Job of the Week 8/9/12

This week we’re highlighting two Administrative Assistant I positions in the Controller’s Office (Postings #6546 and #6575). Some of the job duties for these positions include assisting in the operational activities of the Cashier’s Office, including Delinquent Receivables, Delinquent Parking Tickets, Returned Checks/ACH, Cash Advances and payment card merchant support, including compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS); serving as backup to the office manager and assistant managers; providing backup to the Departmental Receivables function as necessary.

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

Thank You Neighborhood Facilities Staff!

Year round, facilities workers keep MSU’s neighborhoods intact. Providing custodial, maintenance and construction services for the residential halls, the staff and student employees gets little notice for their day-to-day efforts. So today, we’re thanking them for keeping things running smoothly while students are away for the summer and while they’re here for the fall and spring semesters!Continue Reading… Thank You Neighborhood Facilities Staff!

MegaBus Has Arrived in East Lansing

The famous $1 bus trips now have a stop in East Lansing. Since Thursday, July 12, megabus.com has three daily stops at the East Lansing Amtrak station to and from Chicago.

The newly-added route starts in Detroit and stops in East Lansing and Grand Rapids before arriving in Chicago. The opposite route to Detroit also has three daily stops in East Lansing. MegaBus has had a Detroit-Ann Arbor-Chicago route since 2006.

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Megabus.com can now be found parked in East Lansing! Photo courtesy of megabus.com.

The daily stops to Chicago are 2:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 7:45 p.m. and the trip takes roughly five hours, where you’ll arrive at Union Station. The daily stops to Detroit are 5:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m, and 9:25 p.m. and the trip takes roughly an hour and a half.Continue Reading… MegaBus Has Arrived in East Lansing

Job of the Week 8/3/12

This week we’re highlighting an Accountant II position in the Human Medicine Dean’s Office (Posting #6537). Some of the job duties for this position include assisting in developing financial structures to facilitate reporting requirements; analyzing complex integrated business processes to assess opportunities and risks; assessing accuracy of accounting transactions; assisting in development of college-level business policy in complement with University policy; and working with staff and faculty across the college on project-related work. 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 Do I Get Faculty/Staff Athletic Tickets?

With the many discounted services available to MSU employees, we often forget about the discounted faculty/staff athletic tickets we can apply for or purchase.

For football, hockey and men’s basketball, there are discounted season ticket packages available. In order to receive a discounted season ticket package, you need to begin by completing the employment verification form on the MSU Spartan’s website. Once your employment is verified, you can apply for season tickets during the normal yearly application periods for each sport. Please note that some sports may have waiting lists and you may not be able to get season tickets for the upcoming season. Season ticket prices may change each year, so please visit msuspartans.com for the latest pricing.Continue Reading… How Do I Get Faculty/Staff Athletic Tickets?

MSU Alumni Association is looking for volunteers

Busy August 25 and/or 26? MSU’s incoming freshman are! The MSU Alumni Association is partnering with Residential and Hospitality Services to look for volunteers to help with freshman residence hall move-in. More than 8,800 new students, and some returning students, are moving in and will need a helping hand.

A free t-shirt and a meal will be provided through residential dining services for a few hours (or more) of service. For more information and to register, visit http://alumni.msu.edu/movein.Continue Reading… MSU Alumni Association is looking for volunteers

Events Round Up – 7/31 to 8/10

Tuesday, July 31

Excel 2007 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center

Word 2007 Advanced, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 403 Computer Center

Confident Public Speaking, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, August 1

Leadership for Office Professionals, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet

Thursday, August 2

Creating Accessible Documents, 8 a.m. to noon, 403 Computer Center

Records Management and Retention at MSU, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet

Friday, August 3

MSU Horticulture Garden Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Horticulture Gardens

Lansing Jazzfest begins, 4 p.m., Old Town Lansing

Tuesday, August 7

New Faculty/Academic Staff Hire Form Webinar, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 8

Navigating Employee Self Service, 10 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet

Recipe for Health Cooking Series: Tomatillo, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen

Thursday, August 9

Facilitation Skills for Effective Groups, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Breaking Free From Stress, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Friday, August 10

Great Lakes Folk Festival begins, 6 p.m., Downtown East Lansing

Job of the Week 7/27/12

This week we’re highlighting a Secretary III position in Educational Administration (Posting #6510). Some of the job duties for this position include providing secretarial support for the department chairperson and related committees, research and professional activities; gathering, screening and relaying confidential and sensitive information; composing correspondence; finalizing reports and creating presentations; prioritizing and responding to inquiries; assisting with planning; and overseeing arrangements for conferences, including video and telephone conferencing, programs and travel. 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.

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Visit the Demmer Center

The Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center, located on Jolly Road, has plenty of exciting classes for beginners and experienced shooters. As a training center for MSU shooting organizations as well as the MSU Archery Club, the Demmer Center also provides classes and free range shooting for all ages. Archery equipment, firearms, and more are available for rental or you are welcome to bring your own equipment to use. Classes range from “Introduction to Hand Guns” to “Concealed Pistol License” and “Hunger Games Style Archery Clinic.” One-on-one lessons are also available.

For something a little different, the Demmer Center offers “Shoot & a Shave” where men can enjoy an afternoon of shooting on all ranges as well as an old fashioned shave. Couples can enjoy “Shoot, Spa, & Stay.” Partnered with Candlewood Suites, the package includes an afternoon of shooting, spa treatments and a night at the hotel. Another option for couples is “Dinner and a Shoot” with dinner at Gilbert and Blakes. Many other interesting classes are offered and can be found at http://demmercenter.msu.edu . Watch this video to learn more about what they offer!

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