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Intermittent Worker

  • 511184
  • Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
  • Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
  • Riley Center - Meridian, MS
  • Mississippi - Meridian Campus
  • 313218 - Meridian - School of Nursing
  • Intermittent Worker
  • Intermittent
  • Opening on: Sep 2 2026

Position Function:

The School of Nursing seeks to hire intermittent workers to support program operations on an as-needed basis and to serve in a variety of roles depending on program needs.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade:  UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Answering calls and greeting guests/visitors
Communicating with students and members of the public
Taking meeting minutes
Running errands
Supporting School of Nursing events
Assist with regular classroom test monitoring
Performing other operational or administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong professional, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and follow directions.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

•No or very limited physical effort required.
•No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
•Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
•No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online through www.msujobs.msstate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

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