Job of the Week 6/28/13

This week we are highlighting a Communications Coordinator position with MSU Recycling (Posting #8006).  This position coordinates social media communications for Sustainability, Surplus Store and Recycling and Bikes Service Center; monitors social media and engages with external audiences in electronic forums; composes printed program materials for distribution to target audiences; reviews and/or edits layouts, drafts and information in order to check for content, readability and style; monitors various publications and electronic sources of news and commentary for potential relevance to unit activities; represents unit at functions, professional organizations, industry organizations, community and related events; assists with web page design, maintenance and content management.

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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.

Being a Better Team Player

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Henry Ford

Teamwork is a necessary part of the workplace. Tenacity, energy and assertiveness are some of the key components for creating successful teams. Watch this video by HRD facilitator Rosemary Ward and learn the four essential elements of effective teamwork.

Join in group discussions, walk away with new ideas and enhance your skills this summer by enrolling in one of several upcoming HRD course offerings.

Explore Works of Art at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Accessing works of art is easier than ever with the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on Michigan State University’s campus. The museum doors opened to the public and the MSU community in November 2012.

The museum is named for Eli and Edythe Broad, longtime supporters of MSU, who provided the initial funding support for the museum’s creation. The museum’s mission is to explore international contemporary culture. Broad currently houses more than 75 works of art, including international and contemporary artwork.

The museum was built by prize-winning architect Zhah Hadid. The museum’s building is made of pleated stainless steel and glass and covers 46,000 square feet.

The museum is located at 547 E. Circle Drive and their current hours can be accessed on their website.

Curious about what the museum has to offer? Check out this walking tour of the Broad Museum.

 

Job of the Week 6/21/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with International Studies & Programs (Posting #7970). This position will provide administrative support for the Office of International Research Collaboration and significant grants housed in International Studies and Programs (ISP). Currently, the grant support will include The MasterCard Foundation and the USAID HESN Grant. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Finance. The administrative support will include, but is not limited to: initiating edocs for invoice payments, travel reimbursements and other expenses; intra account adjustments and general error corrections; organizing account support for reconcilements and maintain office files; reconciling procurement card support to edocs and reconciling meeting planner cards support to statements; preparing travel arrangements for office personnel as well as the personnel paid on the grants managed by ISP; assisting with gathering budget support for proposals and preparing budgets; assisting with preparing human resource hiring and terminations; entering time for payroll processing and preparing job postings as needed; and performing other duties as needed in the unit or within ISP as assigned by supervisor.

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.

EBS Forms Improvements

June is a big month for EBS forms improvement.  New Faculty and Academic Staff, Undergraduate and Professorial Assistant and Graduate Assistant forms are all launching in the month of June.

Faculty and academic staff reappointment, rehire and enhanced hire forms went live on June 17.  The reappointment form was completely redesigned into two new forms; the reappointment form and the rehire form.   The release also includes one streamlined entry point which directs form initiators to the appropriate HR form.  Also included were changes to the waiver process.  Details about these changes can be found here.Continue Reading… EBS Forms Improvements

Job of the Week 6/14/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I/S position with MSU’s Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center (Posting #7922). Some of the job duties for this position include oversight of all administrative functions of the Spartan Hospitality Group Sales Office; supervising part-time and full-time support staff; collecting and interpreting information to produce a wide variety of sales reports for Spartan Hospitality Group; providing direct support to the director of sales by assisting with creating department plans, goals and other various projects; oversight of the MSU Athletic Market Segment; updating social media websites for Kellogg Center; entering bookings into Delphi computer program as needed; serving as the Newmarket Systems Analyst for Spartan Hospitality Group; consistently working in a positive and professional manner with all members of Hospitality Sales and Spartan Hospitality Group.

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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.

Recognizing and Treating a Heatstroke

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Being able to quickly identify if you’re having a heat stroke can be the difference between life and death.

Summer is soon approaching, which means warmer weather and a lot of sun. Time spent in the warm weather can be fun, but it also has the potential to be dangerous. According to the MSU Health e-Guide, a heatstroke occurs when the body fails to normalize its own temperature and the body’s temperature rises, often to 104°F (40°C) or higher.

Remaining healthy and safe requires the ability to recognize a heatstroke before it’s too late and treat it while waiting for help to arrive. Listed below are the symptoms associated with a heatstroke from the MSU Health e-Guide.Continue Reading… Recognizing and Treating a Heatstroke

Job of the Week 6/7/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant II/S position with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Institute of International Health (IIH) (Posting #7873). Under the direction of the Director and Associate Dean for Global Health Programs, the IIH Administrative Assistant facilitates the identification of funding opportunities, the assembly of multidisciplinary research teams and the timely and accurate submission of grant proposals; resolves problems concerning proposals, contracts, financial reports and/or accounts receivable; manages and assists in planning fiscal and administrative procedures; assists with budget development and forecasting and monitors, analyzes and reconciles accounting records; processes personnel, initiates and follows through on paper work associated with filling and/or creating faculty and staff positions; compiles and analyzes information in order to produce departmental reports; and 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.

Stay Healthy All-Year Round with the New MSU Health e-Guide

The MSU Healthwise Knowledgebase has been upgraded to the new MSU Health e-Guide, making access to resources and educational materials for maintaining your health easier than ever.

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The new upgraded MSU Health e-Guide makes accessing important medical and health information easier for visitors.

The MSU Health e-Guide features a new homepage in an easier to use format, allowing visitors to find medical information quickly. The extra features include: an archive of the Healthy Email Series directly on the homepage, a Consumer Care Section with videos on health care reform and suggested questions to ask about medicines and other health topics. It also includes the top 10 searches for various health subjects to see what others in the MSU community are searching for.Continue Reading… Stay Healthy All-Year Round with the New MSU Health e-Guide

Improving Coaching Skills

Successful coaching requires a variety of techniques, such as good listening skills and the acknowledgement of high-quality work. Watch this video by HRD facilitator Susan Combs on how you can develop effective coaching skills.

Advance your skills this summer by enrolling in one of several upcoming HRD course offerings, such as “Leading by Delegating” and “Essentials of Employee Relations.”