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PDS Highlight: “Creating a Culture of Commitment”

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Spartans Will taglineMichigan State University is a leading research institution that aims to make the world a better place by solving current and future problems through research and education. MSU relies on support staff to enable these efforts on a daily basis. However, with so many departments and employees, it’s not surprising that employees can lose sight of the university’s greater purpose.

It’s only human for individuals of an organization to become disinterested or unengaged in their work if they are not invested in the success of their employer. The upcoming Professional Development course, “Creating a Culture of Commitment,” provides supervisors with the tools to inspire employees to contribute to the success of departments within MSU, and the university as a whole.

Attending this course can assist supervisors with the continuous feedback, coaching and development stage of Performance Excellence, as well. Supervisors will learn how to motivate employees during this stage with the knowledge that their individual work strengthens their department, which in turn supports the ongoing efforts of MSU.

“Creating a Culture of Commitment” is Thursday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Job of the Week 3/18/16

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This week we are highlighting a Physical Therapist I (posting #2979) with the MSU HealthTeam. The successful candidate will evaluate and document findings and prepare and implement treatment plans for patients referred by physicians for rehabilitation; record evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge notes in order to provide complete documentation for patient charts; communicate patient progress to referring physician; may schedule patient visits and follows billing procedures for services provided; develop and upgrades exercise programs.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Jump into spring

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Tulips frame the view of Farm Lane. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

Spring officially begins on Sunday, March 20. It’s time to pull pastel-colored clothes out of the back of your closet and dust off the lawnmower. The arrival of spring marks popular activities such as redecorating, gardening, and outdoor exercise. Here are a few events and activities in and around MSU to help get you into the spring spirit.

Home and Gardening

The Lansing Home and Garden show is at the MSU Pavilion from Thursday, March 17 to Sunday, March 20. The show features and abundance of exhibitions, demonstrations and seminars that can guide you on your way to creating your dream home and garden.

Exercise

The mid-range temperature of spring is perfect for outdoor exercise. These upcoming 5K races offer a great opportunity to give back to the community and exercise all at once:

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New processes for hiring managers

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A 55-day hiring process schedule used by Total Compensation and Wellness.

The Total Compensation and Wellness office within MSU Human Resources has established process improvements for hiring support staff at the university. Hiring managers and staffing coordinators that were unable to attend any of the presentations going over the process updates are encouraged to review the information by watching the narrated video and reading the presentation PDF and timeline document available on the HR website.

The presentation explains the rules and guidelines for the posting process and how to submit hiring recommendations.

If you have any additional questions, contact the Solutions Center at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu or call 517-353-4434.

Job of the Week 3/11/16

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This week we are highlighting a Greenhouse Coordinator (posting #2937) position, which will serve as the facility and equipment coordinator for the Horticulture Teaching and Research Center. The successful candidate will manage and oversee the maintenance of field plots and farm facilities in order to support horticulture research and teaching programs; will act as a resource person to faculty, research associates, staff, and students in order to coordinate the daily operations of the station; prepares and maintains field research plots (tilling, grading, disking, mowing), planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management in order to maintain plants and field plots for research and teaching; oversees and conducts improvements and repairs to station facilities and equipment including trucks, tractors, and other equipment and implements; will train, schedule, and supervise student employees; will requisition equipment and supplies for the station; will move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment; involves safety and tracking facility, equipment, systems, and supply usage in order to ensure that proper procedures are used (especially pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation use for mandatory reports); assists with preparing station equipment, plots, and facilities for faculty, staff, and graduate students and help in setting up research projects as duties allow; occasional snow removal – plowing main farm roads, shoveling for building and greenhouse access.

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For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Get Ready, Get Set…For Race for the Place!

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On Sunday, April 17, MSU Safe Place will hold its annual Race for the Place, the largest fundraiser for the program. It’s not only an opportunity to get out and run, it’s a large-scale event your whole family can participate in.

The primary event is the Race for the Place 5K, which allows the opportunity to run or walk and receive discounts for signing up early, as a group, if you are an MSU student or under age 18. The race stretches over MSU’s beautiful campus, and be sure to look out for Sparty, because he could be running right alongside you!3414064391_b18b99d7b5_z

In addition to the 5K, MSU Safe Place arranges a 100-Yard Dash for kids six and younger (no entry fee) and a One-Mile Fun Run for children under 12. If you preregister for the Fun Run, which has a fee of $15, the participant will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt.

