Position Title Graduate Assistant (Research) Posting Number AS822P Subdivision School of Health Professions Division Col.Health Professions & Sci. Department Occupational Therapy Florida Location Ruskin, Fl Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives

Career & Self Development: The position provides opportunities for an OTD graduate student to heighten their knowledge and skill set by assuming duties that will help one progress professionally. The recipient of this position will seek and embrace opportunities to assist faculty in research, finding grants and grant writing, and helping to develop and facilitate educational opportunities for both faculty and students. Building and maintaining relationships through daily communications and hands-on support along with seeking and developing learning opportunities are beneficial for professional and personal development.

Communication: This position's requirements include clearly, effectively, and professionally communicating with both students and faculty on the Ruskin campus, both in person and through the various communication media used in the position.

Critical Thinking: The position will require the recipient to make decisions and solve problems associated with finding and evaluating relevant research, and using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgement to identify current best evidence associated with healthcare. Gathering and analyzing information from a diverse set of sources and individuals will be necessary. Accurately summarizing and interpreting data with an awareness of personal biases that may impact outcomes will be necessary.

Leadership: The position will require an individual who is able to seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction for research ideas and to identify best evidence sources that can be used to inform self and others.

Professionalism: The position will maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with faculty, other students and potentially small groups from the community. It is essential to demonstrate dependability and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks, as well as the ability to attend to details and to show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.

Equity and Inclusion: The position will require keeping an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking; to identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities and biases.

Technology: This position requires the use of technology, especially Excel, to improve efficiency and productivity and to complete specific tasks, such as manipulating information, constructing ideas and analyzing research results.

This position requires a student that has an interest in the research process. It is made possible through the provision of the Graduate Council to assist Dr. Jennifer Castelli to begin her research on the universal applicability of the Theory of Occupational Identity and Model of Occupational Self-Engagement System across the lifespan. The research assistant will be engaged in this project through frequent communication with Dr. Castelli (the principal investigator). Duties of this position include but are not limited to assisting with literature searches, data tracking, data entry, assisting with workshops, and data management for each project specified in the IRB. This position requires someone who enjoys the complexity of theory, yet is organized with attention to detail, and is comfortable working with groups of people. The research assistant will be a substantial part of the research process and may be acknowledged or included as a contributor to the completed project.

The research assistant may also be involved in other areas of research, creative activities, or special projects within the OTD department as needed and as time allows.

Required Qualifications

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:

* Must be currently enrolled as a second-year student in the OTD program in Ruskin, FL.

* Cumulative GPA through Fall 2023 of 3.8 or higher; a score at the time of interview in DOCCT 835 of 85% or greater.

* Excellent communication skills with peers and faculty

* Highly Organized

* Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel

Experience in research- skill with literature searches and data management

Physical Demands

Should be able to bend, lift, push and pull to set up lab equipment

May be asked to lift up to 50lbs.

May be asked to walk campus multiple times a day

Exempt Status Non-Exempt Position Classification Professional Position Type GA (Research, Teaching, Athletic Training) Employment Status Part-Time Position Length 9M Hours per Week 10 Work Schedule Office Hours - Depending On Candidate's Schedule Shift 1st