Occupational Therapy Research Assistant (Student)

University of St. Augustine; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is seeking a Student Worker – Research Assistant. The role supports a supervised research agenda, contributing to data collection, literature reviews, and administrative tasks within a faculty-led research environment.

The position emphasizes academic performance (OTD student in good standing) and strong writing and organizational skills, with a typical weekly commitment of about 7 hours, potentially up to 15 with director approval.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or better on all coursework.
• Currently enrolled in an OTD graduate level degree program.
• Must be in good standing with the University.
• Strong writing, editorial, and communication skills.
• Must be organized and able to solve issues and respond to routine requests.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Plan to commit approximately 7 hours per week, up to 15 with authorization.

Responsibilities

• Complete training for protection of research subjects.
• Review previous work and enter data into Excel, Access or SPSS.
• Distribute, collect and enter data as needed.
• Conduct evidence-based searches on indicated topics.
• Assist faculty by scheduling and distributing lab activities.
• Assist with consent process, email communication, and document organization and storage.
• Complete literature reviews and create annotated bibliographies.
• Proofread and edit research documents for accuracy.

Skills

Writing & editing

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GPA 3.0 or higher

OTD graduate level degree program

Tools

Excel

Access

SPSS

Job description

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is seeking a Student Worker – Research Assistant. The role supports a supervised research agenda, contributing to data collection, literature reviews, and administrative tasks within a faculty-led research environment.

The position emphasizes academic performance (OTD student in good standing) and strong writing and organizational skills, with a typical weekly commitment of about 7 hours, potentially up to 15 with director approval.