Project Administrator/S

Position Summary

The Space Health And Community (SHAC) Lab in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University is seeking a full time Project Administrator. This administrator will join a National Institutes of Health grant-sponsored study focused on historical structural racism and child development across Michigan. This grant is led by Dr. Amber L. Pearson and Dr. Alex Burt. This position will be supervised by Dr. Pearson. The SHAC lab has three strategic priorities, to: 1) lead health-related research that can be used to create a healthier and more equitable society and repair past injustices; 2) increase capacity for a diverse set of students to conduct research and to enhance their ability to engage as global citizens; and 3) inform policy and investment in low-income, minoritized neighborhoods, given the disproportionate levels of chronic disease risk in such communities. The primary duties for this position include assistance with research/study tasks (35%), administrative tasks (30%), analytical tasks (20%), budget tasks (10%), and lab maintenance tasks (5%). Administrative tasks include travel arrangements, time sheets, purchasing, meeting arrangements and minutes, and documenting study materials. Study assistance tasks include participant compensation, study phone/email, organizing events, newsletters, and reports to funders. Analytical tasks include reports and publications, Qualtrics data management, and website and dashboard materials. Budget tasks include ensuring student assistants are paid correctly and forecasting future expenses. Lab maintenance tasks include issuing and tracking keys, printer, and research equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing projects; communications content management (written, verbal, digital) experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring software, desktop publishing and/or project management software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include Master's degree in Public Health, social science field, or other related degree, experience with website maintenance and data visualization.

Planning and managing projects, experience with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and desktop publishing software, and valid driver's license.

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 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

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.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/07/2025 at 11:55 PM