Professional Aide
Michigan State University

Job no: 948058
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Music
Department: Music 10030598
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing, In State
Categories: Remote-Friendly
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

Classical Gigline responsibilities:

• Monitor the MSU Music Classical Gigline (MSU student gig service) daily via email/phone and respond to client requests.
• Track gig requests from intake through completion, including filling out forms, communicating with student employees, completing event contracts for on-campus clients, and submitting student payment.
• Communicate with faculty to verify Gigline applicant eligibility.
• Provide onboarding to new Gigline members through short training sessions and track completion.
• Connect clients with other performance organizers in the College as appropriate, including the jazz Gigline manager and College ensembles.
• Manage communication with faculty and venues on other external performance series as needed.

Career Education Marketing:

• Implement physical and online marketing plan for the upcoming academic year of the College of Music career education office events, including setting deadlines and contributing to strategy discussions.
• Meet weekly with the career education social media Intern to discuss the release, implementation, and assessment of effectiveness of marketing materials.
• Research job/internship/grant/audition/funding/festival opportunities in music across multiple disciplines for promotion to students
• Create a weekly flyer of featured events/offerings/resources, internal and external opportunities in music, and upcoming College of Music events.
• Create and send a monthly newsletter advertising career programming + upcoming career events, internal and external opportunities in music, surveys, advising appointments, and other offerings.
• Support the creation of marketing graphics for sharing on social media platforms as needed.
• Support other marketing initiatives in the career education department, including web, digital, and physical materials.

Desired Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and professional communications skills.
• Attention to detail and strong writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with firm deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in music, arts, general business, or related field (equivalent experience can substitute for education)
• Experience with Canva desired.

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

Cover letter

Resume or CV

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

WWW.MUSIC.MSU.EDU

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.

Advertised: May 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 3, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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