Ask HR is Ready to Help

Getting answers to your HR questions has never been easier. We are excited to announce that our new feature on the MSU Human Resources website has launched. Ask MSU Human Resources, also known as “Ask HR,” is an instant answer service found on multiple pages of our website. The service offers answers to hundreds of commonly asked questions. Simply type your query in the search bar and receive answers, along with links to supplemental information that could assist in your understanding of the issue. Ask HR also offers links to the top 10 most frequently asked questions to further simplify your experience.

To ensure users are getting the most out of this experience, the program uses widespread data analytics to track and monitor the types of questions being asked. We will be able to add and update answers as we receive questions from you. If Ask HR doesn’t have an answer for your question yet, it will provide contact information to our HR Solutions Center. We hope this service makes life a little easier for everyone. Get your questions answered today with Ask HR.

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The Ask MSU Human Resources service found on hr.msu.edu.

 

 

 

Job of the Week 9/2/16

This week we are highlighting a College Records Officer (posting #3950) with the College of Human Medicine. This position coordinates and directs the Enrollment Services unit within the Office of Student Affairs and Services and serves as the College of Human Medicine Student Information System (CHMSIS) Administrator responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of the database. This position will also develop and implement policies and procedures,  direct the workflow of the Assistant College Records Officer, serve as a resource for all departments at the college-level and graduate programs and participate in the development of administrative goals, policies and procedures and data resources.

MSU Jobs IconFor 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.

Events Round-Up September 2016

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

Community Events

Saturday, September 3

Family Day, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Saturday, September 10

Heritage Jazz Festival, 1–7 p.m., Lake Lansing Parks

Sunday, September 11

Lansing Remembers September 11th, 8:30–10 a.m., Lansing Center

Wednesday, September 14 – Thursday, September 15

Grand Concert Series, 6 p.m. , Lansing City Market

Thursday, September 15

Whose Live Anyway!, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center for Performing Arts 

Friday, September 16

Howl at the Moon, 8 p.m., Harris Nature Center

Friday, September 16 – Saturday, September 17

Michigan Blues Fest, Old Town

Sunday, September 18

World Rhino Day at the Zoo, 1 or 3 p.m., Potter Park Zoo

Saturday, September 24

American Heritage Festival, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Woldumar Nature Center

Friday, September 30

Fatherhood Forum, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Kellogg Center

Development, Training and Wellness

Thursday, September 15

The Spartan Experience, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Tuesday, September 20

EBS Financial System – Roles/Onboarding, 8:30–11 a.m.

Kitchen Skill Drill, 12:10–12:50 p.m., McDonel Hall

Thursday, September 22

Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10–12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Boost Your Career, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, September 28 – Thursday, September 29

Crucial Conversations, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet 

Source Newsletter – August 2016 Edition

In case you missed it, here’s the August 2016 HR Source newsletter.August_2016_Source_Newsletter

Headlines at a Glance:

 

  • Welcome Letter from AVP Sharon E. Butler
  • Ask MSU Human Resources Now Live
  • Retirement Plan Core Investment Menu Update
  • Difficult Conversations in Performance Excellence
  • Go2Gateway: Your Refreshed EBS Portal
  • Outstanding Supervisor Award Nominations Due
  • MSU Tobacco-Free Ordinance Reminder
  • Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Training Move
  • MSU Coordination of Needs Calendar
  • MSU Holiday Posting Deadline
  • Important I-9 Reminders
  • EBS Portal Tips Listserv
  • Upcoming Events

Job of the Week 8/26/16

This week we are highlighting a Systems Analyst II (posting #3900) with the Controller’s Office. This position will work as part of a team and individually with little supervision. The work involves the planning, analyzes, and design of automated software solutions to support the administrative functions of the Controller’s Office. Working as a project team leader, the position will lead major application development with management throughout the unit and the University at large. Projects include the collection, processing and distribution of accounting and student related data. The position will program complex custom solution using a variety of languages including VB.Net, C#.Net, ASP.Net, Java Script, HTML5, and Microsoft Reporting Services. Development activities will also include the development of user/system documentation, testing design and completion, and post implementation support.

