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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 $12.48-$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. 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.edu or 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