Graduate Assistant - Center for Nanotechnology

Posting Details

Title Information


Assistantship Title
Graduate Assistant


Job Class Code
00096


FLSA
Exempt


Minimum Qualifications


1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
2. Must be in good academic standing.
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session, or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Position Information


Posting Number
A1401


Working Title
Graduate Assistant - Center for Nanotechnology


Location
Edinburg, Texas


College
College of Engineering and Computer Science


Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science / Center for Nano Technology


Division
Provost - Academic Affairs


FTE
.5


Scope of Job


The candidate will work with faculty and staff to support the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) summer program, including its operations and events. Responsibilities may include assisting with event coordination, performing data entry and other administrative tasks, supporting program initiatives and special projects, and carrying out general office duties such as clerical work, posting announcements, and uploading and organizing documents.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications


The Graduate Assistant assistantship award is available to master's and doctoral students who are assigned to a specific departmental administrative staff member. Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE).

Preferred Qualifications

Salary
Commensurate with experience


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
06/01/2026

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
06/09/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants


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