MSU Jobs IconFor 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.

Thank you, award-winning RHS and IPF!

Spartans know how high-performing Residential and Hospitality Services and Infrastructure Planning and Facilities are, and the efforts of these departments haven’t gone unnoticed outside the MSU community, either. RHS and IPF received some well-deserved recognition this summer from outside organizations.

RHS was selected for the Presidential Service Award by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International. RHS was recognized for its neighborhood concept, excellent culinary facilities and contributions to the advancement of the ACUHO-I.

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The ACUHO-I is more than 60 years old, and the APPA is over 100.

At the beginning of this summer, IPF’s Emergency Response and Business Continuity Program received the Effective and Innovative Practices Award from APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities. The award recognizes programs and processes that enhance service delivery, lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, generate revenue or otherwise benefit the educational institution.

Thank you, RHS and IPF, for your dedication to MSU’s continuous advancement!

Go2Gateway coming to a close

The Go2Gateway project began more than a year ago, and now, as all employees have transitioned to the refreshed EBS portal, it is coming to a close. We would like to thank everyone involved in Go2Gateway, from the Human Resources IT team to all of the MSU employees that provided essential feedback. We also had great participation in our in-person and online road shows. The support of the MSU community for the project has been instrumental in its success. Continue Reading… Go2Gateway coming to a close

Job of the Week 8/19/16

This week we are highlighting an Editor III (posting #3859) with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Editor/Writer works in partnership with the director of Marketing and Communication to further the College of Veterinary Medicine’s marketing and communication goals through writing and editing, and the management of print communication collateral, PR/media material, and College publications, including an annual report and the College’s magazine, Perspectives. A qualified candidate must be an extremely proficient, deadline-oriented writer and editor, must have demonstrated experience with print and digital writing, and must be able to adapt his/her writing style to fit genre and multiple audiences, and must possess proficient research abilities to develop understanding of complex subject matter (medicine, research, and science).

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go towww.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Get a look inside the FRIB!

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams in July 2016. Photo courtesy of FRIB.
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams in July 2016. Photo courtesy of FRIB.

Chances are, you’ve passed by the ongoing construction on the corner of Wilson Road and Bogue Street. You might have been curious about research taking place in National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, or what the under-construction Facility for Rare Isotope Beams has in store for the future. Now, you have the opportunity to get a sneak peek inside these state-of-the-art facilities.

The FRIB and NSCL will have an open house on Saturday, August 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. People of all ages are welcome. During the open house, you can expect the following:

  • Explore the fields of FRIB research with several hands-on activities and demonstrations.
  • Meet nuclear scientists as they talk about their work on the frontiers of rare-isotope research.
  • Tour the FRIB linear accelerator tunnel and surface building.
  • Tour the currently operational experimental areas in the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory that will be used in FRIB experiments.
  • Enjoy some educational videos in the “FRIB Theater.”

This is the chance to step inside a facility that will be instrumental in the advancement of scientific knowledge; it’s a place for important research and discovery in the areas of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics and more.

No RSVP is required, through you can RSVP at the open house Facebook event. Both admittance and parking are free.

Learn how to navigate difficult conversations in new elevateU class series

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Watch the Difficult Conversations: MSU Series overview video.

MSU depends on its employees to support its myriad of operations and initiatives that continually advance the university as a top-tier research and education institution. Performance Excellence provides the tools and structure to aid employees’ continued development. Throughout the Performance Excellence process, supervisors and employees need to have conversations that can be difficult on both ends if they involve differing opinions or pointing out unmet expectations. It takes specific skills to navigate these conversations effectively.

To aid employees in this process, MSU Professional Development Services is pleased to offer a new series of online classes within elevateU titled Difficult Conversations: MSU Series. Watch the overview video.Continue Reading… Learn how to navigate difficult conversations in new elevateU class series