SUMMER Occupational Therapy Graduate Assistant

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OT Graduate Assistant Position Responsibilities:

This position is for Summer 2026.

Develop/maintain an inventory of OT equipment; notify 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 (Hydrocollator maintenance, modalities, and other related tasks), including 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 OT team.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student will:

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.

Specific skills/qualifications required for this position:

Reading skills, basic written communication skills, interpersonal skills, proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.