Student Assistant

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Student Assistant for the Rehabilitation & Movement Science Department. This role involves assisting faculty with classroom instruction, engaging with students, and managing course materials. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a passion for helping peers succeed in their academic journey.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Student must have completed 1 year in the OTD program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 required.
• Course completion of OTDR 5321 with a B+ or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with classroom instruction and records.
• Lead discussion sections and meet with students for guidance.
• Maintain equipment and materials for courses.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Empathy

Education

Completed at least 1 year in OTD program

GPA of 3.5 or above

Successfully completed OTDR 5321 with a grade of B+ or higher

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health
Department	SHP-Rehab & Movement
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Student Assistant to work in the Rehabilitation & Movement Science Department. The Student Assistant will assist faculty with classroom instruction, records, and assignments. The Student Assistant will also lead discussion sections, meet with students during office hours, and conduct conferences with students individually or in small groups. Additionally, the Student Assistant will assist in organizing and maintaining equipment and materials needed for courses. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Assists faculty with classroom instruction, records, and assignments. Leads discussion sections, meeting with students during office hours, conferencing with students individually or in small groups. Organizes and maintains the equipment and materials needed for courses. Performs other related duties as assigned. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	00
Salary Details	$15.49 per hour
Minimum Salary
Mid Range Salary
Maximum Salary
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Part Time
Working Hours (per week)	15 hours per week
Standard Hours	35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must have successfully completed at least 1 year (2 semesters of coursework) within the OTD program, have an exemplary GPA (3.5 or above), and successfully completed OTDR 5321 with a final grade of B+ or higher.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements WORK ENVIRONMENT: Working with multiple students in a busy environment and multi-tasking while being empathetic yet helping students to meet the standards for coursework.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107

Posting Number	25ST1068
Posting Open Date	05/09/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement