MSU Hub Student Innovation Designer
About HUB Student Innovation Team
The Hub Student Innovation Team (SIT) seeks students who are human-centered, self-motivated, value a collaborative environment and are comfortable with working in design spaces and their associated moments of ambiguity. The SIT serves as a solutions incubator for Michigan State University students researching and addressing problems and opportunities in spatial design, classroom curriculum, campus culture, and technology while receiving training in design thinking, creative problem solving, and collaborative teamwork.
SIT is an interdisciplinary and experiential student group who is given the opportunity to pitch a project idea related to cultivating the future of the MSU college experience. In the past, the SIT has focused on research, student engagement, focus group facilitation, and networking with other MSU departments to create value. This year, the SIT is set to define how students understand how to be successful at MSU. The project idea is an extension of the previous work completed within the SIT. Students will be taught to apply Human Centered Design techniques to our design questions and challenges.
Work Hours and Locations
This is a paid position and requires an 10-hour weekly commitment beginning September 23, 2019, and ending April 26, 2020. Depending on performance and project needs, summer work opportunities may be available. Meetings will be held at the Hub in room D101 of Wells Hall.
Qualifications
To qualify for the SIT position in the HUB, you must be an undergraduate or masters student at Michigan State University who:
- Has an interest in working with an interdisciplinary team
- Is self-motivated and applies critical thinking towards assigned projects
- Contributes their own ideas and is comfortable with ambiguity
- Is comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Meets deadlines and is a dependable team member
- A passionate problem solver who is enthusiastic about learning new things
- Commitment to working with campus stakeholders to solve learning design challenges and create opportunities for change
How to Apply
To apply, please upload a resume, and a cover letter addressed to Jessica Knott, jlknott@msu.edu. The cover letter should include:
- Why you are interested in working in being a part of the SIT
- How you will be able to contribute to the projects the SIT will work on
- What you plan on doing for a career and how this relates to the SIT
Application closes September 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm.
What can I expect after I submit my application?
Sept 9 - First round notifications
Sept 10 - Second round notifications
Sept 11-14 - In-person interviews
Sept 15 - Final Decisions