Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching | PVAMU Extension

Job Title

Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching | PVAMU Extension

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

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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 student employee will join the Community Economic Development Unit of the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University. In this role, the student employee will be a graduate assistant, supporting the Community Economic Development Unit initiatives, programming, and collaborating with program specialists and staff members. The position's primary responsibility will be assisting the housing specialist in organizing and conducting training and research focusing on homeownership education, financial literacy, and community economic development. In addition, the graduate assistant will be responsible for developing and presenting homeownership education and housing stability for limited-resource communities across Texas. The graduate assistant will also assist with researching housing market trends, best practices in homeownership education, and relevant policies that affect homeowners and first-time homeowners.
Location: Carden–Waller Cooperative Extension Program Building

Please Note: 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing homeownership education workshops, seminars, and training sessions.

• Collaborate with housing organizations and partners to develop educational materials, resources, and curriculum.

• Provide one-on-one guidance to clients seeking information on the homebuying process and financial literacy.

• Analyze data to identify areas for program improvement and innovation.
  I'd appreciate it if you could assist with developing an e-book, Podcast, and YouTube Channel dedicated to sharing information that promotes and advances homeownership.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the College of Engineering 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.

• Knowledge or experience in community development, construction, construction sciences, business, finance, accounting, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated commitment to community service and outreach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, Excel, and other online tools.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/17/2026

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 m