Cognitive Assessment TA

Mercer Cluster; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Cognitive Assessment TA to support the Clinical Psychology course laboratory. The position runs Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., August 18 through December 8, 2026, with a start date of 08/17/2026 and end date of 12/31/2027.

TAs will assist with administration, scoring, and interpretation of WISC-V and WAIS-5 assessments, attend weekly lab sessions, and help ensure standardized testing procedures under the supervision of Dr. Hayley Dixon.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration, scoring, and interpretation of WISC-V and WAIS-5 assessments.
• Attend weekly lab sessions and support practice administrations and scoring procedures.

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Clinical Psychology

Supervisor: Katie Flynn Townsend

Job Title: Cognitive Assessment TA

Job Description: Teaching Assistants (TAs) will support the Cognitive Assessment course laboratory, held Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., August 18 through December 8, 2026. TAs will assist students in developing competency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of WISC-V and WAIS-5 assessments. Responsibilities include attending weekly lab sessions, supporting practice administrations, observing and providing feedback on administration and scoring procedures, answering student questions, assisting with lab activities and materials, and helping ensure that students follow standardized testing procedures. TAs will work under the supervision and direction of the course instructor, Dr. Hayley Dixon.

Pay rate: $15/hr

Scheduled Hours: 8

Start Date: 08/17/2026

End Date: 12/31/2027

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