Job of the Week 5/3/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with the College of Social Science (Posting 7679). The position provides administrative support for the Development, Communication and Alumni Relations office in the College of Social Science; coordinates and maintains the daily office operations; oversees the requisition of donor gifts, office supplies, equipment and services and mail handling; assists with travel arrangements for donors and development officers for in-state and out-state travel; creates briefing papers for development officers; creates and maintains files for endowments/scholarships, donors and prospects; provides reports using Advance and ART; updates Advance database; processes all gifts sent to the College; manages gift acknowledgement system for all gifts made to the College; downloads gift information from Advance; prepares departmental accounting reports; manages and maintains database for all College of Social Science endowments and expendable accounts; maintains the Development Office operating account; reconciles, monitors and verifies all expenditures for the Social Science Development Office; processes and maintains records for Development Purchasing cards; helps maintain the tracking of College of Social Science major and special gifts and donor prospects; compiles, analyzes and creates reports based on data from internal and external sources regarding donors and gifts; assists development officers with screening information and helping in preparation for cultivating and solicitation visits; provides assistance in preparation of donor and alumni events; oversees event expenditures and vendor payments; and processes budget transaction for all alumni and communication expenses.

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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.

How to Prepare Your Skin for the Summer

With summer fast approaching it’s time to say goodbye to harsh winds and snow, and hello to flowers and summer skin care. As the seasons come and go, your skin care routine must change with it. Skin care in the summer will be different from skin care in the winter. These five tips from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ali Moiin and MSU’s Healthwise Knowledgebase can help you make the transition.

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A great summer starts with great skin care, such as using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.

1.  Avoid sun exposure

The best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun exposure. Stay out of the midday sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is the strongest sunlight. Find shade if you need to be outdoors.Continue Reading… How to Prepare Your Skin for the Summer

See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.
A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.

Serving as the eyes and ears of a campus community is what the MSU Police does. But reporting suspicious activity to keep MSU’s campus safe and comfortable for everyone is what you can do. The MSU Police encourages anyone on campus to report any suspicious activity or crimes they notice through their See Something, Say Something program.

The program started by the MSU Police three years ago is part of a national campaign by the same name. The national See Something, Say Something campaign is overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and “emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities,” according to the campaign’s website.Continue Reading… See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

Events Round-Up 4/30 to 5/5

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

Tuesday, April 30

Certified Human Resources Specialist Follow Up, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Bldg.

Sergei Kvitko, piano, 7:30 p.m., Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

Wednesday,  May 1

Leading For Successful Work Habits, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.

Thursday, May 2

Greater Lansing Potters’ Guild Spring Sale, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., East Lansing

How We Built It Panel Discussion, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Broad Art Museum, Education Wing

Friday, May 3

Lansing First Friday, All day, Downtown Lansing

Undergraduate Convocation, 1 p.m., Breslin Center

Student Dance Performance,  3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Broad Art Museum Education Wing

Saturday, May 4

Family Day, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Broad Art Museum, Education Wing

Sunday, May 5

Sky Tellers, 2:30 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Gateway to Infinity, 4 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Job of the Week 4/26/13

This week we are highlighting an Executive Staff Assistant position with University Advancement (Posting 7657). This position interacts with staff, administrators, university donors and prospects, executives, trustees, students, faculty and the public in order to represent University Development and, especially, the Associate Vice President and Director of Development (AVP). The position also provides administrative and secretarial support for the AVP in order to meet the goals and mission of University Development. 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.

Spring Cleaning Your Office – Part 1

It’s that time of the year, when you may think about clearing out your home or office. Sometimes “spring cleaning” can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Watch this video by HRD facilitator Randy Dean on how you can remove clutter and simplify the task of organizing and cleaning your office.

When eliminating office waste, take advantage of the recycle and shredding bins provided by the MSU Recycling Center and Surplus Store and delivered to your office for free by filling out a service request form on their website. Visit recycle.msu.edu/about/services/office-clean-out/ for more information. Remember this spring: Be Spartan Green!

Other Useful Links:

University Archives, Record Management

10-Steps Record Management Plan

MSU IT Services Technology Training Launches New Site

MSU IT Services Technology Training has launched a new website featuring training opportunities in technology for the MSU community. The website features include: search functionality, an updated design,  broader training information such as certification opportunities and much more.

The new website is part of the larger MSU IT website tech.msu.edu that features technology services and resources.Continue Reading… MSU IT Services Technology Training Launches New Site

Events Round-Up 4/23 to 4/28

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

Tuesday, April 23

Access 2010 – Level 3, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center

Funny Girl, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Wednesday,  April 24

MSU Travel 101, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.

Powerpoint 2010 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center

U Can Quit Support Group, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Olin Health Center, Room 248

MSU Jazz@CMS-Detroit Spring Concert, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., MSU Detroit Center

Thursday, April 25

Take Your Child to Work Day, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Various Locations

Payments To Non-Resident Aliens & Foreign Vendors, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.

Active Stretching, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., IM Circle Dance Studio

Navigating Business Intelligence, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., , Hannah Tech Building, Training Room T

Friday, April 26

Department Of Homeland Security I-9 Form, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.

Saturday, April 27

Gateway to Infinity, 8 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Sunday, April 28

Piano Monster, 3 p.m., Wharton Center

Job of the Week 4/19/13

This week we are highlighting an Office Supervisor III position with MSU Residential & Hospitality Services (Posting 7620). This position serves as Payroll office supervisor and manages the specialized area of Centralized Payroll for the Division of Residential and Housing Services within the department of Auxiliary Resources; will be responsible for the daily oversight and supervision of 11 FTEs and students to ensure the payroll and related human resource functions, duties and responsibilities meet specific deadlines in processing for 900 full time and 6000 hourly and student employees in 9 departments; will be responsible for maintaining security access to the Ultra Time System and update the account, sub-account and job codes within the system to align with SAP/Kuali for the Division; and will be required to submit, verify and monitor interface reports uploaded from the Division’s Ultra Time System and evaluate the payroll assistant’s findings on the error report prior to final submission. This office is responsible for reviewing and approving student and on-call processing through SAP, and assisting Payroll Assistants with verification of interface reports containing personnel and payroll data to ensure an accurate payroll. In addition, this position will be expected to assist in and/or perform the full range of payroll, human resources and clerical duties for the employees they supervise, if the need arises.

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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.