Careers @ MSU

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute, agendas, minutes, and background documents for university-level committees and schedule the committees’ meetings | 40%
• Lead in administering the nominations and elections of faculty to various university-level committees by managing and updating 10 committee rosters based on new election results, appointments, or substitutions in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook | 20%

• Track progress of issues working their way through the academic governance system by attending committee meetings and by maintaining and updating the office website and Outlook inbox to reflect developments | 15%
• Assist faculty and administrators with navigating the academic governance process | 5%
• Provide first-level supervision for two graduate and undergraduate student employees | 5%
• Proofread and format office communications | 5%
• Schedule meetings with the university leaders | 5%

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in a bachelor’s degree program, technical school, or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in project management or other areas related to the job responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This opportunity requires utilizing computer skills to create databases, newsletters, templates, surveys, and much more. Candidates must have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate is also proficient in using other software, including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.

Problem solving and critical thinking are absolutely essential to this job.

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

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://acadgov.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.