Graduate Assistant - Pre-Med and Health Professions Programs
Duquesne University
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Graduate Assistant will primarily assist with basic instruction and monitoring of pre-medical and health professional clinical skills development for undergraduate and sometimes graduate students. This includes preparing materials, setting up labs, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and overseeing make-up work for absent students.
Requirements summary
The role requires assisting the course instructor with all aspects of clinical skills laboratories, including pre-class preparation, on-site monitoring of student skills and behavior, and post-class cleanup. The assistant must also perform various administrative tasks and serve as an ambassador for cohort events.
Job description
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
