The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) School of Nursing
🇺🇸 Rio Grande Valley, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $29K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) in the School of Nursing. The role involves supporting research activities, managing data, coordinating communications, preparing reports and documentation, and assisting with general project logistics while working 20 hours per week.
Highlights
- Support research by conducting literature reviews, developing interview schedules, and assisting with lab or fieldwork.
- Manage data entry, coding, verification, and maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
- Prepare interview questions, contact participants, manage project emails, and attend meetings and seminars.
- Summarize interviews and project results, prepare reports, presentations, and assist with progress tracking.
- Handle logistics such as acquiring supplies, maintaining equipment, and supporting workshops and training sessions.
- Required to work 20 hours per week starting Fall 2025.
- Must be a full-time student admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
- Must maintain full-time enrollment with at least nine semester credit hours per term.
- Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
- Compensation includes a monthly salary of $2,400 ($28,800/year) covering mandatory tuition and fees for the DNP program.
- Position requires willingness to travel to Edinburg and Harlingen locations.
Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) School of Nursing Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
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.
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Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) School of Nursing
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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.
Assistantship Title | Graduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code | 10095
FLSA | Exempt
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.
Job Class Code | 10095
FLSA | Exempt
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 | A1255
Working Title | Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) School of Nursing
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
College | School of Nursing
Department | School of Nursing
Division | Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE | .5
Scope of Job | The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers doctoral students the opportunity to obtain
the prestigious Presidential Research Fellow Award. This award covers mandatory tuition and fees for the DNP program and includes a Research Assistantship requiring 20 hours per week, with a monthly salary of $2,400 ($28,800/year). The award is available for the entire duration of the program, contingent upon maintaining professional and academic performance standards, including a minimum GPA of 3.25. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled full-time, taking at least nine semester credit hours each term. . Student must be willing to work 20 hours per week starting Fall 2025. The student will be working on the following areas:
Research Support: Conduct literature reviews, develop interview schedules, and assist with lab or fieldwork as needed. Data Management: Enter, code, verify, and maintain accurate records of data and interviews, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity. Communication & Coordination: Prepare interview questions, contact participants, manage project-related emails, and attend meetings and seminars. Reporting & Documentation: Summarize interviews and project results, prepare reports, presentations, and publications, and assist with progress tracking. Logistics & Administration: Acquire supplies, maintain equipment, support workshops and training sessions, and perform other project-related duties as assigned.
Student must also be willing to travel to Edinburg and Harlingen locations.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications | Full time student admitted in the Doctor in Nursing Practice program (DNP).
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Salary | $2,400 Monthly, $28,800/year
Number of Vacancies | 2
Desired Start Date | 09/01/2025
Working Title | Graduate Research Assistant (Presidential Research Fellow) School of Nursing
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
College | School of Nursing
Department | School of Nursing
Division | Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE | .5
Scope of Job | The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers doctoral students the opportunity to obtain
the prestigious Presidential Research Fellow Award. This award covers mandatory tuition and fees for the DNP program and includes a Research Assistantship requiring 20 hours per week, with a monthly salary of $2,400 ($28,800/year). The award is available for the entire duration of the program, contingent upon maintaining professional and academic performance standards, including a minimum GPA of 3.25. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled full-time, taking at least nine semester credit hours each term. . Student must be willing to work 20 hours per week starting Fall 2025. The student will be working on the following areas:
Research Support: Conduct literature reviews, develop interview schedules, and assist with lab or fieldwork as needed. Data Management: Enter, code, verify, and maintain accurate records of data and interviews, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity. Communication & Coordination: Prepare interview questions, contact participants, manage project-related emails, and attend meetings and seminars. Reporting & Documentation: Summarize interviews and project results, prepare reports, presentations, and publications, and assist with progress tracking. Logistics & Administration: Acquire supplies, maintain equipment, support workshops and training sessions, and perform other project-related duties as assigned.
Student must also be willing to travel to Edinburg and Harlingen locations.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications | Full time student admitted in the Doctor in Nursing Practice program (DNP).
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Salary | $2,400 Monthly, $28,800/year
Number of Vacancies | 2
Desired Start Date | 09/01/2025
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 | 08/05/2025
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/48079
Open Date | 08/05/2025
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/48079
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