Administrative Business Analyst

Job no: 583820
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Community Food And Environment 10058942
Salary: 43095.00
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP, Administrative/Business/Professional, Advising/Counseling, Agriculture, Education/Training, Union
Working/Functional Title

Food Safety and Nutrition Technician

Position SummaryCoordinates and assists in overseeing the operational activities of a service or functional unit of limited size, budget, staff and/or complexity. Performs office work directly related to the management or general business operations of the unit or its customers. Formulates, affects, interprets and/or implements management policies or operating practices.

The Food Safety and Nutrition Technician will work in collaboration with the Specialized Services Coordinator to provide direct service to MSU Product Center clients. These services include Process Authority Review, creation of Nutrition Facts labels, food safety and processing plans. This position will interact with professors in Food Science and Human Nutrition to access technical information. This position will also provide back-up support for general client services.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

Identifies ways to improve operational efficiency, provides process improvement recommendations, and generates and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility.

Establishes and maintains internal and external financial accounts and related business records and facilitates the resolution of transactional conflicts by applying creative problem solving techniques.

Possesses operational/processing expertise for assigned tasks and leverages technology to research and solve business problems.

Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures to assist customers and provide potential solutions.

Assembles, analyzes and reports on critical information including data findings, metrics, Key Performance Indicators, market trends, and other business data points.

Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data using systematic methods such as research, surveys, focus groups, and other fact finding methods to identify evidence based best practices.

Maintains employee confidentiality throughout appropriate business processes and uses discretion when communicating sensitive information.

Demonstrates awareness and appreciation for the global multi-dimensional and diverse perspectives of all, and makes decisions based upon experience, data, facts, and reasoned judgement in the organization’s line of business.

Serves as a team/group lead for organizational initiatives and projects.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree program in business-related field, or in an area related to the work being performed.

One to three years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in office procedures, or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the Product Center.

Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired QualificationsStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Experience and proven ability working productively with a team.

May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.

Other skills and or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Position requires, or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period: knowledge of word processing, data analytic software, spreadsheet development and/or presentation software, use of email and the Inter/Intranet.

Required Application Materials

Current resume/CV

Cover letter

Four (4) professional references, including at least two (2) current, or prior supervisors

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Bidding eligibility ends on 6/11/2019 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Jun 5, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time