Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Assistant - Electrical Engineering in Edinburg, Texas
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant
Job Class Code00095
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently admitted to the Graduate School
Be in good academic standing
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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 NumberA0635
Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Electrical Engineering
LocationEdinburg, Texas
CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Assist faculty in outreach efforts and special projects: prepare STEM activities, prepare presentations, contact high school counselors and teachers.
Assist with event planning: send and receive emails; maintain records of events; create presentations and documentation; attend and facilitate meetings.
May also perform teaching duties: grading student work, proctoring course activities, leading laboratory sessions or recitation sessions, and providing office hour assistance to students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Graduate Assistantships are available to master’s and doctoral students who are assigned to a specific faculty member who is conducting research or scholarship or other academic activity. Duties will vary depending on the project.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail oriented, responsible, enthusiastic, adheres to deadlines, and takes initiative.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Good computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, others).
Able to work well with diverse groups of people (students/staff/faculty).
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work in a team.
Experience working with confidential information and an understanding of FERPA .
SalaryCommensurate with experience
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date10/08/2018
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 Date10/01/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at http://careers.utrgv.edu. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30605
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