The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code 10096

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 the spring semester, or 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 of the degree plan.

Posting Number A1225

Working Title Accounting Graduate Assistant - Office of Research

Location Brownsville, Texas

College N/A

Department Office of Research

Division Division of Research

FTE .5

Scope of Job

Student will be assisting with accounting-related tasks in the Office of Research, such as reconciliations, drafting financial statements and reports, providing support to Research Faculty and Staff, among other duties and special projects as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Accounting background (basic accounting classes).
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester—nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the 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 of the degree plan.
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with staff/faculty.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, preferably in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Full-time Graduate Student, working on a Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration.

Salary 15,000

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 07/01/2025

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 06/09/2025

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/47421