About the role#
The Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy (IDEA) at Duquesne University is hiring a Graduate Assistant to support a workforce development project. This initiative uses GPS-based Adventure Lab technology to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build vocational skills and employment readiness. You will work 10 hours per week from November 2026 through May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design, create, and maintain Adventure Lab stations on campus.
- Build training content including text, images, prompts, and task sequences.
- Work with IDEA staff and the St. Anthony Post-Secondary Program to align activities with employment goals.
- Collect and analyze data on participant engagement and skill acquisition.
- Assist with training sessions and field implementation.
- Conduct literature reviews and help write reports or presentations.
- Create documentation to ensure the program remains sustainable.
- Help with grant reporting and project evaluation.
- Attend team meetings and coordinate with faculty, staff, and community partners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program for Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Educational Technology, Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Familiarity with research methods, data collection, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Duquesne University campus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a Catholic institution based in Pittsburgh. Founded in 1878, it serves a student body of roughly 8,000 graduate and undergraduate learners. The university maintains a staff of over 3,000 employees. Academic programs focus on community service and regional equity.
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