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

The ideal candidate will be interested in helping improve data management strategies and workflow processes within a team setting. The PFS provides real-world research experience for undergraduates interested in shaping the trajectory of a research project through the completion of assigned tasks and attendance of bi-weekly team meetings. Ideal candidates should also be comfortable working under deadlines, collaborating with faculty members and graduate students, and being responsive to e-mails and other communications. Interest in survey research and environmental topics are also beneficial.

The position will begin in April 2025 and extend through mid-July 2025. It will be based at the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, MI. There is a possibility of the position extending into the late summer and fall of 2025. In general, while work hours can be adjusted to accommodate personal schedules, employees will be expected to work in 2 to 4-hour blocks or up to 6 to 8-hour blocks a day. Employees will work, on average, 20-30 hours a week. This position provides an hourly wage of $13.75 an hour, which will be distributed according to Michigan State University's payroll schedule.

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

Summary of Physical Demands

lifting to 30 pounds