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 National Science-funded events bring together teams of NSF-funded researchers and are focused on capacity building and networking for cross-disciplinary research teams. The event coordinator will work 10 - 20 hours each per week, at $20 per hour from August - May. The ideal candidate will be available to start remote work no later than September 2024.
Duties:
-Assist with project activities, including but not limited to event and workshop support and contributing to project deliverables.
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of funded events according to established timelines and budgets, including: researching event locations and developing support documents to facilitate decision-making by leadership, coordination of hotel, catering and AV logistics, develop event materials such as programs, signs and agendas, manage event registration and email communication with participants regarding logistics.
Duties:
- Build and maintain relationships with, unit partners in the College of Arts and Letters, partner vendors, caterers, and event staff, representing TDIC in a professional manner.
-Attend bi-weekly project management, budget, planning, and other relevant meetings.
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent written/oral/digital communication skills
- Experience and confidence using Zoom, both Microsoft and Google suites of tools, Slack, and Qualtrics (preferred)
- Experience with team building, leadership development, and or interpersonal communications including the ability to promptly read and reply to emails and chat during established work hours.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on a team both in-person and virtually as required
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Negotiation 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
-A one-page cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest in the position
-A 1-2 page resume
-Names and contact information for two references
Applications due by May 22, 2024, and interviews will begin shortly after this deadline. You can also contact Beth Mugavero, mugaver1@msu.edu if you have questions.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
