Professional Aide

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

Duties include: 

• Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research on urban policy and racial equity.
• Assist in qualitative and quantitative data collection, including designing and distributing surveys, conducting interviews, and analyzing data.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to foster meaningful engagement and inform research outcomes.
• Support grant proposal development, including drafting narratives, collecting supporting documents, and coordinating with funders.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Organize and maintain research databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.

Desired Qualifications

Basic Coding, proficiency in Excel and R

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, Cover Letter, Writing Sample 

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://polisci.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.