Job The GRA principal duty is to contribute to a program of survey research and analysis. Assisting in the collection and analysis of data with responsibilities mostly related to those undertaken by The Center for Survey Research & Policy Analysis [ CSRPA ]. May also be assigned to different undergoing projects, and assist with clerical duties related to these research projects. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: + Must be agraduate student at UTRGV + Must be in good academic standing + GPA at least 3.0 Preferred Qualifications + Preferred Political Science major + Excellent analytical skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary$1450 monthly wages Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date01/20/2026 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 Date01/16/2026 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/49973 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Reference Letter 1 + Certifications and Licenses + Other Document