Specialist - Outreach-On-Call

Position Summary This position engages and interacts with educational institutions, foundations, members of state departments of education, and school and district administration to support the success of Educational systems in Michigan. The Office of K-12 Outreach is seeking educational professionals that have skill sets that align to the goals of our partners to support planning professional learning in a variety of areas including instructional design, research based best practices, school and district leadership, systems development, strategic planning, and state and federal initiatives. This position will help develop outreach proposals to expand programs offered by the Office of K-12 Outreach and develop and implement new initiatives focused on leadership development and capacity building to increase student achievement. Specialists must be highly skilled in using technology platforms for team collaboration. This position engages and interacts with educational associations, foundations, members of state departments of education, and school and district administration to disseminate content and progress updates in regard to the K-12 Educational system relating to programs implemented by the Office of K-12 Outreach. Develop outreach proposals to expand programs offered by the Office of K-12 Outreach. Develop and implement new initiatives focused on leadership development and capacity building to increase student achievement. 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 Degree Masters -Educational field Desired Degree Doctorate -Educational Studies (k-12 Education or Higher Ed) and/or K-12 Administration Minimum Requirements M.A. in Education Field Desired Qualifications Ph.D. in Educational Studies (k-12 Education or Higher Ed) and/or K-12 Administration Specialists must be highly skilled in using technology platforms for team collaboration. Required Application Materials CV, Cover Letter, References Work Hours Standard business hours Review of Applications Begins On 05/18/2026 Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. Website MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.