Cognitive Assessment TA

Job Family:
Student Work Study

Department:
Clinical Psychology

Supervisor:
Katie Flynn Townsend

Job Title:

Cognitive Assessment TA

Job Description:

Teaching Assistants (TAs) will support the Cognitive Assessment course laboratory, held Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., August 18 through December 8, 2026. TAs will assist students in developing competency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of WISC-V and WAIS-5 assessments. Responsibilities include attending weekly lab sessions, supporting practice administrations, observing and providing feedback on administration and scoring procedures, answering student questions, assisting with lab activities and materials, and helping ensure that students follow standardized testing procedures.

TAs will work under the supervision and direction of the course instructor, Dr. Hayley Dixon.

Pay rate: $15/hr

Scheduled

Hours:

8

Start Date:

08/17/2026

End Date: 12/31/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.

Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note:

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified.

The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student , original social security card, birth certificate.