Category: Employment

This week we are highlighting a Library Assistant IV (Posting #9986) in Libraries. This position independently provides first and second level technical and information support for the University’s 24×7 Distance Learning Services (DLS) Help Desk supporting a wide variety of distance learning technologies, including but not limited to: the Desire to Learn learning management system, Adobe Connect and Presenter, MediaSpace/Kaltura, the Non-Credit Registration System (NCRS), Library Electronic Resources; provides campus-wide training for D2L, Adobe Connect and Presenter, and NCRS; serves as representative in supporting the unit instance of the CA/ITServiceDesk ticketing system; must adhere to strict policies of confidentiality and the management of sensitive data in a secure fashion; must demonstrate a high level of customer service; performs other duties as assigned.

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 Research/Instructional Equipment Technician (Posting #9968) in the College of Natural Science. This position assembles, maintains, and repairs research instruments and equipment to include: assembly of research instrumentation & equipment to specifications set; assembles and trouble shoots electronic and research equipment; assists with product and instrumentation development; fabricates standard electronic devices for research or instruction. This position is funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding availability.

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 Communications Manager I position with Communications and Brand Strategy (Posting #8610). The Communications Manager will assist with the development and implementation of multiple ongoing PR campaigns to promote the work of key MSU researchers; will research and identify key media and write releases and content for the researcher’s websites; will help track and evaluate plan metrics in order to assess the effectiveness of the plans and develop future efforts; will also research and help identify different vehicles and creative ways to promote the researchers. 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 Executive Staff Assistant position with the Libraries (Posting #8579). This position assists the Director of Libraries with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks; works in tandem with the business officer to manage all Main Office operations; serves as backup fiscal officer for the Libraries to analyze budgets, make recommendations, and monitor and approve financial expenditures as necessary; works in tandem with the fiscal officer to ensure that the Libraries are meeting fiscal objectives; prepares year-end reports, processes gifts, prepares gift acknowledgement letters and year-end endowment letters to donors, including the endowment activity report; deposits gifts and processes gifts of materials through the MSU Foundation; maintains donor filing system; reconciles monthly development account and the Development Officers’ p-card statements; prepares year-end payroll deduction acknowledgements; manages and coordinates the Libraries’ statistics and information gathering efforts, including preparing the annual report for the Association for Research Libraries; assists with gathering information needed for grant proposals and other major projects; coordinates updates to university publications and library policies and procedures, the Librarian Personnel Handbook and Bylaws, goals and objectives, mission, organizational chart and web pages on library committees; provides information to the administration, faculty, staff and external constituents regarding the Libraries; manages and coordinates travel by maintaining and updating library travel allocation balances, auditing travel reimbursements, approving expenditures of travel funds including registration payments, serving as a resource for questions regarding travel reimbursements; provides some clerical assistance for assistant directors; assists with and manages event planning as needed.

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 College Alumni Coordinator position with the College of Nursing (Posting #8553). This position, under the supervision of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, plans and implements an ongoing comprehensive program to identify and sustain alumni in a positive relationship with the College of Nursing.

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 Administrative Assistant I position with the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office (Posting #8522). This position serves within the Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) Accounting and Research Team office to support the College’s accounting and post-award needs; will be responsible for all-funds accounting support for multiple units within the college; serves as a financial document preparer, producing and presenting grant account balance and detail balance reports to administrators and faculty PI’s; assisting with monitoring for compliance of grantor requirements; collecting and providing analysis of data relating to CAS faculty research.  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 Senior Human Resources Professional I/S  position with the Human Resources Assistant Vice President’s Office (Posting #8357). This position supervises the HR Operations Center transactions team in the MSU Human Resources Solution Center. Primary duties include: provides first-level supervision to the operations team systems transactions staff; designs, implements and monitors data transactional processes; investigates and resolves issues related to systems transactions; identifies and implements ongoing training necessary for team; coordinates processes for properly maintaining employee records in EBS with HR transactions; develops and periodically updates process documentation materials for HR transactions; trains employees to ensure consistency of HR system transactions; collaborates with Solutions Center supervisors on applicable processes and to resolve problems; maintains compliance with laws and regulations; participates in continuous process improvement activities including periodic efficiency reviews and process mapping; coordinates with data analysis team on data audit corrections and investigations; communicates and coordinates with various MSU stakeholder groups about process deadlines and changes; collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise as needed on policy decisions and reviews; performs other duties as assigned.

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 Administrative Associate I/S position with Pediatrics & Human Development in the College of Human Medicine (Posting #8412).  Reporting directly to the chairperson, responsibilities span the administration of the educational, research and clinical outreach missions of the department to support and facilitate the operations, sustainability and growth of the department. This position provides executive-level counsel to the chairperson regarding the development of strategic goals and financial planning, university policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory agencies; assists the chair in developing new business opportunities, plans for faculty recruitment and retention, new programs and research collaborations; leads the implementation of the department’s strategic efforts; manages the administrative personnel and oversees the fiscal activities for the department; develops financial targets and operating indicators; creates and reconciles comprehensive and mission specific budgets; analyzes data and develops forecasting reports; negotiates contracts while developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with partners and external agencies. This position is home-based on the East Lansing campus but requires frequent travel to Grand Rapids and Flint in order to assist the chairperson with building and coalescing a state-wide department.

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 Research Administrator II/S position with the Department of Agriculture Food & Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Posting #8358). This position serves as the manager of the Food Security Group, which includes a team of two co-directors, nine faculty members based on campus, twelve based elsewhere in U.S. or overseas, three support staff, technical staff and several graduate students; supervises and manages work flow of support staff within the office; assists in developing policies and procedures for operational activities and administrative functions of the Food Security Group (FSG); assists FSG Co-Directors and faculty with the coordination and financial administration of FSG project grants and sub-agreements; manages personnel appointments, reappointments and salary distributions; serves as liaison between sponsor/funding source and PI; facilitates the administration, monitoring and financial management of complex research projects; coordinates project account closeout activities and develops final reports; assists in development and coordinates the implementation and provision of research compliance process components, including budget review and justification; coordinates the preparation of reports, documents and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating research sites and internal purposes; provides training to entry-level PIs and administrative assistants on grant submission, research processes and paperwork; clarifies roles and corrects research processes; and applies appropriate regulations.

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 position with the Anthropology Department (Posting #8322). This position serves as assistant to the Graduate Program director and Department chair; reviews and processes candidate applications for admissions at the master’s and Ph.D. levels; compiles program statistics as needed; types, edits and composes materials; revises and updates application materials for graduate recruitment; coordinates campus visits; maintains and oversees confidential student graduate records and grades, student folders and other related internal records; works closely with graduate advisors, assisting advisors with monitoring curriculum planning; supervises graduate students and/or student employees; tracks graduate student employment post-graduation; prepares and processes analytical reports of graduate expenditures and maintains budgets for all student fellowships; processes all graduate assistantship appointments; prepares and/or maintains databases, spreadsheets; maintains the working structure of the office; and manages multiple responsibilities related to the job and assists with special projects and other areas as needed in the department.

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.