Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Professional Aide in East Lansing, Michigan
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
Position Overview?
The Neighborhood Student Success Center (NSSC) Professional Aide provides office management in 1 of 5 Neighborhood Engagement Centers and collaborates with Neighborhood Staff. They provide support with the supervision, recruitment, hiring and mentoring of Peer Assistants (PA) and the marketing student intern. The Professional Aide serves as the assistant to the Neighborhood Director of assigned centers. They also manage center resources and assist with the scheduling of events, plan meetings and provide student success support for NSSC programs and services. The Professional Aide is responsible for Marketing support, Website administrator/Internal communications, assisting with event planning, social media management, creating graphic flyer content, supervision with student staff, and HR/Business documentation.
Professional Aide Focus Area (60%)
The Professional Aide focus areas represent an area of expertise where the individual staff person provides broader coordination on the behalf of the Neighborhood Engagement Center staff from all five (5) Neighborhoods.
Website Administrator/ Internal Communications & Materials
- Develop effective communication strategies for the NSSC website development, maintenance, and functionality.
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Marketing Support
- Oversee marketing content for the NSSC.
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Neighborhood Events Planning
Work closely with Neighborhood Engagement Center staff in the coordination and planning of events and/or activities associated with university partners or internal to the unit related to student success resources and activities.
Office Management (40%)
- Know and utilize various technical and operational systems such as Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe, Instagram, D2L, EAB, ESAF, Zoom, Ultratime payroll system, Digital Sign Generator, 25live, and a multi-line phone system.
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