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 a temporary position, up to 20 hours per week. Position begins on November 15, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Provides administrative support for NIH funded T32 Training Program. Responsibilities may include secretarial, accounting, event planning, travel planning and reservations, travel reimbursements, scheduling, document review, document collating, preparing data tables for grant applications, information processing or related administrative tasks. Extensive knowledge experience with MSU event planning, travel Concur system, NIH T32 training grant trainee progress reports, and other training grant-related administrative activities are required. Other tasks include helping curate the seminar roster for weekly presentations, sending weekly seminar notices with zoom link, updating email lists, and relaying updates to websites. Collaborating on TEAMS. Knowledge and experience with preparing NIH Training Grant progress reports essential. Experience equivalent to 5 years at the Secretary III level expected.

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

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.