STUDENT- OT Grad Assistant for Technological Interventions

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy students only
• 5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Set-up and cleanup labs (Wednesdays 8:30-10:10; 1:15-2:55 – set up can be day before) and classes (T/Th 1:00-2:05 CHS 203)
• Technology and resource inventory in Tech closet: Maintain an inventory of technology, devices, adaptive equipment, apps, accounts, and accessories. Track what is available, where it is stored, and whether items need repair, replacement, updating, or charging. Help organize digital resources and shared course folders.
• Emerging technology/evidence surveillance: Periodically search for new technologies relevant to OT practice, rather than only finding articles for specific assignments. Identify emerging areas such as AI, virtual/augmented reality, wearable technology, smart-home technology, telehealth, robotics, 3D printing, accessibility technology, etc. Bring potentially relevant technologies or articles to the instructor's attention for possible incorporation into the course.
• Evidence synthesis: Create brief annotated bibliographies or evidence summaries. Organize literature by topic, population, intervention, outcome, and level/type of evidence. Maintain a searchable literature database that you can use in future semesters.
• Student assignment organization: Collate and organize student submissions. Help categorize student projects/resources by technology type, population, practice area, etc.
• Lab management: Prepare equipment/materials before labs and return everything to its designated location afterward. Check that devices are charged, functioning, and ready for the next use. Help develop standardized setup/cleanup procedures so that future labs require less preparation time.
• Data/documentation (possibly): Maintain organized records of technology used, resources found, equipment needs, and course updates. Potentially track which technologies/resources are used each semester so you have a record for future course planning or accreditation purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed