Office Assistant IV
MSU Extension Program Assistant
Position Overview
This position will provide support to programs and staff that lead several program initiatives including the Great Lakes Leadership Academy (GLLA) and Citizen Planner (CP) program.
The mission of the GLLA is to promote positive change, economic vitality, resource conservation and quality of life in Michigan by encouraging leadership for the common good. In the past 15 years, more than 450 leaders have participated in GLLA’s Emerging Leader Program and Leadership Advancement Program.
The MSU Extension CP Program offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials and interested residents throughout Michigan. This non-credit course leads to a certificate of completion awarded by MSU Extension. Advanced training through the Master Citizen Planner (MCP) credential is also available. The Citizen Planner Program is offered in a classroom or via video conference setting, or through a convenient self-paced opportunity called Citizen Planner Online.
This position coordinates and initiates a wide range of clerical activities in order to support administrators and to facilitate the functioning of the department or unit. Compiles, verifies, processes, and/or analyzes complex and/or specialized department information /data; independently renders decisions; interprets information; apprises customers of appropriate actions in order to facilitate the functioning of the department or unit.
Minimum Qualifications (see full description for complete list of requirements)
·Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or a related field.
·One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintaining account ledgers, departmental operations, employment, or in performing tasks related to the area of employment.
Application Process
To view the full position description and required qualifications, please visit the applicable Michigan State University careers page (internal or external candidate) as noted under the To Apply section. Search for posting number 612911 using the Job Search field.
Applicants are asked to provide a current resume, cover letter and four (4) professional references (at least two prior supervisors) including email addresses.
Application deadline is October 22, 2019.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.
The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.