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Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Graduate Admissions Administrative Aide performs administrative support functions for the Graduate School Admissions Team. This role requires attention to detail, efficient organizational skills, and discretion in handling confidential information. The ideal candidate for this position will be a role model for excellent service as they interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, applicants, and visitors. Provide excellent customer service to a diverse student body population in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Biomedical Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
A postdoctoral associate position is available at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to conduct research on a wide range of topics related to computational biomedical engineering. The appointment is for 12 months, with an option for renewal upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Director for Annual Giving Remote, 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.
Assistant Teaching Professor Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level in statistics. Michigan Tech is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing research and teaching strengths in multiple research areas.
STEM Success Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Outreach and Retention Coordinator for NACME and S-STEM programs is a dynamic professional staff member in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). This position is responsible for promoting and driving the mission of CDI to optimize the success of students from historically marginalized groups. CDI creates safe spaces for students from multiple social and cultural identities and cultivates a deeper understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging among the Michigan Tech community. The CDI engages in intentional outreach and program development that fosters belonging and retention, enabling academic thriving and graduation. Under the supervision of the director at the Center and secondary supervision from the PI of the Scholarships in Science Technology Engineering and Math (S-STEM) grant, the coordinator is responsible for implementing and assessing programs and events that align with the departmental and unit mission. This includes collaborating with program directors to deliver career and professional development opportunities, locally and nationally. The Coordinator will also provide outreach to new students, introducing them to Center resources and other supports across campus. The ideal individual must be committed to student-centered philosophy, engagement, and practices and be a strong collaborator. This position is partially funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation, which extends through the 2029-2030 academic year.
Senior Media Systems Engineer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
As a member of the Media Technology Services team, the Senior Media Systems Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, procurement, installation, programming, implementation, maintenance, support, and periodic operation of university media technology systems. The systems include Crestron, Q-SYS and Extron controlled audio/visual systems, video streaming systems, IP video production facilities, digital signage systems and DSP enabled audio systems in classrooms, conference rooms, entertainment venues, and research facilities. Additionally, assist in the creation of technical documentation as needed. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Administrative Aide is often the first point of contact for customers including faculty, staff, students, visitors, and representatives of external sponsors and partnering organizations. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the processes related to the submission of proposals and processing of awards for externally funded projects, data entering various documents, assisting customers, and managing a variety of administrative tasks.
Senior Programmer/Analyst Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
As a member of Information Technology, you will assume a meaningful role in sustaining and expanding business intelligence while establishing best practices for data integrations and data warehouse development at Michigan Tech. You will be responsible for collaborating with the Business System Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts and campus community to design, develop, implement and support solutions related to the business intelligence initiatives at the University. As the lead developer for data integrations you will collaborate with programmer/analysts to establish best practices for data integration between systems while cataloging existing/new data integrations. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication. Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive community.
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.
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.
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.

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