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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Graduate Student

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

... Assistant (GRA) Program is an educational program that provides students with relevant research ... The candidate will work with scientists in C-PCS on a variety of projects. The candidate is ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

$41K - $49K/yr

Graduate Student for Bill Lotter Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are ...

Montana State University

Research Project Assistant

Bozeman, MT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... Project Assistant Brief Position Overview This position will assist Dr. Timothy DelCurto with the ... This includes working with numerous graduate students and research associates to complete research ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

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STUDENT- OT Graduate Student Worker

STUDENT- OT Graduate Student Worker

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY • On-site

$16 - $16.30/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Ithaca College rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

334th of 536 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Title: OT Graduate Student Worker

Overview:

The OT Graduate Student Worker (GSW) will support the OT department and faculty by hosting weekly open lab hours, providing teaching assistance in specific OT lab courses, maintain the organization and cleanliness of OT classroom spaces, post resources and events for OT students, complete organizational or teaching-related tasks for individual OT faculty on an as needed basis, and monitor the borrowing of materials from the OT department for student project or clinic needs. 

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

OT Graduate Student Workers are expected to work 10 hrs/week while classes are in session.

  • Host weekly open labs - department aims to have open labs times spread throughout the week, for several hours each session, with 1 -2 GSWs staffing the labs
  • Assist faculty in teaching activities or classroom preparation/clean-up for specific OT lab courses 
  • Clean and organize classroom spaces - Wipe down classroom tables at end of open lab, stock classrooms for tissues, cleaning wipes, and paper towels, maintain cleanliness of CHS 204 kitchen space, organize closet spaces in 208 & 212 with input from faculty, update closet inventory sheets yearly
  • Maintain classroom and hallway bulletin boards with upcoming events and important information
  • Prepare OT spaces for Open Houses or other recruitment events
  • Monitor and track items borrowed from the department by students for class projects or clinic needs
  • Complete organizational or teaching-related tasks for individual faculty on an as needed basis 

Work requirements:

  • Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, and students respectfully, clearly, and compassionately.
  • Maintain confidentiality with any faculty, class, or student materials containing sensitive information.
  • Possess technical skills with Microsoft office suite apps, Zoom, and Canva.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Candidate Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

  • Must be a currently enrolled, full-time, occupational therapy student in good standing, in their senior year of study at Ithaca College.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and follow through on assignments by deadlines.
  • Soft skills preferred for this position: approachable, creative, flexible, and readily apply feedback.
  • Previous TA, tutoring, or leadership experience is preferred.

Application process:

Submit a resume by the posted deadline.

Hiring Manager: Rita Daly

Pay Rate: $16.00 - 16.30

Ithaca College's student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.

For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.

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