OTD Graduate Assistant (Tutoring and Lab Assistants) Ruskin

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support first-year students in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. The role involves academic support in courses like Neuroscience and Human Movement Analysis, aiding faculty with class preparation, and maintaining lab areas. This position fosters professional development, encourages collaboration, and strengthens the academic foundation of both the assistant and their peers.

Qualifications

• Engaged in professional tasks promoting personal growth and leadership.
• Expected to be self-directed and motivated to assist students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic support and tutoring to first-year students.
• Assisting with classroom and lab setup and breakdown.
• Supporting student assignments, projects, and group activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Equity and Inclusion

Technology

Education

Enrollment in OTD program

Job description

Career Readiness Learning Objectives This role supports the development of the following professional competencies, in alignment with the NACE Career Readiness Framework:

• 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.

The Graduate Assistant will support 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. This position offers opportunities to reinforce academic knowledge, contribute to a collaborative learning environment, and gain transferable professional skills.
Fall Semester Responsibilities 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 Responsibilities During the 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

Additional Expectations

• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of lab areas
• Assist students in preparing for lab practicals
• Collaborate with faculty across the program to support instructional and operational needs
• Demonstrate adaptability and attention to detail in all aspects of the position
• Expected to be self-directed and motivated to assist students and faculty.

This Graduate Assistantship provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen your academic foundation, develop professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the success of your peers and faculty.