Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching | PVAMU Extension

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

1d • $22

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern