Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Empower and Employ- Project Specialist

Position Summary

Program Implementation: Lead the adaptation and implementation of the "Empower and Employ" intervention package, ensuring all components—ASSET-EPASS, work experience, positive psychology, peer mentoring, self-discovery, and wraparound services—are effectively delivered.

Job Development and Coaching: Assist with job development efforts and provide job coaching during on-the-job training and initial job placement for participants.

Project Management: Oversee day-to-day project tasks, including coordinating meetings between Principal Investigators (PIs), arranging Community Advisory Board meetings, and promoting the project for participant enrollment.

Client Coordination: Manage client intake and coordinate intervention schedules with participating schools and communities.

Program Fidelity: Ensure procedural fidelity of all programs, collecting and evaluating program-related data to guide necessary revisions based on participant needs.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including schools, community partners, and project staff, to achieve project goals.

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 Degree

Masters -Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, program coordination, or a •related role, preferably in an academic or community-based setting.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Experience in data collection and program evaluation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with educational or employment-related interventions.
• Knowledge of positive psychology, peer mentoring, and self-discovery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with job development and coaching practices.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and CV

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.