Clinton County​/Clerical Aide

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on‑call position that provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Temps on‑campus: includes the College of Human Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Detroit Medical Center and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Macomb University Center. On‑campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on‑call schedule.

Off‑campus temps can continuously work a nine (9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between. On‑call is allowed to work up to 40 hours per week for three (3) months, after which the employee must be moved down to 19 hours per week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period.

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment, which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture, access to resources, and a sense of belonging for staff, partners, and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• Working together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences, creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants, and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
• Understanding that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
• Fostering an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• Ensuring that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
• Fostering an environment that values a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
• Committing to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
• Recognizing that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
• Embracing a culture of understanding, coaching, and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

Provides secretarial support for Clinton County MSUE staff, the District 8 Director, clientele, and others as needed. Assists in the administrative and functional aspects of a departmental office. Compiles information in order to produce departmental reports. This position will be the “face” of MSU Extension (MSUE) in Clinton County in a way that allows clientele and potential clientele to quickly and easily access Extension system information;

direct clientele to appropriate information and resources (e.g., Educators, Faculty, MSUE Bookstore, websites); assist with the logistics and promotion of MSUE educational events in the county; support MSUE staff in a manner consistent with delivery of Extension programs.

• Proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and specific, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• 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.
• Effective oral and written…