What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Research Assistant-WITH Foundation position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Location
Edinburg, Texas
College
School of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
Division
Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE
.25
Scope of Job
Research assistant supporting a project on the experiences of pregnant individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include community outreach, participant recruitment, and attending weekly meetings. Additional learning opportunities may be provided based on project needs, with tasks aligned to the student’s professional development goals.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Graduate Student from Social Work.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
$625 per month - 10 hours per Week
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
10/01/2026
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
09/11/2026
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
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
- Specific applicant documents- resume
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.
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $625