Michigan State University · 16 hours ago
Consultant
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMichigan State University is seeking a Consultant to provide temporary, as-needed leadership and operational support in communications functions. The role involves overseeing planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external communications while advising on communication strategy and managing critical information flow.
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Responsibilities
Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services
The on‑call Consultant provides temporary, as‑needed leadership and operational support to maintain the continuity of communications functions during vacancies or absences in the Communications Director role
This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external communications, ensuring messaging remains accurate, timely, and aligned with unit priorities
The Consultant advises leadership on communication strategy, manages critical information flow, supports media and stakeholder engagement, and ensures that core communication processes, materials, and channels are effectively maintained until permanent leadership is in place
Qualification
Required
Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services
Consultants paid on grant funds must be paid on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour
The on‑call Consultant provides temporary, as‑needed leadership and operational support to maintain the continuity of communications functions during vacancies or absences in the Communications Director role
This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external communications, ensuring messaging remains accurate, timely, and aligned with unit priorities
The Consultant advises leadership on communication strategy, manages critical information flow, supports media and stakeholder engagement, and ensures that core communication processes, materials, and channels are effectively maintained until permanent leadership is in place
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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