Graduate Assistant - Food Pantry

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	A0925
Working Title	Graduate Assistant - Food Pantry
Location	Edinburg, Texas
College	N/A
Department	Student Rights and Responsibilities
Division	Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
FTE	.50
Scope of Job	Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive list, rather is a generalization of duties: Developing tools and methods for collecting data such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires Collecting and analyzing data to identify student trends and needs Researching student opinions and marketing strategies and proposing adjustments to current strategies accordingly Creating graphic representations of data and translating complex research into easily readable content for stakeholders and other departments Preparing marketing proposals and presentations based on the food pantry needs Measuring student satisfaction with products and services Monitoring and managing the Food Pantry’s social media platforms, adjusting outreach tactics as needed · Prepares reports and analysis of cases to identify trends impacting students at the University · Design and prepare outreach activities that can proactively address risks to students · Other duties as assigned Learning Outcomes: Learning outcomes can be adjusted to meet the needs of students or faculty based on degree. In general, the outcomes would be: · Identify and design intervention strategies that enhance raise awareness and participation · Apply communication or public relations theory and practice to real-life problems and issues common within Higher Education · Demonstrate ability to develop assessment plans and activities that evaluate intervention strategies · Produce high-quality outreach content and materials for outreach activities · Develop a working knowledge of policies, procedures, and laws that impact the Higher Education environment · Demonstrate good teamwork and communication skills through weekly interactions with clients and staff
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	The Student Food Pantry is looking for a Graduate Assistant to join our offices in Edinburg to act as an outreach coordinator to inform the community about the food pantry and aid in addressing issues of food insecurity on the UTRGV campuses. Programs would include providing information about services, needs, issues, reducing stigma, etc. Graduate Assistants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace that will deal with a wide variety of clientele. This position will require a background check and a signed agreement of client confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications	UTRGV SRR is looking for graduate students who are majoring in Communication, Hospitality, Marketing, or Public Policy Administration degrees.
Salary
Number of Vacancies	2
Desired Start Date	03/15/2024

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	03/19/2024
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