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