Title Information Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant Job Class Code10095 FLSAExempt Minimum Qualifications 1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School 2. Be in good academic standing 3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan. Position Information Posting NumberA1148 Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant for the Center for Teaching Excellence LocationEdinburg, Texas CollegeN/A DepartmentCenter for Teaching Excellence DivisionDivision of Student Success FTE.5 Scope of Job The Graduate Research Assistant ( GRA ) will work as a team member of the Center for Teaching Excellence and work closely with the center director and staff. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The GRA will: + Assist in collecting and analyzing data for program evaluation + Conduct interviews with faculty and students + Running statistical analyses + Organizing data into Excel and SPSS + Collecting data through interviews and/or surveys + Assist with grant applications and research projects + Attend team meetings + Do other duties as assigned and within job scope Preferred Qualifications Desired & Preferred Qualifications and Skills • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Must work well with diverse groups of people and have excellent communication skills • Must be able to work independently with little supervision • Research experience preferred Salary Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date01/06/2025 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 Date12/16/2024 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/45483 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents + Unofficial Transcripts + List of 3 References