Graduate Assistant (Student): Occupational Therapy

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Description Concordia University is seeking student applicants for the Aging Strong Graduate Assistant position in the Occupational Therapy department. This part-time position will be located on the CUW Mequon, WI Campus. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be confirmed enrollees in a Concordia University graduate education program in good academic standing. Students currently enrolled in Concordia's Occupational Therapy program are preferred Job Duties & Responsibilities Excellent organizational, time management skills, and communication skills with staff, families, and patients Communicate positively with prospective applicants via phone, Zoom, and face-to-face interactions Assist with contacting participants, setting up materials and a room for weekly research sessions, and uploading outcome data into a spreadsheet. Assist Aging Strong and other faculty with research-related tasks, including data entry, data collection, literature searches, and writing. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to word processing, Excel & PowerPoint, Outlook, and Qualtrics Familiarity with alternative graphic design platforms Successful completion of IRB CITI Training. IRB training will be provided based on the Concordia Research Committee's request. Other duties, as assigned Summer, Fall, and Spring schedules will be determined in conjunction with the graduate assistant based on the cohort class schedule. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment Able to present a Christian and professional manner Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field required Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program is required Student must be in good academic standing Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View) Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources. Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.