Company: Prairie View A&M University Title: Graduate Assistant - Non Teaching | Accreditation and Quality Improvement Location: Prairie View, TX Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Part time Sidebar Info: For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit . Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
Job Description: Job TitleGraduate Assistant - Non Teaching | Accreditation and Quality ImprovementAgencyPrairie View A&M UniversityDepartmentQuality Enhancement PlanProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationPrairie View, TexasJob TypeGraduate AssistantJob DescriptionImportant 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. The Graduate Assistant for Accreditation and Quality Improvement sustains the operational capacity of the Office of Institutional Research and Integrated Data Analytics (IRIDA), with a primary focus on supporting university accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement efforts. Following the departure of previously assigned part-time faculty support, this role fills a critical gap in the ability of the Office of Institutional Research and Integrated Data Analytics to track, document, and articulate institutional compliance to external stakeholders. The Graduate Assistant specializes in drafting technical assessment reports, designing infographics, and developing targeted data visualizations. The core responsibilities of this position are designed to advance the PVAMU 2035: Journey to Eminence strategic framework. By providing the technical capacity to document continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness, the role directly supports JTE Goal 1: Investing in People and Performance Excellence and JTE Goal 3: Enriching Student Success, increasing institutional capacity to rigorously document compliance with accreditation standards and providing community members with data to enhance their ability to make data-informed decisions.Responsibilities:Technical Report Writing and EditingDraft and edit technical reports for assessment and accreditationReview and refine institutional documentation for clarity and accuracyEnsure documents meet formatting and compliance standardsOffice and Technical SupportProvide light technical support to office staffAssist with special projects as assignedSupport general office operations as neededData Processing and AnalysisProcess and organize data for institutional reports using ExcelMaintain data files and ensure data integrityAssist with basic statistical analyses as neededInfographic and Visualization DevelopmentCreate infographics and data visualizationsDesign visual materials for presentations and reportsSupport development of dashboards and visual analyticsRequired Education & 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:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related)Currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student at PVAMUMinimum 9 credit hours (Fall/Spring) or 6 credit hours (Summer)Good academic standingProficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat/PhotoshopGood written communication skillsDetail-oriented and organizedPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, or similar data visualization toolsKnowledge of SPSS, STATA, R, or other statistical softwarePrevious research or data analysis experienceJob Posting Close Date: 10/07/2026Required 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 VitaeCover LetterApplication 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 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.
About Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution founded in 1876. It operates as a land-grant university based in Prairie View, Texas. The school serves a diverse population through teaching, research, and community service programs. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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