• Professional Aide

    Michigan State University (Cut Off, LA)


    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

     

    Position: Project Manager/Research Assistant

     

    Project: Ubuntu and AI: Integrating African Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Emerging Technologies project (funded by the Alliance for African Partnership)

    Roles/Responsibilities:

    + coordinate project logistics, event planning, programming, and reporting

    + manage workflows and timelines to keep the 15-member project team members (MSU- and Africa-based) on track to complete the project in May/June 2026

    + participate in the research activities, including data collection and analysis, preparing manuscripts for publication, and developing proof of concept on post-project directions

     

    Rate: $25US/hr at 15 hrs/week for 44 weeks

     

    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.

     

    Work Hours

    ON-CALL