Professional Aide
Michigan State University

Job no: 801006
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: Office Of Undergraduate Education
Department: Migrant Student Services 10053279
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing, In State, Out of State
Categories: Temporary, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The NMSI Professional Aid will assist the NMSI Program Associate Director with day-to-day operations. Daily tasks include data entry, filing, processing incoming applications, assisting in maintaining records and accounts, and other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Tasks and responsibilities:

40% - Communication: Email and call students, employers, and CAMP programs, follow up on survey results, and calendars essential dates and tasks. Orientate students on the project.

40% - Data Processing: Track student participation and stipends; Create and maintain student, employer, files for students, and employers. Maintain regular organization and revision of NMSI files.

15% - Marketing: Create and maintain a social media presence, newsletters, and research of the program.

5% - Other Duties: Conduct other tasks as assigned by the program director(s).

Desired Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum of 60 college level credit hours.

Minimum of 1 year working in an office environment.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Experience with working with programs similar to NMSI.

Bachelor degree in any field.

Experience with the Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker community.

Experience with marketing and design software.

Experience handing confidential information.

Experience working in a team environment.

Strong written and oral communication.

Strong organizational skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter and Resume.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

Please address Cover Letter to hiring committee.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://mss.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised: Jul 28, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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