Student Teaching Assistant - (FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED PNWU STUDENTS ONLY)

General Summary

The School of Occupational Therapy Teaching Assistant (SOTTA) will support courses taught by the faculty supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Scheduling student activities
• Developing, maintaining and organizing electronic filing systems
• Communicating effectively with parties involved
• Aiding in the scheduling and planning of meetings and/or events
• Conducting literature searches using online library databases and other resources
• Operating telephone and web-conferencing equipment
• Responding to information requests in a timely manner
• Attending meetings with faculty supervisor(s), as directed
• Maintaining a clean and organized workstation and office space
• Completing other assignments from faculty supervisor
• Understanding accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adhering to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
• Acting in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
• Performing other duties as assigned

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must have the ability to conduct literature searches using online library databases
• Must have experience planning and coordinating meetings
• Must have experience with audio visual equipment, telephone and web conferencing
• Preferred: Experience in education or health care work setting

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
• Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
• Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings

To Apply

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

PNWU Offers

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

Benefits Package Eligibility

Benefit eligibility is at least 0.5 FTE.