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 with data collection for an NIH-funded study. This role will involve up to 19 hours per week of in-person work in Flint, Michigan with a variable schedule. Duties of this position will primarily consist of conducting study visits with adolescents, which will include obtaining parental consent/adolescent assent for the study, administering a survey, and measuring height, weight, and blood pressure. Must have some initial availability during weekdays and either evenings or weekends for training. After training, hours of availability can be flexible. The hours for this role are expected to wrap up around October 2025. All work for this role will be in-person in Flint.

Desired Qualifications

- A bachelor's degree, equivalent combination of education and experience in health-related research, or current bachelor's student
- Close attention to detail
- Personable
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication 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,

Cover Letter, 

Contact information for 3 professional references

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://publichealth.msu.edu/