Graduate Assistant - Fostering Success Program & Case Manager

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Assistant

Job Class Code10096

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 NumberA1324

Working TitleGraduate Assistant - Fostering Success Program & Case Manager

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeN / A

DepartmentOfc Dean of Students

DivisionDivision of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

FTE

Scope of Job

The Office of the Dean of Students is looking for a Graduate Assistant to join our offices in Brownsville or Edinburg to support the implementation, coordination, and leadership of a comprehensive program serving current and prospective college students with lived experience in foster care. The GA plays a key role in providing peer-to-peer guidance, holistic support, and navigation of resources to promote student success, sense of belonging, and persistence. This position helps ensure that students have access to the state, community, and campus resources designed to support their academic and personal well-being.

This position will require a background check and a signed confidentiality agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Case Management

Provide one-on-one coaching and peer support to students with lived experience in foster care.

Conduct ongoing case management, including check-ins, goal setting, referrals, and documentation.

Assist students in accessing academic, financial, basic needs, and community resources.

Program Coordination & Leadership

Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of program activities and initiatives.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day leadership for the student peer coach team.

Support the creation and facilitation of workshops, outreach events, and community-building activities.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to program reports, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Outreach, Education & Awareness

Facilitate presentations, information sessions, and tabling efforts to raise campus and community awareness of program services.

Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, community agencies, and state resource programs that support foster-connected students.

Represent the program at recruitment events and collaborative meetings for prospective college students.

Communications & Resource Development

Develop and distribute a monthly program newsletter with updates, resources, and success stories.

Assist with creating educational materials, promotional content, and digital communications.

Maintain an organized collection of state, community, and institutional resources for student use.

Other duties as assigned.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

The office of the Dean of Students is looking for Graduate Students who are majoring in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice or Public Policy Administration degrees.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be admitted to a UTRGV 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. Must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of employment.

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively on a team, and uphold confidentiality.

Preferred Competencies

Understanding of trauma-informed practices and strengths-based approaches.

Experience facilitating presentations or workshops.

Interest in program development, student success, or social services.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Typically, 20 hours per week with some evening or weekend commitments for events.

Salary$15,000 total Renumeration

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date01 / 20 / 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 Date12 / 17 / 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.

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