Michigan State University · 1 day ago
Professional Aide
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$12.48/hr - $30/hrMichigan State University is seeking temporary research assistants for the College of Nursing to assist with research grants and assignments. The role involves various professional support functions including data collection, analysis, and general office duties related to chronic conditions and health promotion.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE is required
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 $12.48-$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 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
There will be physical demands of lifting objects 50 lbs or more frequently
Preferred
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
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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