Graduate Research Assistant - CSRPA

Posting Details

Title Information

Assistantship Title
Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code
10095

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
A1341

Working Title
Graduate Research Assistant - CSRPA

Location
Edinburg, Texas

College
College of Liberal Arts

Department
College of Liberal Arts / Sch of Pol Sci Pub Af Lg & Sec

Division
Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE
0.50

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 a graduate 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 Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
01/20/2026

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 Date
01/16/2026

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