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Director for Annual Giving Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a strategic and comprehensive annual giving program at Michigan Tech. The Director will be working within the larger Advancement and Alumni Engagement Department, under the strategic guidance of the AVP of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving. The Director of Annual Giving will be an innovative fundraiser and skilled project manager that explores and applies creative strategies to educate alumni & friends on the joy of philanthropy, creating lifelong philanthropic habits of constituents at entry-level and mid-level giving. The Director will be focused on meeting yearly metrics in addition to strengthening the culture of philanthropy, increasing leadership-level annual donations, and growing the major donor pipeline at Michigan Tech. The Director of Annual Giving will interact with alumni and friends of the university and will professionally represent the mission and vision of Michigan Tech. Ideal candidates will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, organization, and possess a strength in collaboration. With access to sensitive and confidential information, the incumbent displays a keen sense of accountability, sound judgment, and ethical professionalism in a deadline-driven, high-service and high-touch environment.
Program Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Applied Computing and Computer Science departments are actively seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the role of Program Coordinator. This position will be responsible for managing two grants, the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) and National Research Traineeship (NRT) DataSENSE, within the academic domains, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of program activities. The Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful implementation of the grants, fostering collaboration among faculty, students, researchers, and external partners. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2024.
Rozsa Marketing Manager Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The mission of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is to cultivate a vibrant and connected community through events that bring the region together. The Rozsa Center is the largest performing arts venue in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, primarily serving the public in the Keweenaw region of Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon counties. The center is part of Michigan Technological University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). The Rozsa Center includes a 1079-seat proscenium theater, a visual arts gallery, and a large public lobby. The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts seeks experienced applicants for a full-time position as Marketing Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Rozsa Center, the position plays a key leadership role in advancing the Rozsa's mission by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to elevate the visibility of the Center and its programs. The Marketing Manager oversees the marketing team, which includes a full-time Assistant Marketing Manager and part-time student marketing employees. This individual will oversee the long-term marketing vision, lead the creation of the annual marketing plan, public relations, and direct marketing efforts for a diverse range of events including the Presenting Series of professional touring shows and the department-produced Michigan Tech Art, Michigan Tech Music, and Michigan Tech Theatre Series. This role requires a creative, data-driven approach to marketing, as well as the ability to adapt to the unique needs of a university environment. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for the arts, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful promotion of the performing arts within the University and broader community. Some night and weekend work is required.
Research Technician 1 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Research Technician will primarily support the electrical engineering components of GLRC research projects. This will include the building, designing, calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and components. This position will also provide general support to the Great Lakes Research Center and Marine Research Assets Facility in light mechanics, equipment maintenance and repair, and marine-based field work.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) at Michigan Tech seeks an Administrative Aide to support the operational functions of the department, including management of student and temporary staff hiring, payroll reporting, budgetary maintenance and processes, and other responsibilities related to the mission and objectives of the department.
Sr. Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position plays a key operational role within the Residential Living operation, providing leadership, oversight, management, and coordination of the residential access systems for the residential buildings; ensuring a highly accurate and precise operation. In addition, this position will assist the Executive Director of Residential Living and other department leaders in the organization of the department budget and ensure day-to-day financial transactions are efficient and accurate. They will provide oversight over Payroll Management, a high volume of petty cash transactions, and ensure the efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions within the entire Residential Living operation. This position is a champion of collaboration, requiring strong interpersonal skills to partner with the multiple departments (Housing, Residence Education, Dining, Residential Facilities) within the Residential Living auxiliary operation and partner with leadership in ensuring the delivery of a dynamic residential experience for students. This position's responsibilities are critical to the safety and security of the residential community and ensuring the smooth fiscal operations of the department. This position will require individuals to work independently, maintaining high levels of judgment, critical thinking, and a strong attention to detail that prioritizes the safety of residents and the efficiency of our financial operations.
Dispatcher Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
To operate the switchboard and related equipment and to provide dispatch service.
Research Engineer / Scientist I - Environmental Remote Sensing Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
The Research Scientist I – Remote Sensing position provides support for MTRI programs focused on the development and application of remote sensing and geospatial analysis to solve governmental and societal needs through sponsored research. Knowledge of remote sensing theory and an understanding of remote sensing applications for environmental and/or Earth science research is required. The applicant should be familiar the theory and application of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for environmental research. The applicant will be expected to help develop proposals for remote sensing research projects that apply their knowledge of sensing and image processing to research questions. The applicant will also be expected to conduct fieldwork in remote environments. Examples of current research areas the Remote Sensing Scientist may support include wildland and prescribed fire mapping and effects assessment, Great Lakes aquatic sensing, invasive species mapping, wetlands assessment, wildland fire danger and emissions mapping, processing and analysis of remote sensing data through custom coding and analysis, and improved geotemporal visualization of complex data and patterns. This in an in-person position based at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (https://mtu.edu/mtri).
