Professional Aide

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Jewish Studies Program 10004495
  • Full Time/Part Time: On-Call
  • Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Jul 14 2025
  • Closing at: Jul 15 2025 - 12:00 EDT
  • 05
  • Pay Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Arts And Letters
  • 1058125
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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

We are seeking a creative and collaborative individual to serve as the Jewish Studies Marketing Specialist. In this role, you will support the Serling Institute's mission by creating, managing, and promoting a variety of marketing materials across digital and print platforms to engage students, alumni, faculty, and the wider Jewish Studies community. 

Position Details: 

  • 50% FTE (approx. 19 hours/week, 11 months/year) 

  • Flexible schedule with unit approval 

  • Hourly rate: $25 per hour 

  • Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications, with guidance from the Director of the Serling Institute 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Newsletter Development: Design and produce 20–30 page bi-annual newsletters (digital and print) distributed to over 1,200 stakeholders. 

  • Event & Promotional Design: Create and update flyers, TV and social media ads for events, scholarships, courses, and study abroad programs (Israel and Poland), including weekly updates and sponsor mentions. 

  • Institutional Branding: Produce and update institute infographics and visual reports on course enrollment and event attendance bi-annually. 

  • Advertising Coordination: Design advertisements for print and digital media outlets (e.g., Detroit Jewish News, City Pulse), and within professional academic organizations. 

  • Digital Content Management: 

  • Manage and update the Jewish Studies website (news, publications, courses, events, newsletters, and educational resources). 

  • Maintain the Serling Institute’s YouTube channel and coordinate with hired recording technicians. This can also be done with some guidance and training from MSU. 

  • Visual & Technical Design: 

  • Develop graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro). 

  • Design materials incorporating Hebrew when appropriate. 

  • Content Strategy: Support recruitment, engagement, and storytelling efforts through thoughtful marketing and visual communication. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Social media marketing and platform management 

  • Experience using Canva  

  • Working knowledge of Hebrew for occasional inclusion in design content 

  • Experience with academic communications 

  • Knowledge of digital accessibility standards 

  • Strong writing and editing skills for digital and print content 

This is an ideal opportunity for a designer and communicator passionate about promoting Jewish Studies in higher education and making an impact through compelling visual storytelling and engagement. 

Desired Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated experience in: 

  • Graphic design (print and digital) 

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro) 

  • Newsletter layout and production 

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently 

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced academic environment 

  • Understanding of Jewish Studies and Israel Studies content and sensitivity to cultural nuances 

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.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

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