NWS Teaching Assistant Occupational Therapy

This position is only open to current Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy Students in the second or third year of the program.

Department and Location: School of Occupational Therapy, Hillsboro Campus, HPC2 3rd Floor

Purpose: The School of Occupational Therapy teaching assistant provides general course support to instructors and their students.

Wage: $16.80 per hour

Employee Classification: Non-exempt

Length of Employment: Fall Semester (Aug. 31 to Dec. 16, 2026) and/or Spring Semester (Jan. 25 to May 11, 2027)

Hours: Expected 2-3 hours per week. Hours are determined by course instructor. Not to exceed 20 hours per week.

Supervisor: Jane Hill

Recruiter: Jane Hill, janefitz@pacificu.edu

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the course instructor and students.
• Answering student questions.
• Assisting with classroom/lab set up and clean up.
• Assisting with grading exams.
• Assisting with lab activities.
• Assisting with research projects.
• Assisting with running portions of labs.
• Copying.
• Obtaining materials.
• Organizing labs.
• Proctoring lab exams.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies to Practice: Core Competencies Gained Through Experience

• Second or third-year Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy student who does not qualify for federal work study.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Able to manage and maintain sensitive and confidential information, ensuring it is handled securely and in compliance with FERPA regulations and Pacific University's policies and procedures.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills including the ability to work with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Self-motivated.
• Serves as an information source to students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Willing to ask questions.