Job Description
Title Information Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant Job Class Code10095 FLSAExempt Minimum Qualifications Must be admitted to a graduate degree program. Must be in good academic standing 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 NumberA1339 Working TitlePuentes Graduate Research Student Assistant LocationEdinburg, Texas CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs FTE.5 Scope of Job | Student will engage in exclusive networking ,research, and professional development activities, participate in cohort-building events, and enjoy flexible work schedules that accommodate academic commitments. Puentes provides opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, develop critical skills like time management and communication, and gain confidence in a professional setting. Develop and maintain relationships with the community, university students, university faculty and staff who are a part of the Puentes year 2 workshops and help guide them on any questions they may have regarding the grant and their assignments. Responsible for assisting with seminars, conferences, workshops, campus talks and events under the Puentes grant. Student will learn about Mexican American studies and social justice in our local school, University, and community and will work closely faculty and staff from various departments on helping develop their syllabi’s and SWOT (strengths