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 research group led by Dr. Vivienne Hazzard in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University is seeking an hourly professional aide to help evaluate the impact of a new nutrition labeling system to be implemented in a local food pantry and to help collect pilot data for a grant to improve access to healthy, affordable foods in Flint. This hybrid position includes both remote and in-person work in Flint, MI. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assistance in study planning and developing intervention materials
- Assistance in intervention implementation
- Data collection
- Assistance in data analysis
- Assistance in preparing reports for academic journals and the community

In-person work in Flint, MI will be required for data collection activities.

Desired Qualifications

- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in health-related research
- Experience as a SNAP-Ed nutrition educator
- Close attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office)

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

ON-CALL

Website

https://publichealth.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.