Graduate Assistant - Student Affairs - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley : Job Details

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant

Job Class Code10096

FLSAExempt

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.

Position Information

Posting NumberA1005

Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Student Affairs

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeN/A

DepartmentOffice of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

DivisionDivision of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

FTE50%

Scope of Job

Support the data collection, analysis, management, and reporting for the assigned Student Affairs initiatives.

Propose diverse ways to present data (data storytelling).

Prepare summary reports on program activity analytics.

Create several reports and presentations to various departments and senior leadership.

Perform analytics using tools such as MS Excel and PowerBI.

Perform work on assessment projects as assigned within the Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs Division.

Provide support to unit and assist with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (Business / MBA / Engineering)

Computer skills (particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint).

Organization and analytical skills (case management, processing data, reporting, tracking, etc.)

Passionate about working with data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts using equity-minded assessment.

Excellent communication (spoken and written) and customer service skills.

Experience working with confidential information and an understanding of FERPA .

Office operations skills (outreach, scheduling, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Data analysis skills preferred.

Proficiency in MS Excel.

Familiarity with assessment processes.

Data visualization experience.

Salary

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date12/15/2023

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 Date12/05/2023

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ List of 3 References

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Unofficial Transcripts