Author: MSU Human Resources

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant III/S  (posting #4559) with the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. This position  will oversee all financial transactions for Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) to ensure accuracy and compliance regarding accounts and sub-accounts; approve all financial transactions; prepare budgets for grant proposals; project and manage budget for the department; analyze financial trends and provide modeling for different scenarios and approaches to funding options, and participate in short and long term financial planning for the unit; oversee and monitor post-award financial transactions and provide management data to faculty relative to their grants; and oversee purchasing requisitions. This position will also handle billings and reimbursement voucher payments; represent the unit on financial audits; oversee/approve travel processes; oversee administration of startup funds; manage, execute and coordinate Personal Services Contracts, Independent Contractor arrangements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (NDA/CDA) arrangements/agreements; and oversee scholarship administration and maintain endowment/scholarship system recording of fund utilization. Additionally, this position will review and approve all payroll, new hires, appointments and reappointments for correct accounts; prepare overload pay for Faculty; help maintain faculty and staff personnel files for funding information; and assist Chair with the faculty and staff raise process.

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.

This week we are highlighting a Payroll Assistant II (posting #4524) with the Controller’s Office. The Payroll Assistant II position works for the central MSU Payroll Operations in the Controller’s Office responsible for the process and maintenance of all functions of the Graduate Assistant payroll to meet payroll goals according to University policies and procedures. This positions reviews and monitors reports for accuracy and timeliness, verifies payroll information, and resolves problems such as over-payments and late payments. This position also communicates with Human Resources and University departments to exchange information needed to resolve problems and meet deadlines and assists with other payrolls as needed.

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.

This week we are highlighting an Institutional Equity Coordinator II (posting #4422) with the Office of Institutional Equity. This position is responsible for numerous aspects of university compliance with civil rights laws and policies. Responsibilities include: provide assistance to the Office of Institutional Equity to ensure university compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including university-wide anti-discrimination policy (ADP) and procedures; investigate and provide effective resolution of formal and informal discrimination or harassment complaints, primarily in cases in which the complainant and respondent is a student; assist in the coordination of the university response to Title VI and Title IX complaints; support the development and implementation of training programs that enhance equitable treatment and strengthen a supportive university environment; assist in coordinating the ongoing development and implementation of university-wide affirmative action and diversity programs in the office; act as an impartial fact finder in the investigation process; handle claims with sensitivity and neutrality, ensuring office and university process is followed throughout; provide input regarding policies and procedures at the university related to institutional equity.

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.