Author: MSU Human Resources

This week we are highlighting a Police Officer (posting #4270) with the Department of Police and Public Safety.  This position requires the Officer to patrol land governed by MSU Board of Trustees on foot, motorcycle, bicycle or patrol vehicle utilizing State laws and university ordinances; preserve law and order, prevent crime and protect life and property of students, faculty, staff and visitors; affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints in accordance with department-approved tactics; pursue fleeing subjects on foot, bicycle or patrol vehicle in accordance with department policy and procedure; perform investigations and conduct legal searches of subjects to detect potential weapons or illegal contraband; operate an emergency vehicle during both day and night shift hours. Officers must also load, aim, and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency-specific firearms from a variety of positions in training and real life scenarios that justify the use of deadly force while regulating emotions under extreme stress; maintain composure during rapidly evolving situations involving potentially uncooperative subjects; deescalate situations with proper verbal commands and appropriately articulate and act upon situations that require elevating use of force within department policy and procedure; effectively carry out community team policing functions such as: office hours, alcohol awareness programs and other various events to strengthen bond with the community in which we serve; participate in training sessions such as: legal update, defensive tactics, firearms and various other annual training requirements in accordance with Michigan State University.

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 Office Assistant III (posting #4213) with Educational Administration. Representing the Department of Educational Administration and the College of Education at Michigan State University, this position will provide support to graduate programs, grant projects and department faculty. Specific job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: graduate admissions and student progress for the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) Program, including from pre-application to post-graduation; performing a wide variety of departmental support duties for faculty & students, including processing travel authorizations and reimbursements, submitting financial transactions and assisting with departmental events; serving as a liaison with students, faculty, staff, alumni & others; providing support for departmental grants; other duties as assigned to carry out the mission of the Department of Educational Administration, the College of Education, and Michigan State University.

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 Stage Manager with the Performing Arts Facilities and Programs (posting #4169). This position will advance and coordinate technical needs for events scheduled by Wharton Center as assigned by the Senior Production Manager. Additionally, this position will be the backstage point of contact during technical load-ins, performances and load-outs facilitating smooth operations and maintaining schedule of events. Facility stage managers will maintain, repair and preform needed upkeep of the facility and equipment as assigned or, report items and areas in need of service. Work schedule will be variable, including many nights, weekends and holidays. This position must be a pro-active, positive, strong leader; directing staff, and working cohesively with other departments for the unit. Professional demeanor in working with clients, performers and all facility staff is required. This position does require familiarity with computers, and detailed, precise communications with clients, and facility staff. This position may work alongside with on-call IATSE crew members, setting theatrical equipment for events as required by specific events, or schedules.

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.