Graduate Assistant, PA Program - Ruskin (Administrative)

Position Summary

This individual provides administrative support to the PA program faculty, Clinical Coordinators, Program Director, and Administrative Assistant. The GA may also assist with any and all projects associated with Gannon University's Ruskin, FL, location. This individual CANNOT be enrolled in the Physician Assistant program.

Career Readiness Learning Objectives

• Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Technology – The GA will build and maintain collaborative relationships with PA faculty and staff and other student workers, and will use systems to monitor and document inventory of supplies. The GA will clearly and effectively exchange information with the staff they are assisting in preparation of orders.
• Professionalism – The GA will demonstrate integrity, accountability, and effective work habits by documenting hours and tasks worked, and communicating with the GA supervisor(s) at least weekly.

Responsibilities

• Filing, copying, making labels, creating/editing files and spreadsheets
• Monitor and document inventory of supplies
• Preparing orders for and restocking of lab supplies
• Maintaining an effective working environment
• Demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude
• Regular meetings scheduled with one or more of the Graduate Assistantship supervisor(s): the PA Program Director ("PD") and Secretary
• Sign a FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) agreement to protect student confidentiality at all times

Required Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to manage several tasks/projects at one time
• Work with the PA faculty, the Clinical Coordinators, and the PA Secretary managing files, creating and updating documents, and tracking student documents related to clinical rotations
• Comfortable representing Gannon University in a professional way with community organizations
• Strong skills of attention to detail and personal initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Previous administrative experience

Schedule

This position runs through the academic year, up to five hours a week, during campus office hours. Exceptions are at the discretion of the GA supervisors. Hours per week: 5.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.