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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Graduate Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX

🕑 Temporary

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant. This role involves assisting with research and administrative tasks within the Department of Anthropology, supporting faculty with research projects and technology-related issues.

Highlights
  • Support research and administrative functions in the Department of Anthropology.
  • Utilize technology to assist faculty with computer-related issues.
  • Must be enrolled in the Anthropology MS program with at least 18 advanced hours in Anthropology.
  • Graduate coursework in Anthropology required.
  • Research experience is preferred.
  • Maintain full-time graduate enrollment during the appointment.
  • Position classified as exempt with .25 or .50 FTE.
  • Responsible to the College of Liberal Arts within the Provost - Academic Affairs division.
  • One vacancy with a desired start date of September 2, 2025.
  • Required application documents include a resume and unofficial transcripts.

Graduate Research Assistant Full Description

Office Location
 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
 1201 W. University Drive
 Human Resources
 MASS Building 2nd Floor
 Edinburg, TX  78539

 Edinburg: (956)665-2451
 Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
 
 Office hours:
 Monday-Friday
 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
  
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
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Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
 College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Graduate Research Assistant
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Posting Details
 Title Information 
Assistantship Title  | Graduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code  | 10095
FLSA  | Exempt
Minimum Qualifications  | 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, three 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 Number  | A1159
Working Title  | Graduate Research Assistant
Location  | Edinburg, Texas
College  | College of Liberal Arts
Department  | College of Liberal Arts / Anthropology
Division  | Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE  | .25 or .50
Scope of Job  | Scope of Job
The Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire Graduate Students to assist in the areas research (RAs) or administration.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications  | Minimum Qualifications: Enrollment in the Anthropology MS. If hired as Graduate Research Assistant, must have 18 hours of advanced hours in Anthropology.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: Graduate coursework in Anthropology.
Preferred Qualifications  | Preferred Qualification: Research experience is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support faculty when having issues with computer technology .
Salary  |
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 09/02/2025
 
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 Date  | 08/20/2025
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 Link  | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45976
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents

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