Graduate Assistant - Physical Therapy (73232)

Graduate Assistant - Physical Therapy

Main Campus-Fully Onsite - North Canton, OH 44720

Overview

Position Type Graduate Assistant

Description

Academic year 2026-2027

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.