This week we’re highlighting an Administrative Assistant II position in the Social Science Dean’s Office (Posting #6468). Some of the job duties for this position include compiling and analyzing information in order to produce unit and college financial reports; assisting in short- and long-term financial and procedural planning; reconciling accounting ledgers and program information for multiple accounts; creating and maintaining accounting system to monitor accounting activities for multiple divisions and projects; monitoring and maintaining files and records for accounts and various activities within the College; and researching financial and personnel issues. 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.
Author: MSU Human Resources
Thank You Rec Sports!
Formerly known as IM Sports, today we are thanking Recreational Sports and Fitness Services for providing their programs and services throughout the summer!
RecSports has three indoor facilities, one multi-purpose arena, 27 acres of outdoor space and shared campus facilities, all of which are available to anyone with a valid MSU Issued ID card. By purchasing a membership or paying a $3 fee per visit, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use both IM Sports West and East Fitness Centers. Alumni can visit for $7 per day or purchase a membership as well.
Not only are fitness rooms available for use, but racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts are also open for use. All fitness centers have rentals for equipment and courts available. Group exercise classes for kickboxing, yoga, cycling, Zumba, and more are available at the same prices as well. IM Sports West, IM Sports Circle, and Jenison Pool have pool hours and a swim school is available in the summer.Continue Reading… Thank You Rec Sports!
Unit Administrators can now update employee Business Address and Phone
The HR/Payroll system contains business address information for all employees except student employees, graduate assistants, undergraduate assistants and professorial assistants. This information is used for MSU’s  People Search and for campus mailings. Until now, Human Resources maintained these records in the system. 
Effective July 11, departmental Unit Administrators now have the ability to view and change this information.
The HR/Payroll system requires at least one business address for all employees. There are two types of addresses maintained:Continue Reading… Unit Administrators can now update employee Business Address and Phone
Events Round-Up – 7/17 to 7/28
Here are some events happening over the next two weeks that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.
Tuesday, July 17
Great Service in Stressful Times, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10 Nisbet
Ag Expo begins, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MSU’s campus
Play in the Park: Getting Excited about Science, 7 p.m., Valley Court Park
Wednesday, July 18
Building a Better You, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
Thursday, July 19
Get Organized, Don’t Agonize, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Friday, July 20
Turner Street Outdoor Theater, 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Old Town
Monday, July 23
Outlook 2010 – Level 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Green & White Day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wells Hall
Tuesday, July 24
PC Maintenance and Security, 8 a.m. to noon, 210 Computer Center
Listening Communication Link, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
Espresso Book Machine at MSU Libraries, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., W101D Main Library
Wednesday, July 25
Hiring Student Employees at MSU, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 10 Nisbet
Thursday, July 26
Evaluating Data with Pivot Tables, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Saturday. July 28
Car Capital Celebration 2012, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Adado Riverfront Park
Job of the Week 7/13/12
This week we’re highlighting a Marketing & Sales Coordinator position in Broadcasting Services (Posting #6423). Some of the job duties for this position include acting as the underwriter for WKAR TV and Radio and participating as a collaborative member of the Broadcasting Services/WKAR development team to build annual support from corporations; generating operating income through the sale of underwriting mentions and web and promotional opportunities in support of personal and department revenue goals; meeting sales goals while maintaining and building relationships with new and existing accounts; drafting and finalizing underwriting agreements including schedules and costs; and writing copy that adheres to CPR and FCC guidelines. 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 Be a Better Listener
Disagreements can stem from anything, but many of them could be avoided with better listening. HRD Facilitator Rosemary Ward explains how being a better listener with your co-workers, or any other peers, may keep you from misunderstanding each other and help you find better solutions to problems. Check out the video here.
To learn more, consider attending Rosemary’s new class, Listening Communication Link on Tuesday, July 24. Visit the EBS Portal to register or view other course offerings.
Healthy Summer Eating
Swimsuit season may have you running from sweets and avoiding the ice cream temptations, but eating healthy doesn’t always mean eating less of what you love. Nutritionist Peggy Crum, RD, says that eating balanced meals throughout your day is healthier for your body than keeping specific foods out of your diet.
“There’s something good about all foods,” Crum said. “Go ahead and plan [desserts] in.”Continue Reading… Healthy Summer Eating
Job of the Week 7/6/12
This week we’re highlighting a Communications Manager I in the Honors College Dean’s Office (Posting #6405). Some of the job duties for this position include managing and assisting in planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating communications strategies for the College; coordinating, assembling and distributing information via print, on-line and social media, including but not limited to websites, news and press releases, brochures, pamphlets and other publications; compiling and analyzing information to produce reports and assist in communications with multiple audiences; this position reports to the Dean of the Honors College in support of overall college goals, including priorities associated with affiliated units. 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.
Building a Better You!
Do you feel good about yourself and your work? We all get into mental ruts, but with the right attitude, we can improve the way we feel and work. Today, Karen Corley from Residential and Hospitality Services offer tips from her personal development class, Building a Better You. Check out the video here.
Building a Better You covers personal growth, leadership skills, attitude and goal setting. The class will be offered again on Wednesday, July 18. Visit the EBS Portal to register or look at other upcoming courses.
The Campus Addressing Project is Almost Complete!
Have you noticed something different while driving through MSU’s campus? It could be those shiny new road signs! Building addresses have been converted to new street addresses, and addresses are being assigned across campus to green-light phones, parking lots, etc.
To look up the new address for a building, visit http://campusaddresses.msu.edu/. This website also offers United States Postal Service (USPS) format instructions, answers to other frequently asked questions and contact information.Continue Reading… The Campus Addressing Project is Almost Complete!