Graduate Assistant - Pre-Med and Health Professions Programs

Graduate Assistant - Pre-Med and Health Professions Programs

• The Graduate Assistant for the Pre-Medical and Health Professions 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 basic instruction/monitoring of student development of pre-medical and health professional clinical skills and class preparation.
• While the Graduate Assistant will work closely with all members of the PMHPP team, he/she will report primarily to the PMHPP Clinical Coordinator, and when appropriate, will report to the Director, or the Office Manager.
• 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 the courses.
• Class Preparation/Other Responsibilities Assist in: 1.
• Complete various tasks for class preparation such as copying, making flashcards, etc.
• 2.
• Work collaboratively with the office staff and student work study student 3.
• Perform other various task and special projects as assigned 4.
• Attend all PMHPP events for Post-Bacc students, and serve as ambassador/organizer for cohort events Fall 2026 Anticipated Hours: Monday (7:40-9:40) – 2 hrs – Class and Lab Prep Tuesday (2:45-3:45) - 2 hours – Class attendance and prep Wednesday (7:40-9:40) – 2 hrs - Class and Lab Prep Friday (7:40-9:40) – 2 hrs - Class and Lab Prep + 2 hours of flex time to assist with prep, skill practice, or other teaching functions