Title: Graduate Assistant, Occupational Therapy Program
Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend
Pay Grade: GS 0
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision:Â School of Health Sciences
Department: College of Health and Human Serv
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Occupational Therapy (OT) Program plays a vital role in supporting the program's operations while gaining valuable leadership and professional development experience. The GA will work closely with all faculty members on a wide range of projects and initiatives that contribute to the overall success of the OT Program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting with the planning and facilitation of program events such as orientation, professional development sessions, and graduation celebrations.
- Creating and distributing communications to students, alumni, and faculty.
- Managing the OT Program's email account and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Designing flyers and digital materials for events, announcements, and reminders.
- Developing a program-wide newsletter each semester.
- Collecting and analyzing data via email and survey platforms to support program planning and evaluation.
- Assisting with preparation and documentation for the Accreditation Body.
- Organizing and maintaining OT Program spaces and inventory.
- Demonstrating and cultivating leadership and professional behaviors aligned with entry-level occupational therapy practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
The GA is expected to work:
- Up to 20 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters
- Up to 10 hours per week during the Summer semester
Desired Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve with minimal direction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
- Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools).
- Rapid and accurate typing.
- Familiarity with library databases and academic search tools.
- Strong organizational skills for managing both physical and digital environments.
- Effective time management and prioritization abilities and flexible.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Reliable, accountable, and punctual.
- Friendly, approachable, and professional.
- Open to learning and growing in unfamiliar situations.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and service-oriented.
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates must submit the following supplemental documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
20 hours/week for Fall/Winter and 10 hours/week for Summer
Appointment Percentage:
100%
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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