Graduate Assistant - Fostering Success Program & Case Manager

Graduate Assistant - Fostering Success Program & Case Manager

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

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practices and strengths‑based approaches.
• Experience facilitating presentations or workshops.
• Interest in program development, student success, or social services.
• Typically, 20 hours per week with some evening or weekend commitments for events.

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.

Background check and a signed confidentiality agreement required.

Open Date 12/17/2025

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.