Graduate Assistant - Physical Therapy (68718)

Academic year 2025-2026

Expectations:

• Communicate effectively and promptly with administrators, faculty & staff

• Maintain punctual attendance

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

• Work independently with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills

• Exhibit attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

• Proactively seek additional responsibilities during downtime

• Collaborate well with other campus employees

• Adapt to various supervisory styles

• Maintain expected academic standing in DPT program

Responsibilities:

• Perform general office tasks (copying, filing, spreadsheets, data collection, program bulletin boards etc.)

• Support faculty for classroom set up and for the annual community clinic as assigned

• Participate in student & faculty interviews and Open House sessions (including Saturdays)

• Manage classroom inventory and inventory spaces each academic semester, including organizing laundry for pickup service and restocking returned clean items.

• Maintain cleanliness and order in classrooms & lab spaces, which may include vacuuming, wiping down tables, organizing materials, and general tidying.

• Collect and deliver mail daily

• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the  Program Director, faculty or Administrative Assistant

• Collaborate with university and program faculty to maintain and disseminate an accurate record of service opportunities. 

•  Support faculty research activities

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in the DPT program

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Ability to maintain academic grades above program expectations

Graduate assistants are scheduled to work 10 hours each week during their first 3 semesters of the program, including school breaks, evenings and weekends as necessary based on program needs. Appropriate notification will be given prior to scheduling.