Graduate Assistant - Center for Innovation & Commercialization

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States

Updated: about 24 hours ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
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Posting Details
Title Information


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.

Position Information


Posting Number A1269
Working Title Graduate Assistant - Center for Innovation & Commercialization
Location Weslaco, Texas
College Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Division Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE 0.5
Scope of Job
Position Overview:
The UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization (CIC) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support marketing, communications, and event promotion efforts. This position will play a key role in increasing awareness and engagement with CIC programs, events, and competitions through social media, digital content, and on-campus initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage CIC’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, LinkTree, and StartupTree pages.
  • Create engaging content, including captions, photos, videos, reels, infographics, and flyers to promote CIC activities.
  • Use CapCut to edit and produce short-form video content and reels.
  • Use Canva to design professional marketing materials (flyers, brochures, infographics, and social media graphics).
  • Use Loomy to schedule social media posts.
  • Monitor CIC social media accounts, track engagement, and respond to comments/messages.
  • Track and report social media engagement metrics monthly.
  • Create and distribute a monthly CIC newsletter.
  • Take photos and videos during CIC programs, events, and competitions.
  • Interview students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, community members, alumni, and other participants to gather testimonials about their CIC experience.
  • Create and maintain a database of videos and photos for CIC promotional use.
  • Draft and distribute press releases to inform the community of CIC’s upcoming programs, events, and competitions.
  • Maintain project management updates through Monday.com.
  • Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of CIC and UTRGV on-campus events across the Rio Grande Valley.
  • Provide administrative support and assist CIC staff in the office as needed.


Benefits:
  • Opportunity to gain professional experience in marketing, communications, and event management.
  • Hands-on experience using industry tools and platforms.
  • Networking and professional development opportunities through CIC programs and events.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • Must be a current graduate student at UTRGV (enrolled in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable conducting interviews and engaging with diverse groups of people.
  • Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
  • Experience writing press releases. 
  • Proficiency in CapCut, Canva, and Microsoft Office; 
  • Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to attend and assist with events, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Monday.com, a project management software and Loomly, a tool for scheduling social media posts. 
Salary
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

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 08/25/2025
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