Position Summary
The physical therapy program at Gannon University is committed to excellence in student-centered learning with an emphasis on student-learning outcomes. Our graduate assistants play an important role in achieving these outcomes working collaboratively with program faculty and colleagues as they assist in program operations hosting open-lab times with first year students tutoring as requested by the faculty and in practice opportunities. Graduate assistants must maintain student confidentiality display initiative and be flexible with work requirements. This position is for students entering the third year of the DPT program . This position will be remote after fall break and follow the university academic calendar. 1. Provide monthly submissions to Gannon Universitys marketing outlets including pictures and other information pertinent to the current status of the physical therapy program and its students 2. Solicit news items from faculty/staff each month to include in marketing submissions 3. Develop program newsletters for publication in December and April including pictures information about the Ruskin campus and alumni correspondence 4. Maintain all social media accounts related to the physical therapy program including weekly posts to Facebook and Instagram pages 5. Assist in maintaining the physical therapy program webpage 6. Assist with grading assignments as necessary 7. Provide open lab and content review sessions for first-year and second-year students on a weekly basis 8. Provide individualized tutoring at the request of faculty 9. Assist faculty with administrative tasks and other tasks as assigned Career Readiness Competencies: Technology: Utilize social media effectively and ethically to support the needs of the program. Communication: Effectively frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles varied individual communication abilities and cultural differences. Teamwork: Collaborate with faculty and the other GAs to effectively complete all responsibilities and tasks. Professionalism: Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner to accomplish program goals and needs.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of the first 4 semesters of the doctor of physical therapy program and showing a strong progression through the 5th semester at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
No instances of academic or professional behavior probation. Experience in copywriting public relations or social media/marketing preferred.
Work Schedule
Office Hours - Depending On Candidates Schedule