Graduate Assistant - Pre Medical and Health Professionals Programs
The Graduate Assistant for the Pre-Medical and Health Professionals Programs (PMHPP) is an integral member of a small but dynamic team that assists undergraduate and sometimes graduate students in their preparations to pursue advanced graduate study in medicine, dental medicine, and other health professions. In general, the PMHPP Graduate Assistant will be expected to assist with two types of responsibilities - basic instruction/monitoring of student development of pre-medical and health professional clinical skills and academic office management. While the Graduate Assistant will work closely with all members of the PMHPP team, he/she will report primarily to the PMHPP Clinical Coordinator, Mrs. Alexis McDine, and when appropriate will report to Mrs. Amy Whittington, Director, or the Office Manager, TBD.
Basic Instruction/Monitoring of Clinical Skills Responsibilities
1. Assist the PMHPP course instructor in the preparation of materials and supplies for the PMHPP undergraduate and post-baccalaureate (as needed) courses in advance of each class session,
2. Promptly arrive at least 15-20 minutes before each scheduled class meeting to assist with class set-up requirements and attendance monitoring and remain after each class meeting to assist with equipment cleaning and storage,
3. Consistently maintain the cleanliness, functionality, and accessibility of all equipment used in laboratories consistent with PMHPP and WHO policy,
4. Understand and be able to operate correctly all laboratory equipment used in PMHPP courses,
5. Assist the course instructor in the monitoring of skills and student behaviors in the classroom during designated PMHP course clinical skills laboratories,
6. Oversee the completion of work and skills of students who miss class and who are required to make up required activities/skills,
7. Assist the course instructor with the production of teaching aids and handouts for her courses,
8. On days where there are no class meetings that involve laboratory equipment, assist with PMHPP general office functions.
Academic Office Management Responsibilities
Assists in the daily functions of the PMHPP Office which may include any of the following:
1. Complete various office tasks such as copying, filing, and answering the phone
2. Work collaboratively with the office staff and student work study student
3. Perform other various tasks and special projects as assigned
4. Attend all PMHPP events for Post-Bacc students, and serve as ambassador/organizer for cohort events
5. Act as a tour guide to PB applicants who come to campus to interview
Fall 2025 Anticipated Hours:
Monday (7:40am-9:40am) - 2 hours- Class and Lap Prep
Tuesday (2:45pm-4:45pm) - 2 hours - Class Attendance and Prep
Wednesday (7:40am-9:40am) - 2 hours- Class and Lap Prep
Friday (7:40am-9:40am) - 2 hours - Class and Lab Prep
+ 2 hours of flex time to assist with prep, skill practice, or other teaching functions