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ESTUN 2.316 and BSTUN 1.16
Email: studentunion@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7989 OR -7979 Edinburg
Phone Alt: (956) 882-7991 - Brownsville
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Employment at the Student Unions

As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to work on Campus while going to school. At the Student Union, student staff are an integral part of the day-to-day operations, and as a team they contribute to the success of its services and events.

Student employees will gain hands on valuable work experience and network with both peers & professional staff throughout their employment with us. As an employer, the Student Union prides itself on offering hands on one-on-one trainings. In addition, we allow for our staff to practice skills needed post graduation by offering professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Working at the Student Union will...

  • test your critical thinking skills
  • boost your communication skills
  • develop your teamwork abilities
  • enhance your leadership skills
  • provide career management tools

When you work at the STUN, you will meet new people, learn about the University services, and gain professional skills applicable to your future career. The STUN offers a dynamic and fun work environment like no other place on Campus!


Qualifications

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  • must be enrolled Full Time (min. 12hrs)
  • have a 2.0 GPA
  • be in good standing with the University
  • Work Study preferred

Positions & Roles

front desk staff helping student

  • Facilities Operations
  • Game Room Attendant
  • Graphic Designer
  • Information Attendant

Benefits

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  • 12 – 15 hours per week
  • flexible schedule, year around
  • uniform provided

and More

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  • BSTUN & ESTUN locations
  • leadership & networking opportunities
  • professional development trainings


Meet a few of our staff members:

Profiles in Excellence student nominees are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the University and local communities. Undergrads and graduate students are nominated by faculty and staff based on excellence in academics, athletics, arts, leadership and/or community service.

Ruby Tijerina, Office Assistant- Summer 2019

Arnelle Canales, Game Room Team Leader - Spring 2020

Lindaesmeralda Lozada, Team Leader - Fall 2019

Phillip Foley, Student Manager - Spring 2021

Adriana Nava, Student Manager - Fall 2020

Kayla Chavez, Event & Marketing Lead - Fall 2020

Angela Zavala, Brownsville Operations & Events Team - Fall 2020

 

 


How To Apply:

UTRGV Career Center has created the Handshake system that will facilitate the communication process between students and potential employers.

The process of registering with Handshake takes about 5 minutes. To get started take the following steps:

  1. Log in to my.utrgv.edu
  2. in your portal, select and click the Handshake icon

Descriptions, details and pay rate can be seen at UTRGV Career Center

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