OT Student Ambassador

• Position Title: OT Student Ambassador
• Department/Office:  SHHS Occupational Therapy
• Hourly Wage: $12/hour
• Number of Openings: 2
• Job Location: On-site
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Position Duration: 24-25 AY

*Must be a OT Doctorate Student to apply

IU OT seeks two motivated, organized IU OTD Class of 2027 students with excellent verbal and written communication skills to support clinical faculty research projects and complete general office tasks such as filing, scanning, printing, and more as an OT Office & Research/Media Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Student will provide support related to the research and scholarship agenda of clinical faculty. In addition to this role, student will perform other office tasks as assigned, including but not limited to filing, scanning, printing, cleaning, and maintaining office and classroom inventory of supplies and equipment. Traits such as confidence, initiative, kindness, dependability, and flexibility are desired.

Tools and Equipment Used: 

Standard office equipment such as phone, printer, copy machine, and scanner. Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office suite and display a willingness to learn new systems as needed.

Qualifications: 

• SHHS OTD Class of 2027 student with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined below.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Research experience is a plus, but is not required
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing. Specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Canva.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have minor impacts on the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, stand, bend, speak and hear walk and use hands.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Skills Developed:  

• Core Communication and Quantitative Skills – Student will gain skills in communication by following specific instructions from staff and faculty.
• Critical Thinking – Student will work independently to identify challenges and solutions, as opportunities arise.
• Integration and Application of Knowledge – Student will gain hands-experience related to research, workplace norms, and more.
• Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness – Student will take on special projects as assigned, with an emphasis on student’s strengths, when possible.
• Understanding Society and Culture – Student will gain cultural awareness and understanding by working with a diverse pool of incoming visitors and staff.
• Values and Ethics – Student will encounter confidential information and will uphold confidentiality in such matters.