Awards & Honorifics Coordinator (Remote-friendly)

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an Honorifics Office Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and project coordination support for the university's awards and recognition initiatives. The role works closely with the Assistant Director of Honorifics to manage nominations, records, communications, and deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related and progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organizing records, databases, and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates administrative and operational activities for internal and external faculty and academic staff awards and honorifics.
• Maintains centralized database and tracking system of award opportunities, deadlines, nominees, submissions, and outcomes.
• Monitors award calendars and communicates upcoming requirements to the Assistant Director and stakeholders.
• Coordinates nomination timelines and submission logistics, including materials, letters of support, biographies, CVs, and documentation.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Data management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Power BI

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking an Honorifics Office Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and project coordination support for the university's awards and recognition initiatives. The role works closely with the Assistant Director of Honorifics to manage nominations, records, communications, and deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing