Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing & Fan Experience 2026-2027

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu

Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing & Fan Experience 2026-2027
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10096

FLSA

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

Posting Number A1463

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing & Fan Experience 2026-2027

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College N/A

Department

Division

Division Division of President

FTE

Scope of Job

- Assisting in all aspects of athletics marketing including but not limited to:

Assist with digital marketing campaigns including email, social media, and digital advertising.

Assists with creation and execution of gameday scripts and end-game presentation assets.

Assist with day-to-day office responsibilities as assigned.

Assists participation in the student section – The Herd.

Assists UTRGV’s presence at community events.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UTRGV .

Strong communication skills (both oral and in writing).

Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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

Open Date 08/12/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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