Professional Aide Jobs

(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 College of Nursing is seeking temporary research assistants to assist with a variety of tasks related to various research grants. Each position will be slightly different, however overall the tasks will be similar in variety and complexity. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE is required. We have a variety of faculty and staff that will train on each duty assigned.

The College of Nursing research topics are Symptom science development for self-management of chronic conditions; Health promotion and risk reduction. Examples of these research areas are:

• Feasibility & efficacy of online meditation training for caregivers of patients with advanced cancer
• Promoting adolescent exercise to prevent weight problems or obesity
• Development of a toolkit to help cancer patients better self-manage their treatment and symptoms
• Use of apps to promote exercise in at-risk populations
• Benefits of complementary therapies for symptom management among cancer patients
• The impact of stress on childhood obesity

Responsibilities will vary per grant; however duties may include but will not be limited to:

• Conduct literature reviews and searches
• Transportation of supplies to sites
• Prepare a variety of materials for the grant
• General office duties
• Assisting faculty with grant work as needed
• Room reservations/event planning
• Provide monthly budget reports
• Contacting study participants
• Proofreads documents for accuracy
• Prepare reports as needed
• Plan for conference travel
• Schedule meetings
• Scheduling project meetings
• Development of procedures
• Maintain schedule in Outlook
• Draft communication
• Notetaking
• Data analysis
• Data collection
• Data entry

The rate of pay will be between $12-$30/hour, depending on duties and grant funding. The average amount of hours per week will be between 20-40 and will typically be between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends might be warranted, depending on the needs of the grant assigned. The positions are scheduled to start immediately with a length of employment up to 9 months with the possibility of extension, dependent on grant funding. Each position will vary with the amount of on-campus presence needed. As the College is submitting grants and receiving funding there is the possibility that one or more of these positions could lead to a support staff position, including benefits.

Looking for more information prior to applying? Contact the College of Nursing HR office at [email protected] or 517-432-1186 for an in-depth conversation and current needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous office experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to adapt to change
• Previous grant experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Budget and travel planning experience is preferred
• Outstanding time management skills
• Openness to learning new things
• Schedule flexibility

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 and work availability

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.nursing.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

May require lifting of items 25 lbs or heavier

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.