Student Teaching Assistant

Description

Recruitment Period: 08/14/2024 - Until Filled

Status: Per Diem (0.01 FTE)

Hiring Rate: $17.13/hour

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Under direction of the faculty supervisor, a School of Occupational Therapy Teaching Assistant (SOTTA) will complete tasks in support of the courses taught by the faculty supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

· Scheduling student activities

· Developing, maintaining and organizing electronic filing systems

· Communicating effectively with parties involved

· Assisting with the scheduling and planning of meetings and/or events

· Conducting literature searches using online library databases and other resources

· Operating telephone and web-conferencing equipment

· Responding in a timely manner to information requests

· Attending meetings with faculty supervisor(s), as directed

· Maintaining clean and organized workstation and office space

· Completing other assignments from faculty supervisor

· Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards

· Conduct appropriate and consistent with the philosophy and mission of PNWU

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Must have the ability to conduct literature searches using online library databases

• Must have experience planning and coordinating meetings

• Must have experience with audio visual equipment, telephone and web conferencing

• Preferred:  Experience in education or health care work setting 

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; and bility to schedule activities and/or meetings

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.