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Manager of Student Outreach & Retention Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Manager of Student Outreach & Retention provides non-clinical case management services to undergraduate and graduate students with the goal of enhancing success and well-being from enrollment to commencement. This position provides support to students facing difficulties that may impact their degree completion. The manager also provides support to students as they transition from high school to college or from undergraduate to graduate programs. This position assists with student-focused policy creation and revision. The manager of Student Outreach and Retention works collaboratively with university departments, staff, and community resources to offer a holistic approach to student success.
Building Mechanic II Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Accountable for supervision and maintenance of all operating units in the SDC, MacInnes Ice Arena, Tech Trails & Recreational Forest, Child Care Center, and Gates Tennis Center during the day. Evening and weekend hours, including staff, security, safety, maintenance, sanitation, customer service and enforcement of SDC, MacInnes Ice Arena, Tech Trails & Recreational Forest, Child Care Center, and Gates Tennis Center policies and procedures. Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers. This position could require split shifts as needed.
Department Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Cognitive and Learning Sciences Department Coordinator provides comprehensive professional support to the department chair, faculty, staff, and all students. The coordinator manages the administrative and business operations of the department office, provides management support to the chair on budgets and accounts, and provides administrative assistance to faculty, staff, and students.
Academic Advisor Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Provide academic and career advising for baccalaureate and master’s students in the Data Science program. You would also help with other baccalaureate programs hosted in cooperation with the Computer Science Department.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Biomedical Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
A postdoctoral position is available at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to conduct research on biomaterial and tissue engineering. The appointment is for 12 months, with an option for renewal upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Successful applicants would join a team of graduate and undergraduate students advised by Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering. The applicant would select specific research topic(s) working with the supervisor in the area of hydrogel-based biomaterials and tissue engineering.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Biotechnology and Cryomicrobiology Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
A Postdoctoral position is open in Environmental Biotechnology and Cryomicrobiology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University in the Labs of Drs. Stephen Techtmann and Trista Vick-Majors. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to lead efforts in the identification and characterization of ice-modulating proteins. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Lighting Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Michigan Technological University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning in August 2023. The position is focused on theatrical lighting--the successful candidate will teach lighting technology and lighting design courses in the B.S. Theatre and Entertainment Technology degree program. Duties include head electrician, lighting design, and oversight of student electrics crews for 4 theatre division productions each year. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (www.mtu.edu/diversity/).
Research Engineer/Scientist I - Remote Sensing Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
MTRI (www.mtri.org) is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious professional interested in conducting cutting-edge research in physics based statistical signal processing, machine learning, and remote sensing. Individuals will be developing an externally supported research portfolio while supporting multiple projects for government and commercial customers. This position requires collaboration with senior engineers and scientists to research, design, and evaluate algorithms for various signal- and image-processing applications involving a variety of sensing phenomena. A successful candidate will have a solid background in applied mathematics, statistics, and signal processing. An ideal candidate would have prior experience writing scientific software and applying such software tools to applications.
Operations Manager The Ford Center (L'Anse, MI)
The College seeks a Operations Manager who is responsible for the daily operations of the Ford Center in Alberta in coordination with the Director and other staff. The Ford Center is in the historic village of Alberta (originally built by Henry Ford) and operated by the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science as a premier field station supporting natural resource education and research since 1954. As an outdoor and environmental education center with full-service conference facilities and lodging we also host year-round, technical training, business workshops, meetings, retreats, and reunions for family, friends, and colleagues.
Administrative Aide 7 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position provides comprehensive and professional administrative support for the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Gift Planning. You will make an immediate difference by contributing to our fundraising mission to support Michigan Tech’s endeavors to create solutions for society’s challenges. You will join a fast-paced, interesting and exciting environment and become part of a culture that respects and empowers employees, encourages open communication, and provides opportunities to learn. You will represent the University and the department with excellent customer service by anticipating and responding to the needs of the AVP, colleagues, donors and alumni in a friendly, courteous, and prompt manner. The ideal candidate for this position will be proactive, have excellent organizational and communication skills, exercise strong judgment, and have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
McNair Scholars Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Ronald E. McNair PostBaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) at Michigan Tech is seeking a dynamic professional for the position of McNair Scholars Student Coordinator to promote and drive its mission to optimize the success of students from historically marginalized groups. The McNair Scholars Program is a grant funded program that engages in undergraduate research experiences of historically underserved and underrepresented students along with their transition to a graduate degree program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director and Director of the McNair Scholars program (who is also the Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion), the coordinator is responsible for establishing, implementing, and assessing programs and services in support of its mission. The ideal individual needs to be committed to student-centered philosophy, engagement, practices and be a strong collaborator.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil, Environmental & Geospatial Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
We are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research scientist position at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to advance science and engineering. The successful applicant will participate in a project funded by the U.S. EPA's Science to Achieve Results Program. Successful applicants will join a transdisciplinary team of researchers studying rural community transition from carbon-based energy to renewable energy. The individual will conduct measurements and modeling of gas and particulate concentrations and meteorological conditions that contribute to outdoor and indoor air pollution in a neighboring community, which is home to an industrial waste incinerator, as compared to that in Houghton, MI where Michigan Tech is located. The appointment is for 12 months, with an option for renewal for one year contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Manager of Risk Management and Compliance Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position will have responsibility for partnering with campus stakeholders in the further development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive risk management program, empowering all campus departments to identify, assess, take, and mitigate risks throughout the university as well as working with leadership on the identification and management of broader institutional risks. This position will work closely with the General Counsel & Secretary to the Board, the Director of Purchasing & Insurance Programs, and other risk professionals on campus to proactively monitor and manage university risk and compliance.
Administrative Aide 7 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Human Resources Customer Support performs a wide range of administrative support related tasks that contribute to the overall smooth operations of diverse HR functions while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and professional. This department positively represents the University by providing outstanding customer service when responding to the needs of campus clients and external contacts.
Professor, Environmental Policy Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track professor in Environmental Policy to join our interdisciplinary social sciences faculty. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Mariucci Professor of Practice Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University, a nationally recognized leader in engineering, computing, and science education and research, invites applications for the Mariucci Professor of Practice. The position will be in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (www.mtu.edu/diversity/).
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.
Manager for Logistics and Facilities Purchasing Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Manager for Logistics and Facilities Purchasing is responsible for purchasing materials and supplies for the Facilities Management Department, for delivery of packages and freight that come into Central Receiving, shipping items out, as well as Facility Management inventory of stock items within Central Stores.
Administrative Aide 8 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Graduate Admissions Administrative Aide 8 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.

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