STUDENT- OT Grad Assistant for Technological Interventions

OT Tech Grad Assistant Position:

• 5 hours per week

• Occupational Therapy students only please

• Set-up and cleanup labs (Wednesdays 8:30-10:10; 1:15-2:55 – set up can be day

before) and classes (T/Th 1:00-2:05 CHS 203)

• Technology and resource inventory in Tech closet

o Maintain an inventory of technology, devices, adaptive equipment, apps,

accounts, and accessories.

o Track what is available, where it is stored, and whether items need repair,

replacement, updating, or charging.

o Help organize digital resources and shared course folders.

• Emerging technology/evidence surveillance

o Periodically search for new technologies relevant to OT practice, rather

than only finding articles for specific assignments.

o Identify emerging areas such as AI, virtual/augmented reality, wearable

technology, smart-home technology, telehealth, robotics, 3D printing,

accessibility technology, etc.

o Bring potentially relevant technologies or articles to the instructor's

attention for possible incorporation into the course.

• Evidence synthesis

o Create brief annotated bibliographies or evidence summaries.

o Organize literature by topic, population, intervention, outcome, and

level/type of evidence.

o Maintain a searchable literature database that you can use in future

semesters.

• Student assignment organization

o Collate and organize student submissions.

o Help categorize student projects/resources by technology type,

population, practice area, etc.

• Lab management

o Prepare equipment/materials before labs and return everything to its

designated location afterward.

o Check that devices are charged, functioning, and ready for the next use.

o Help develop standardized setup/cleanup procedures so that future labs

require less preparation time.

• Data/documentation (possibly)

o Maintain organized records of technology used, resources found,

equipment needs, and course updates.

o Potentially track which technologies/resources are used each semester so

you have a record for future course planning or accreditation purposes.

Hiring Manager: Ashley Mason

Hiring rate: $16.45/hr