Professional Aide

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: International Studies And Programs
Department: International Studies And Programs Dean 10054474
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:On-Call

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 Alliance for African Partnership is seeking an organized, experienced, and results-oriented professional to join the AAP Resource Mobilization Team in a 50% part-time role as a Program Assistant. This position requires a combination of strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach to building relationships with faculty members, donors and managing administrative tasks. The Program Assistant will work closely with the resource mobilization team to identify relevant faculty, facilitate successful partnerships with faculty across the AAP consortium and ensure smooth operational processes when approaching potential funders.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as sociology, business administration, communications, or other relevant disciplinary area.
• 3 years previous work experience in program coordination and management in East, West and/or Southern Africa.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently, and collaboratively as a member of a team with offices and partners at MSU and in Africa, take initiative, be flexible, learn quickly, work effectively, and complete assigned tasks. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint as well as Zoom, Teams, Smartsheet, Qualtrics, Constant Contact, and other virtual software environments.
• Strong writing and proof-reading skills.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences, particularly internationally

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

Work Hours

ON-CALL

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.

Advertised:Mar 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Mar 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time