Professional Aide/ Agricultural Data Entry

Job postingsProfessional Aide/ Agricultural Data EntryBack to search results Apply now Job no: 848806 Work type: Extension, Support Staff Pay Grade:05Major Administrative Unit / College:Michigan State University ExtensionDepartment:Extension Agriculture And Agribusiness 10058940Sub Area:AP- ProfessionalsSalary:16.00 per hourLocation: In State, Ottawa 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 SummaryMichigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.

We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.

We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.

We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.

We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.

We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.

Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:Michigan State University Extension (MSU Extension) received grant funding to procure verified manure event information from state agencies. Data from manure events will be used to generate a report that will aid in the development of educational programs and materials that change manure applicator behavior. Tasks associated with this position include:

Reading reports thoroughly

Looking for specific data points

Extracting data points

Entering data points into a Qualtrics survey

Training on identifying data points will be provided. The successful candidate for this position will work closely with a MSU Extension educator.Position Term: On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.Desired Qualifications

Detail-oriented, thorough in data extraction.

Experience with Qualtrics or similar online survey tool.

Familiarity with animal agriculture is desired, but not required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Self-motivated.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Laptop or desktop and internet access.

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.

Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.).

Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 MaterialsResume, Cover Letter, 3 Professional ReferencesTogether-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Work HoursON-CALLAdvertised: Mar 1, 2023 Eastern Standard Time