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