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Requirements
The summer medical academies are between one and three weeks long and are non-credit academic courses with rigorous curricula. Laboratory Teaching Assistants (Lab TAs) support students, mentors, instructors, the Assistant Academic Director (AAD), and the Academic Director (AD). Successful Laboratory Assistants are flexible, can pivot quickly to accommodate unexpected changes and issues, and are leaders who stay both warm and focused under pressure. This is a laboratory and academic support position.
Responsibilities:
Program Development
Completing training and research to understand the programs
Learning about and understand the programs to better support the student experience
Meeting with the AD and/or Lab Instructors prior to programs to review lab activities
Assisting in the final planning stages of the program’s labs
Program Management
Leading groups of 10-30 students through lab activities
Providing context for lab work
Ensuring student safety at all times
Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students
Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff
Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy
Reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, and student conduct issues
Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations to students
Notifying the AD or AAD of any student emergencies or student conduct issues
Schedule:
Training | There will be in-person lab trainings scheduled in late May or early June
1-Week Medical Academy I | June 8 - June 14, 2025
1-Week Medical Academy II | June 22 - June 28, 2025
1-Week Medical Academy III | July 6 - July 12, 2025
3-Week Medical Immersion Academy | June 8 - June 27, 2025
Terms & Compensation
Lab TAs are designated for the Summer 2025 term with dates of employment from May 19 through August 9, 2025.
Lab TAs will work approximately 5-20 hours while programs are running.
Employment with the University is at-will and may be terminated by Lab TAs or the University at any time without notice or cause. Employment with the University should not be considered as an implied or explicit guarantee of employment or as a personal contract.
Failure to meet the standards and expectations of the University, the School of Continuing Studies, and the Office of Summer and Special Programs, may result in termination.
Compensation will include $20.00 per hour for up to 20 hours of work per week.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Current or graduating GU Medical student
Bachelor’s degree
Some graduate-level medical education
Experience working with high school students and faculty
Basic knowledge and experience with anatomy and physiology, blood draws, intubation, CPR, sterile gowning and gloving, suturing, and taking blood pressure and vitals
Comfortable working in a gross anatomy lab
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and Canvas learning management system (LMS)
Preferred Qualifications:
High school and/or undergraduate teaching experience
EMT/CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University
Knowledge or experience relating to the Academy subject matter is a plus
Nursing, graduate, and/or first-year medical student highly preferred
How to Apply
Please review the information and steps below carefully - only applicants who have completed both applicable steps will be considered. For more information, review our hiring website or if you have any questions, email scsspecialprograms@georgetown.edu.
Student Applicants (current Georgetown University student)
Resume and Cover Letter in GMS. Instructions will be noted in job posting. Fill out the Summer Staff Questionnaire form. A link to this form can be found directly in the job posting, or using this link: Summer Lab TA Questionnaire
External Applicants
Resume and Cover Letter in GMS. Instructions will be noted in job posting. Fill out the Summer Staff Questionnaire form. A link to this form can be found directly in the job posting, or using this link: Summer Lab TA Questionnaire
A criminal background check of selected candidates is required.
Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.