SUMMER Occupational Therapy Graduate Assistant

Chatham University•Pittsburgh, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Summer Occupational Therapy Graduate Assistant. The role involves supporting faculty research, program evaluation, accreditation efforts, and departmental communications. The assistant will gain experience in organizational and administrative tasks, research support, professional communication, academic program operations, and student recruitment. The university values its students and encourages them to apply for open positions that align with their skills and interests. Chatham University is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus environment.

Requirements

Reading skills
Basic written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Current student employee status
Notification to other managers if working multiple jobs on campus
Adherence to a maximum of 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year
Adherence to a maximum of 980 work hours per calendar year

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate effective organizational and administrative skills by managing OT equipment inventory, maintaining department spaces, and supporting lab operations.
Support faculty research and program evaluation through literature searches, data entry and analysis, and compilation of survey and accreditation data.
Develop professional communication skills by preparing weekly faculty updates, contributing to department newsletters, and creating content for bulletin boards and social media.
Enhance knowledge of academic program operations by assisting with tasks related to accreditation, licensure research, and course or scholarship support.
Engage in student recruitment and outreach efforts by participating in admissions events, student interviews, and orientation activities.
Exhibit professionalism and adaptability by completing assigned tasks independently, managing time effectively, and responding to evolving departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an inventory of OT equipment, notifying faculty of low inventory and needed repairs.
Complete literature searches and retrieve articles for faculty research.
Complete data entry and analysis for faculty research projects.
Assist with set-up and clean-up of labs, including Hydrocollator maintenance, modalities, and other related tasks, as well as open lab sessions.
Compile and organize data from program surveys.
Assist with accreditation research as requested.
Create and maintain current content on OT bulletin boards.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the OT classroom, lab, apartment, and storage areas.
Assist with course preparation, faculty projects, and other instructional or scholarly activities as needed.
Participate in admissions events, including tabling, orientation, and prospective student interviews as requested.
Support departmental communications and marketing through bulletin boards, social media, newsletter content, and event materials.
Submit weekly email updates to faculty detailing hours worked and tasks completed.
Meet weekly with the Program Assistant or other designated team member to review task completion, hours, and prioritization of tasks.
Complete other duties as assigned by the OT team.