Professional Aide

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.

In this role, you will support the Serling Institute's mission by creating, managing, and promoting a variety of marketing materials across digital and print platforms to engage students, alumni, faculty, and the wider Jewish Studies community.

• Newsletter Development:
  Design and produce 20–30 page bi-annual newsletters (digital and print) distributed to over 1,200 stakeholders.

• Event & Promotional Design:
  Create and update flyers, TV and social media ads for events, scholarships, courses, and study abroad programs (Israel and Poland), including weekly updates and sponsor mentions.

• Institutional Branding:
  Produce and update institute infographics and visual reports on course enrollment and event attendance bi-annually.

• Advertising Coordination:
  Design advertisements for print and digital media outlets (e.g., Detroit Jewish News, City Pulse), and within professional academic organizations.

• Digital Content Management:

• Manage and update the Jewish Studies website (news, publications, courses, events, newsletters, and educational resources).

• Maintain the Serling Institute’s You Tube channel and coordinate with hired recording technicians.
  
  This can also be done with some guidance and training fromMSU.

• Visual & Technical Design:

• Develop graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro).

• Design materials incorporating Hebrew when appropriate.

• Content Strategy:
  Support recruitment, engagement, and storytelling efforts through thoughtful marketing and visual communication.

• Demonstrated experience in:

• Graphic design (print and digital)

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro)

• Newsletter layout and production

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced academic environment

• Understanding of Jewish Studies and Israel Studies content and sensitivity to cultural nuances

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.

ON-CALL

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.