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Michigan State University Professional Aide in East Lansing, Michigan
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Professional Aide
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade:05
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Nursing
Department:Nursing 10033616
Sub Area:AP- Professionals
Salary:Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: On-Call, Temporary
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 grants/assignments. Each position will be slightly different, however overall the tasks will be similar in variety and complexity. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE is required. We have a variety of faculty and staff that will train on each duty assigned.
The College of Nursing research topics are Symptom science development for self-management of chronic conditions; Health promotion and risk reduction. Examples of these research areas are:
Feasibility & efficacy of online meditation training for caregivers of patients with advanced cancer
Benefits of complementary therapies for symptom management among cancer patients
Development of a toolkit to help cancer patients better self-manage their treatment and symptoms
Use of apps to promote exercise in at-risk populations
Promoting adolescent exercise to prevent weight problems or obesity
The impact of stress on childhood obesity
Responsibilities will vary per grant; 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
Plan for conference travel
Provide monthly budget reports
The rate of pay will be between $12-$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 grant/assignment assigned. The positions are scheduled to start immediately with a length of employment up to 9 months with the possibility of extension, dependent on grant/assignment funding. Each position will vary with the amount of on-campus presence needed. As the College is submitting grants and receiving funding there is the possibility that one or more of these positions could lead to a support staff position, including benefits.
Looking for more information prior to applying? Contact the College of Nursing HR office at -con.hr@msu.eduor 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 office experience is preferred but not required
Previous grant experience is preferred but not required
Budget and travel planning experience is preferred
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 work availability
Special Instructions
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
WWW.NURSING.MSU.EDU
Advertised: Nov 20, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
