Cognitive Assessment TA
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Mercer University
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
Teaching assistants will support the Cognitive Assessment course laboratory by assisting students with the administration, scoring, and interpretation of WISC-V and WAIS-5 assessments. Responsibilities include attending weekly lab sessions, providing feedback on testing procedures, and ensuring students adhere to standardized protocols.
Job Description
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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 University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA