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East Lansing, MI - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Working/Functional Title

Secretary for Academic Governance

Position Summary

MSU seeks a detailoriented business professional to serve as Secretary for Academic Governance. This role supports university governance committees through strong coordination and communication. Join us in advancing shared governance at MSU. Apply now!

TheSecretary for Academic Governanceis a position formally established in the Bylaws for Academic Governance. The Secretary for Academic Governance plays a key role in faculty and academic staff governance b y facilitating and coordinating the work of its committees liaising with the Provost President and the Secretary to the Board of Trustees on governance matters and by generally ensuring that its processes run effectively in a shared governance model.

The Secretary for Academic Governance serves as an exofficio nonvoting member of several universitylevel committees: University Council Faculty Senate the Steering Committee and Academic Congress. This position serves those bodies as parliamentarian and must be fluent in Roberts Rules of Order. Additionally the Secretary is anex officio voting member of the University Committee on Academic Governance guiding that committee in recommending amendments and offering review and interpretation of university college and unit bylaws.

The Secretary for Academic Governance oversees the Office for Academic Governance and will dually report to the Faculty Senate Chair and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs. The Secretary for Academic Governance works closely with the Chair of the Faculty Sen ate in matters pertaining to academic Office o f Academic Governance provides staff support and coordination to T heSteering Committee University Council Faculty Senate and the UniversityLevel Standing Committees. The office conducts and oversees elections for faculty vacancies on Standing Committees Advisory Consultative Committees AtLarge Faculty Members of the Steering Committee and Other Boards and Committees. The position supervises a staff of one fulltime administrative professional one hourly graduate student employee and undergraduate student employees.

Per the Bylaws for Academic Governance the appointment of an incumbent in this position requires approval by the President in consultation with the Steering Committee. The performance of the Secretary for Academic Governance is reviewed annually and more extensively at intervals not to exceed five years under a procedure determined by the President.

MSU is a large university with many resources and excellent benefits for employees. Salary range begins at $90000 and is commensurate with experience. Financial support for professional development is also provided.

The Secretary will provide administrative support for the universitylevel governance meetings including:

As an internal liaison the Secretary will:

As the head of the Office for Academic Governance the Secretary will:

Work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM with some nights and weekends. This is an onsite position. This is an offdated position funded for five years from date of hire with possible extension.

MSU is a large university with many resources and excellent benefits for employees. Salary range begins at $90000 and is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a fouryear college degree; eight or more years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures and administration or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing database spreadsheet presentation software and/or desktop publishing web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Proven experience in management and ability to meet timelines and budget; experience in supervising directreport staff; familiarity with organization structures and/or bylaws; strong organization skills; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership skills; ability to organize and coordinate multiple activities at a given time; experience in academic governance.

Ability to identify and rapidly learn new technology solutions as needed to increase efficiency in office or governance processes.

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 cover letter and a list of three references with contact information.

Work Hours

Work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM with some nights and weekends.

Description of End Date

This is an offdated position funded for five years from date of hire with possible extension.

Website

Eligibility ends April 23 2025 at 11:55 PM


Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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