Month: October 2016

This week we are highlighting a Data Integrity Assistant I (posting #4314) with Advancement Information Systems and Donor Strategy. This position will compile, prepare, review, evaluate, research and record information as it pertains to the processing and recording of gifts and pledges to Michigan State University; make daily decisions regarding proper recording and disbursement of gift monies; independently communicate with University personnel and donors regarding IRS regulations and University Policies as they relate to charitable contributions for non-profit organizations; and use appropriate level of judgment to interpret gifts and pledges which are unusual, incompletely documented, require a high degree of sophisticated interpretation or are otherwise problematic. Further determination must also be made as to whether the money is considered legally to be a gift according to University, State and Federal guidelines. This position will also perform complex entry of gift and pledge related entities using set format specifications on a highly complex relational database. This position is responsible for maintaining up-to-date biographical information on alumni and donors as gifts and pledges are processed, following procedures and guidelines as instructed on all tasks. Incumbent must adhere to confidentiality of donor information and consistently meet or exceed productivity measures and accuracy standards established by 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.

This week we are highlighting a Police Officer (posting #4270) with the Department of Police and Public Safety.  This position requires the Officer to patrol land governed by MSU Board of Trustees on foot, motorcycle, bicycle or patrol vehicle utilizing State laws and university ordinances; preserve law and order, prevent crime and protect life and property of students, faculty, staff and visitors; affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints in accordance with department-approved tactics; pursue fleeing subjects on foot, bicycle or patrol vehicle in accordance with department policy and procedure; perform investigations and conduct legal searches of subjects to detect potential weapons or illegal contraband; operate an emergency vehicle during both day and night shift hours. Officers must also load, aim, and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency-specific firearms from a variety of positions in training and real life scenarios that justify the use of deadly force while regulating emotions under extreme stress; maintain composure during rapidly evolving situations involving potentially uncooperative subjects; deescalate situations with proper verbal commands and appropriately articulate and act upon situations that require elevating use of force within department policy and procedure; effectively carry out community team policing functions such as: office hours, alcohol awareness programs and other various events to strengthen bond with the community in which we serve; participate in training sessions such as: legal update, defensive tactics, firearms and various other annual training requirements in accordance with Michigan State University.

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 (posting #4213) with Educational Administration. Representing the Department of Educational Administration and the College of Education at Michigan State University, this position will provide support to graduate programs, grant projects and department faculty. Specific job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: graduate admissions and student progress for the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) Program, including from pre-application to post-graduation; performing a wide variety of departmental support duties for faculty & students, including processing travel authorizations and reimbursements, submitting financial transactions and assisting with departmental events; serving as a liaison with students, faculty, staff, alumni & others; providing support for departmental grants; other duties as assigned to carry out the mission of the Department of Educational Administration, the College of Education, and Michigan State University.

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.