Department Chair, Humanities Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University seeks an experienced scholar and leader with a commitment to interdisciplinarity to serve as department chair at the rank of associate or full professor. The chair will lead our collaborative, multidisciplinary department in implementing a shared vision for excellence in scholarship, creative work, and teaching. The chair will be responsible for developing and supporting new departmental initiatives as well as ongoing efforts to foster innovative interdisciplinary research and advance graduate and undergraduate programs.
Assistant to Vice President of Global Campus and Corporate Partnerships Translational Health Engineering Research Center (Grand Rapids, MI)
The Assistant to the Vice President for Global Campus and Corporate Partnerships (VPGC) supports the operations of the Global Campus while supporting the Corporate Council; provides a high level of organizational, administrative, technical, budgetary, and confidential support, and assistance to the VPGC in an environment that is fast-paced, results-oriented, complex, and sometimes ambiguous; and maintains an organized and efficient flow of communications to and from the office and across departments. The Assistant is expected to pay attention to detail, ensure accuracy; proactively problem-solve for the VPGC; adapt and respond quickly and positively to evolving organizational priorities and change; work across departments and externally to ensure attainment of organizational goals and priorities; work proactively, and collaboratively; apply continuous improvement strategies to everyday work. The successful candidate must be able to represent the VPGC with professionalism and strong ethics and function effectively under change.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This front-line position works independently to perform administrative and financial processes that contribute to the overall smooth operations of the Student Financial Services Center area, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and professional. This position positively represents the University by providing outstanding customer service when responding to the needs of students, parents, faculty and staff, and external customers. This position collaborates extensively with multiple departments across campus, including but not limited to Financial Aid, Registrars, Housing, and Transportation.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Physics requires an administrative aide (level-8 classification) to manage the operational functions focusing on the departmental graduate program and financial operations related to departmental (i.e. general, research, and Tech Fund) accounts thereby, providing professional support to the department coordinator and chair of the department.
Sr. Office Assistant Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position will support the Chemistry Department with outstanding customer service support and tasks related to the overall smooth operation in the department. This position will positively represent Chemistry, the College of Sciences & Arts, and Michigan Technological University.
Administrative AIde Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The main duties of the Administrative Aide (AA) are to ensure a superior customer service experience by assisting in the management of the Residential Living office suite, ensuring the delivery of accurate communications and excellent customer service to all stakeholders via email, phone call, or in-person contacts in the department. The AA is a champion of customer service and office management, ensuring that the front office area provides a positive, welcoming environment that matches the brand of Residential Living, is efficient in its operations, and is committed to providing all stakeholders the support they need. They orchestrate the collective communications and operations of the Residential Living experience and develop a mastery knowledge of the operation so they can be a front-line resource ensuring all stakeholders have the support (or referrals) as needed. They will serve as a collaborative spirit, supporting the partners of the Residential Living team (Housing, Residence Education, Residential Facilities, Dining) in their communication efforts and developing an understanding of the operation so they can make referrals to customers as needed. It is critical they are a collaborative partner with the Marketing and Communication Manager to ensure their communications are in sync with the messaging within Residential Living. The AA must have excellent interpersonal communication skills focused on customer service, strong computer skills, approach work processes methodically, and attention to detail. The position is committed to the Residential Living team but will report to the Assistant Director of Housing.
System Engineer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The System Engineer will oversee the Torrefaction and STRAP Facilities; manage projects and data; negotiate and requisite new equipment; participate in the planning, and development of new systems in this area; and provide support and training for students, staff, researchers, faculty, and users.
Research Engineer I Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL) at Michigan Technological University is a leading facility dedicated to advancing research and innovation through state-of-the-art analytical and characterization services. ACMAL provides access to major research instrumentation and outstanding training, supporting a diverse range of academic and corporate research initiatives. Serving faculty, students, and industry partners, ACMAL plays a crucial role in solving complex problems across various fields of study.
Outreach Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Tech is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work with College leadership in the area of outreach. This outreach will include outreach to prospective students, outreach to employers of our students and graduates, and outreach to alumni.
Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University and The Materials Science & Engineering Department invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred applicants will have a degree in MSE or an equivalent materials-centric discipline. Applicants whose research focuses on contemporary approaches to traditional processing-structure-property relationships in materials are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of professional contributions and the potential to continue and sustain a high-quality, peer-recognized teaching and research program.
Food Service Helper Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.
Food Service Helper Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.

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