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

This position will be mainly office setting, with the possibility of few travels to support training programs. Responsibilities include development of educational materials for pesticide applicators, assist in delivering educational resources, assist in coordinating training programs. Also need to have the ability to work independently.

Required Qualifications:
• Agriculture majors include entomology, weed science, plant pathology, plant microbial sciences, and agricultural communication. Also, Fisheries and Wildlife.
• Interest in education and outreach
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid US driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:
• A four-year college degree in Entomology, agriculture, environmental science or agriculture related field
• Extension and outreach experience
• Interest in Extension work

• Interest in writing and developing educational materials
• Familiarity or interest in learning about pesticide safety regulations and certification processes.

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

STANDARD 8-5

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.