Professional Aide

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking temporary research assistants for various tasks related to research assignments. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, data collection, and assisting faculty with grant work. This position requires no previous experience and offers flexible work hours, starting in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous research experience preferred but not required.
• Organizational and time management skills essential.
• Flexibility in scheduling and openness to learning needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules, schedule meetings and data collection.
• Assist with grant work, conduct literature reviews.
• General office duties including notetaking and document proofing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Schedule flexibility

Time management

Openness to learning

Adaptability

Job description

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

The College of Nursing is seeking temporary research assistants to assist with a variety of tasks related to various research assignments for the Food-Body-Mind, a mindfulness-based lifestyle intervention to promote physical and mental well-being among children and their families.NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE is required.

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

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

The rate of pay will be between $12.48-$30/hour, depending on duties and grant/assignment 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 assignment assigned. The positions are scheduled to start in August 2025 with a length of employment up to 12 months with the possibility of extension, dependent on grant funding.

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

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Schedule flexibility
• Outstanding time management skills
• Openness to learning new things
• Ability to adapt to change
• Previous research experience is preferred but not required

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 cover letter

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

WWW.NURSING.MSU.EDU