Graduate Assistant - Non-Teaching (Academic Affairs)

Graduate Assistant - Non-Teaching (Academic Affairs)

Prairie View A&M University

Office Of Academic Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary $17.00 hourly

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Graduate Assistant

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Provost provides administrative, operational, and project support to advance the mission and strategic priorities of Academic Affairs. Working closely with the Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs, Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Faculty Affairs and Academic Administration and Operations). The Graduate Assistant assists with research, policy development, data analysis, budget tracking, faculty initiatives, strategic planning, and special projects that promote institutional effectiveness and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide front-office support by responding to routine inquiries and directing questions to the appropriate staff member
• Assist with reviewing and proofreading reports, correspondence, and other administrative documents. Organize and maintain electronic files, records, and project documentation
• Assist with special projects that support the Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs, Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Faculty Affairs and Academic Administration and Operations)
• Assist with maintaining budget spreadsheets, tracking expenditures, and reconciling financial records under staff supervision
• Provide support with meetings and office sponsored events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Prairie View A&M University. (Minimum of 9 credit hours during the regular fall and spring semesters and 6 semester credit hours for the summer semester).
• Must be in good academic standing

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal; organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated evidence of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy with university information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a team environment
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all tasks
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Provide exemplary and courteous customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Accounting, Education, English, Finance, Math, Public Policy, or related field)
• Ability to work 25 hours per week
• Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal; organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated evidence of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy with university information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow-through on assignments
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all tasks
• Provide exemplary and courteous customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Job Posting Close Date: 08/24/2026

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.