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Michigan State University Professional Aide in In State, Michigan
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Professional Aide
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade:05
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Social Science
Department:Criminal Justice 10038206
Sub Area:AP- Professionals
Salary:Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: In State
Categories: On-Call
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
Michigan State University (MSU) actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The university strives for inclusive excellence by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across its core missions.
The School of Criminal Justice at MSU is recruiting one exceptional individual to conduct interviews with community members in underserved neighborhoods in Lansing. This mentored position will be overseen by Drs. Carole Gibbs and Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy. The project involves conducting multiple interviews with young adults residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Lansing, Michigan to understand how they think and feel (the decision process) during violent incidents and how that is influenced by their neighborhood environment.
Primary responsibilities include completing intensive interview training on campus, conducting interviews in the Lansing community and maintaining strict confidentiality of participants and interview content, and participating in weekly team meetings to debrief interviews.
Desired Qualifications
Required Degree
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Minimum Requirements
Required
Previous experience with community engagement (e.g., volunteering, non-profit work, delivering community programs or activities, community-engaged research)
Experiences engaging and establishing trust with diverse groups
Commitment to positive social change
Willingness to engage in intensive interview training and regular team meetings
Preferred
Previous exposure to research or research methods
Some college coursework
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
Applicants should submit 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter that describes how their experience matches with the required and preferred qualifications; and 3) two letters of recommendation. Applications will not be reviewed until all materials are submitted.
The start date will be June 1, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Carole Gibbs at gibbsca1@msu.edu.
Work Hours
ON-CALL
Website
cj.msu.edu
Advertised: Apr 9, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time