Executive Secretary — Research Group (Remote-Friendly)

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University seeks a Secretary to support a large group of faculty, research associates, and graduate students. The role handles accounts, reconciles expenses, orders materials, and arranges travel for department members and visitors.

The position requires a high school education with typing and shorthand skills, plus 1–3 years of related experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Remote-friendly with standard 8–5 work hours.

Qualifications

• High school education with typing and shorthand coursework.
• 1–3 years of related office experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related software.
• Ability to work independently and learn new procedures and software.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a Secretary for a large group of faculty, research associates and graduate students.
• Manages accounts and reconciles monthly expenses across account types.
• Orders research materials and supplies and initiates requisitions for complex equipment.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Desktop publishing

Calendaring

Presentation software

Typing

Filing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EBS

KFS

Cognos Query Studio

Concur

SAP

TOC

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

MSU - Michigan State University seeks a Secretary to support a large group of faculty, research associates, and graduate students. The role handles accounts, reconciles expenses, orders materials, and arranges travel for department members and visitors.

The position requires a high school education with typing and shorthand skills, plus 1–3 years of related experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Remote-friendly with standard 8–5 work hours.