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 Interim Chief of Staff provides strategic and operational consultation and support to the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA), focusing on key administrative oversight, strategic coordination, and institutional liaison work. This temporary role ensures continuity of essential EVPA functions while serving as a primary representative across the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee critical operational projects and initiatives to maintain service delivery and performance standards.
• Coordinate with executive offices (President and Provost) on strategic planning and policy implementation.
• Serve as primary liaison for university-wide administrative services (Infrastructure, Planning, and Facilities [IPF], HR, IT, Residential and Hospitality Services [RHS], Sustainability) to address operational challenges.
• Represent the EVPA on committees as needed and maintain key institutional relationships.
• Support communications and messaging coordination to ensure alignment with university priorities.
• Leads special projects as assigned and performs other duties as necessary to carry out the mission of the office and the university.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in leadership positions performing duties and responsibilities related to those specified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Website

https://evpa.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.