Full Job Description

(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

Responsibilities but not limited to the list below:

  • In working with a variety of on and off campus partners the Professional Aide may conduct the following:
  • Event planning and implementation
  • Technical writing (concept papers, website content, press releases)
  • Facilitate and maintain electronic networking (i.e. webinars, listserv etc.)
  • Conduct project research activities including survey design and analysis.
  • Other duties as necessary to accomplish varied community and economic development projects.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates must have excellent writing skills, good time management and organizational skills, event planning, facilitate and maintain electronic networking, familiar with Microsoft and adobe software.

Background in urban planning, community/economic development, community sustainability, political science, business, media/technology, finance, marketing and/or journalism is a plus.

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.