Executive Staff Assistant

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Police and Public Safety invites applications for an Executive Staff Assistant to support the VP of Public Safety and Chief of Police. You will coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and act as a liaison with staff, administrators, trustees, and the public.

The role emphasizes handling information flow, drafting communications, and ensuring timely processing of internal and external correspondence within a high-demand university environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the VP of Public Safety and Chief of Police.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and calendar of events for the VP.
• Act as a point of contact with staff, administrators, executives, trustees and the public.
• Manage information flow and processing of internal and external communications.

Job description

Position Summary

Michigan State University Police and Public Safety is seeking candidates for an Executive Staff Assistant to provide administrative support for the VP of Public Safety and Chief of Police. Candidates will act as a point of contact with staff, administrators, executives, trustees and the public in order to facilitate meetings, appointments and calendar of events for the VP. Other duties may include managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner and processing of internal and external communications.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education with course work in word processing, typing, shorthand, and grammar; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive University work experience in maintaining account ledgers, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; editing, composing correspondence, taking dictation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Michigan State University Application

Cover Letter

Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

POLICE.MSU.EDU

Bidding Eligibility

ends August 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM