STUDENT- OT Grad Assistant for Technological Interventions

• 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 rate: $16.45/hr