Professional Aide

MSU - Michigan State University; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Consultant for the MANGA pre-college program with GATE. This is a temporary or on-call position providing professional support across business, science, medical, agricultural or related fields.

The role emphasizes a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a high-volume educational setting, with remote-friendly arrangements and standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college program or have relevant job experience.
• Must enjoy working with middle and high school students.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support across business, science, or related fields.
• Support the MANGA pre-college program with GATE.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, diverse educational environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled college student or relevant experience

Experience working with youth

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

Consultant for the MANGA pre-college program with GATE.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form;
• Multi-task efficiently while managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Superior customer service skills with the ability to be creative and think ‘outside the box’;
• Strong command of communication, writing, organizational and problem solving skills;
• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and different levels of experience;

Our required education and certifications:

• Applicants must be at least an enrolled college student in a comparable subject matter or a professional with relevant job experience.
• Must like to work with middle and high school students.

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.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

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.