Consultant

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services. Consultants paid on grant funds must be paid on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between 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 Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship at Michigan State University seeks community partners to provide consultation and review of culturally grounded early childhood curriculum materials developed as part of a Tribal early childhood education research project. Consultants will review and develop educational activities, teacher resources, and related materials to ensure cultural relevance, accuracy, appropriateness, and alignment with the values, traditions, and contemporary experiences of the Catawba Nation.

Working collaboratively with project staff, consultants will develop curricular activities, provide feedback on curriculum content, identify opportunities to strengthen cultural responsiveness, and help ensure materials are meaningful and appropriate for use within the Catawba Nation's early childhood education program (ISWA). Consultants may participate in curriculum review meetings, draft activities, provide written feedback on draft materials, and advise researchers on community priorities and educational contexts.

Minimum requirements

High School diploma; direct experience working with Catawba Nation early childhood education programs.

Desired Qualifications

Some college; experience working with a team on curriculum development activities.

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

Resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions

This is a pool posting.  Three positions are available.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://engage.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.