Lab Assistant - OTA (part-time)

Bryant & Stratton College; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College is seeking an Occupational Therapy Lab Assistant to support weekend lab instruction and student advisement in the OTA program, under direct supervision of OTA faculty or the Program Director.

The position emphasizes maintaining clean labs, assisting with assessments, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for teaching and student activities. It requires OTA certification, AOTA membership, and Wisconsin licensure, with at least one year of field experience.

Qualifications

• OTA certification or OT practitioner certification is required.
• Membership in AOTA is required.
• WI OTA license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of practice in the field.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, Word, etc.).
• Commitment to professional development and student success.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to connect with a diverse student body in a career college environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lab instruction, assessments, and competencies according to the program curriculum.
• Maintain OTA labs for instructional purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in lab classrooms.
• Ensure supplies, equipment and linen are available for teaching and student lab work.

Skills

OTA certification

AOTA member

OTA license (WI)

1 year experience

Computer literacy

Professional development

Team player

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

POSITION

Occupational Therapy Lab Assistant

HOURS

As indicated per term dependent on courses. Hours include on-campus weekend hours. Other hours as required by Program Director.

REPORTS TO

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Lab Assistant performs one time per month, weekend lab instruction, student advising, and assistance with assessment and scholarship under the direct supervision of the OTA faculty or OTA Program Director.

The Lab Assistant will facilitate weekend lab instruction acting in a supervisory role for students according to the OTA Program Faculty’s developed curriculum.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in lab instruction, assessments, and competencies according to the OTA Program’s developed curriculum.
• Maintain OTA labs for instructional purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within the lab classrooms.
• Ensure supplies, equipment and linen are available for teaching and student lab work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Initial certification as an OTA or OTR
• Must be a member of AOTA
• Must hold a WI OTA license
• Minimum of 1 year of practice in field required
• Working knowledge of computer software (e-mail, Microsoft Word, etc)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and student success
• Strong team player
• Ability to make meaningful and positive connections with diverse student body in a career college environment

SALARY

$32-$38 per hour

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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