Graduate Research Assistant - Student Success The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - 4.3 Edinburg, TX Job Details $15,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Academic research projects Qualitative data analysis Data preparation projects Academic institution experience Focus groups (needs assessment method) Critical literature reviews Trend analysis Collaborative research Research report preparation Focus group research Policy research projects Data collection Benchmarking Research findings presentation AI applications Entry level Full Job Description Location Edinburg, Texas College N/A Department Office of Student Success Division Division of Student Success FTE .5 Scope of Job Assists with research examining faculty and student experiences, perceptions, and uses of artificial intelligence, including supporting focus groups and other data collection activities. Organizes, cleans, and prepares qualitative and quantitative data and assists with analysis to identify key themes, patterns, and trends. Conducts literature reviews, environmental scans, and benchmarking research on AI initiatives, practices, policies, and emerging trends in higher education, including approaches used by peer institutions. Synthesizes research findings to identify promising practices, emerging issues, and opportunities relevant to the University's AI initiatives. Assists with preparing research summaries, reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate findings to University stakeholders. Collaborates with project team members and University stakeholders and performs other research-related activities in support of institutional AI initiatives. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Please refer to the preferred qualifications and scope of job areas. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated interest in research, artificial intelligence, higher education, educational technology, data analysis, or a related area. Experience with academic research, data collection, data analysis, or research methods through coursework, employment, or other academic activities. Salary $15,000 / Year Number of Vacancies 3 Desired Start Date 10/05/2026 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 Date 09/16/2026 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.