Professional Aide

Professional Aide

Support Staff

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Full Time/Part Time:
On-Call

Remote Work:
Remote-Friendly

Opening on:
Nov 4 2026

Closing at:
Nov 13 2026 - 23:55 EST

Pay Commensurate with Experience

College Of Social Science

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 MSU Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences seeks part-time (for up to 19 hours/week/7-week session) employees, primarily to help grade our online professional-certificate courses. The department offers non-credit Professional Certificates in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Data Analytics & Visualization (GDAV) that attract over 100 students per session. We offer six sessions over the calendar year; each session of the courses runs for 7 weeks.

Desired

Qualifications:

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with experience using Geospatial Tools and Technology, or completion of our onGEO Professional Certificate in GIS or GDAV.

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:

Cover letter and resume/CV.

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.