Job Description

Graduate Assistant - Non-Teaching (Academic Affairs)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Office Of Academic Affairs

$17.00 hourly

Prairie View, Texas

Graduate Assistant

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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The Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Provost provides administrative, operational, and project support to advance the mission and strategic priorities of Academic Affairs. Working closely with the Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs, Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and Academic Administration and Operations). The Graduate Assistant assists with research, policy development, data analysis, budget tracking, faculty initiatives, strategic planning, and special projects that promote institutional effectiveness and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide front-office support by responding to routine inquiries and directing questions to the appropriate staff member
• Assist with reviewing and proofreading reports, correspondence, and other administrative documents. Organize and maintain electronic files, records, and project documentation
• Assist with special projects that support the Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs, Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Faculty Affairs and Academic Administration and Operations)
• Assist with maintaining budget spreadsheets, tracking expenditures, and reconciling financial records under staff supervision
• Provide support with meetings and office sponsored events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Prairie View A&M University. (Minimum of 9 credit hours during the regular fall and spring semesters and 6 semester credit hours for the summer semester).
• Must be in good academic standing

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal; organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated evidence of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy with university information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a team environment
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all tasks
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Provide exemplary and courteous customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Accounting, Education, English, Finance, Math, Public Policy, or related field)
• Ability to work 25 hours per week
• Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal; organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated evidence of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy with university information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow-through on assignments
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all tasks
• Provide exemplary and courteous customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Job Posting Close Date:

• 08/24/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.