All of this is in support of MSU Safe Place, an organization dedicated to helping people whose lives have been affected by relationship violence or stalking. They provide an array of confidential services to victims and work to raise awareness throughout the MSU community. Their services are completely free, so they hold small fundraisers throughout the year and relay on Race for the Place, their largest annual fundraising event, to support the organization’s needs.

So get going and sign up! It’s set to be a day full of excitement, but hurry! If you sign up before March 25, the 5K fee is only $25!

Thank you Infrastructure Planning and Facilities!

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We might have thought we’d escape with an easy winter this year, but Mother Nature is always prepared to throw us a friendly reminder: this is still Michigan. Fortunately for everyone at Michigan State, the recent onslaughts of snowfall have been no match for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, and that deserves a hearty thank you from Human Resources and the rest of the MSU community! We admire your dedication to keeping our roads and sidewalks safe. We also are always thankful for the alerts and warnings that go out to keep our community informed, the work you do to keep our campus beautiful year-round, and the construction you are a part of that is constantly improving our campus. Quite frankly, we are glad for all that you do!

Students trekking through North Neighborhood over paths cleared by MSU IPF.
Students brave the cold on snow-free walkways near the MSU Museum on November 30, 2011.

The IPF road crews’ willingness and commitment to be up before the sun and clear the danger from our paths is not something everyone can do, and we appreciate you for it. Thank you Infrastructure Planning and Facilities!

Events Round-Up March 2016

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Here are some events happening over the next month that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Community Events

Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7

Michigan Horse Expo, MSU Pavilion

Monday, March 14

Beethoven!, 7:30 p.m., MSU Auditorium 

Tuesday, March 15 – Sunday, March 20

Motown the Musical, times vary, Wharton Center

Thursday, March 17

SEAL (Successfully Engaging All Learners), 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., MSU Museum 

Thursday, March 17 – Sunday, March 20

Lansing Home and Garden Show, MSU Pavilion 

Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19

Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon, 10 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Saturday, March 19

Dress Like a Flapper, 1–2 p.m., MSU Museum Auditorium

Sunday, March 20

Tower Guard Shamrock 5K Run, Walk and Roll, noon, Conrad Hall

Thursday, March 24 – Saturday, March 26

March Magic Hoopfest, times vary, Jenison Field House

Friday, March 25

Wine Tasting Benefit, 7–9:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

Development, Training and Wellness

Tuesday, March 8

Accounting in EBS, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 10 Nisbet 

Tuesdays starting March 15

Wake Up Fresh, 12:10–12:50 p.m., 310 Olin Health Center

Wednesday, March 16

Recipe for Health Cooking Series: Peanut Butter, 12:10–12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen

Tuesday, March 22

The Spartan Experience, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, March 23

Sexual Harassment: For Supervisors, 1–4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Thursday, March 24

Ten Tactics for Powerful Business Writing, 8:30 a.m.–noon, 10 Nisbet 

Wednesday March 30

Processing Student Awards and Financial Aid, 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Happy Leap Day!

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The Eat at State ON-THE-GO food truck.

Leap Day gives you an extra 24 hours once every four years. So, what are you going to do on your extra day? Here are a few ideas:

  • Go out and do something fun for lunch. The Eat at State ON-THE-GO food truck, the Dairy Store (Grilled Cheese Monday)  and Health4U  can offer new and interesting food or experiences.
  • If you have kids, play leapfrog.
  • Take the extra time to sort out your email, workspace, home, car or anything else.
  • Tell somebody you appreciate them.
  • Write a list of 29 things you want to accomplish before the next Leap Day.
  • Try something new! During these few extra hours you can stargaze, listen to a new album, try out a new recipe, or go rock climbing. If you have never attended a TEDxMSU event, you can purchase a ticket for the March 2 talk.

Have a great Leap Day!

Job of the Week 2/26/16

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This week we are highlighting a Assistant Manager/Analyst of Merchant Services (posting #2867) with the Office of the Controller. The successful candidate will be the primary provider of merchant services to University merchants and supports the University’s overall compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The position includes providing onsite evaluations of merchant environments to review current practices, identify possible improvements, and consult on allowable solutions. General merchant support may include setting up new merchants, designing and maintaining information resource website, evaluating card processing options, providing basic technical support to merchants units for e-commerce solutions, and acting as primary liaison with card processing company and third-party service providers.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.