OTD Graduate Assistant (Tutoring and Lab Assistants) Ruskin

About the Role

This Graduate Assistant role supports first-year OTD students in mastering complex content areas such as neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and human movement analysis, while also assisting faculty in classroom and laboratory preparation and management. The position offers opportunities to reinforce academic knowledge, contribute to a collaborative learning environment, and gain transferable professional skills.

Career Readiness Learning Objectives

• Career & Self-Development: Engage in professional tasks that promote personal growth, expand academic expertise, and foster leadership through peer and faculty collaboration.
• Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with faculty and students in person and through digital platforms, maintaining clarity, respect, and responsiveness.
• Critical Thinking: Apply analytical and inclusive reasoning to help peers master academic content, solve problems, and support student learning across various instructional contexts.
• Professionalism: Uphold the highest standards of responsibility, punctuality, and ethical conduct. Manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and demonstrate reliability in all duties.
• Equity and Inclusion: Promote an inclusive learning environment by being receptive to diverse perspectives and helping identify and remove barriers to academic success.
• Technology: Leverage educational technologies to enhance instruction, support student learning, and contribute to efficient completion of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Fall Semester

The Graduate Assistant will serve as a student liaison for the following courses:

• DOCCT 825: Neuroscience
• DOCCT 821: Human Movement Analysis

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing academic support and tutoring to first-year students
• Assisting with classroom and lab setup and breakdown
• Supporting student assignments, projects, and group activities
• Aiding faculty/staff with quiz development and grading and special projects, as needed

Spring Semester

The Graduate Assistant will continue serving as a liaison with particular attention to:

• DOCCT 831: Neurorehab Techniques

Duties Include:

• Facilitating student understanding of course material through one-on-one and group support
• Assisting with lab organization and preparation for OT courses

Additional Duties

• Performing additional academic or administrative support tasks to fulfill weekly hourly requirements, as assigned by faculty or staff
• Maintaining inventory and cleanliness of lab areas
• Assisting students in preparing for lab practicals
• Collaborating with faculty across the program to support instructional and operational needs
• Demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail in all aspects of the position

Expected to be self-directed and motivated to assist students and faculty.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a second-year student in the Ruskin Occupational Therapy Doctorate program
• Successful academic performance in neuroscience, human movement analysis, and related coursework
• Cumulative GPA through Spring 2026 of 3.7 or higher
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Gannon University and the OTD Program

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Should be able to bend, lift, push and pull to set up lab equipment
• May be asked to lift up to 50lbs
• May be asked to walk campus multiple times a day

Schedule

This is a part-time, 9-month position requiring 10 hours per week. Work schedule is flexible based on the candidate's availability and aligns with office hours.