Graduate Assistant (Research)

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 them 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 positions 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. The specific support and skills needed from the research assistant would include data tracking data entry data management data analysis and scholarly writing abilities. The research assistant will be engaged in this project through frequent communication with the primary investigator and occasional communication with the textbook editor. The research assistant will work with the primary investigator to develop goals and a timeline for completion of each research task. We will meet weekly to bimonthly to discuss progress towards tasks and goals and modify the timeline and goals as needed. This would continue as the process for the new research assistant. The research assistant will be a substantial part of the research process and will be included as a contributor to the completed project. The research assistant may also be involved in other research creative activities or special projects within the OTD department as needed and as time allows. The expected outcomes of having a graduate research assistant are to contribute to the mission of Gannon for the development of scholarship and assistance to faculty with the goal of receiving tenure. 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.

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

Required Qualifications
The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the Ruskin FL. Cumulative GPA through Fall 2024 of 3.8 or higher. 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

Work Schedule
Office Hours - Depending On Candidates Schedule