Job Details

Clerical Aide

Support Staff

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Full Time/Part Time: On-Call

Remote Work: Remote-Friendly

Opening on: Oct 30 2026

Closing at: Nov 6 2026 - 23:55 EST

Pay Commensurate with Experience

College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Temps On-Campus: includes College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Detroit Medical Center, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Macomb University Center Term. On campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. Off campus temps can continuously work nine(9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between. On-Call allowed to work up to 40 hours/week for three (3) months then must be moved down to 19 hours/week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Primary responsibilities include providing support to all members of the team, which will may include scheduling meetings, handling meeting logistics, assisting with travel, maintaining supplies and tracking inventory, and handling a variety of other important tasks to ensure the program aligns with institutional goals and COCA accreditation requirements, academic excellence advancement, fostering cutting-edge medical education research, and enhancing community outreach initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous demeanor; Experience in using office software and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management platforms; Familiarity with remote collaboration tools such as Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or equivalent; Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, document preparation, and correspondence; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity and professionalism; Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and dynamic work environments; Commitment to upholding confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of the role; Previous work in an academic setting.

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

Resume

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.