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Job of the Week 10/10/14

Published on October 10, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting a Buyer (Posting #0241) in Purchasing. This position procures moderately complex commodities, equipment, materials or services in accordance with the university’s purchasing policies and procedures; duties of this position include: evaluates purchase requisitions for clarity of specifications; determines prospective suppliers for bid solicitations; requests competitive quotations; prepares analyses of supplier quotations; negotiates contracts; issues purchase orders; maintains appropriate procurement documentation for review and audit purposes; meets with suppliers regarding service expectations and performance; represents University Services at supplier and client events, both on- and off-campus; interacts with accounts payable staff to resolve invoice discrepancies and amend purchase orders.

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.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Published on October 8, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States (after skin cancer). While breast cancer does occur in both men and women, it’s far more common in women. Public support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has improved the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Early detection, new treatments, and a better understanding of the disease have all contributed to higher breast cancer survival rates. pink_ribbon

As in all forms of cancer, the abnormal tissue that makes up breast cancer is the patient’s own cells that have multiplied uncontrollably. Those cells may also travel to locations in the body where they are not normally found. When that happens, the cancer is called metastatic. Breast cancer usually begins with the formation of a small, confined tumor (lump), or as calcium deposits (microcalcifications), and then spreads through channels within the breast to the lymph nodes or through the blood stream to other organs. The tumor can grow and expand to tissue around the breast, such as the skin or chest wall. Different types of breast cancer grow and spread at different rates, with some types taking years to spread beyond the breast and others growing and spreading quickly.

Fortunately, breast cancer is very treatable if detected early. Early detection, however, has become our most powerful weapon against breast cancer. Mammograms, clinical breast exams, and breast self-examination have all been enormously effective in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Talk to your physician about the best methods for you.

To read the entire PDF by Best Doctors, click here.

Introducing the HR Solutions Center

Published on October 8, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

MSU Human Resources is pleased to announce the opening of the Solutions Center – a new unit created to improve the way we serve our many customer groups. What, specifically, are we trying to improve?

In the past, our customers have told us it has sometimes been challenging to know who to contact for what in HR and that we haven’t always been as accessible and responsive to you as you would like when you need our help.

We’ve been listening. Over the past year we’ve restructured the Human Resources department and have been working on developing a new customer service-focused unit in Human Resources called the Solutions Center.

Watch a video and learn about the HR Solutions Center at http://www.hr.msu.edu/about/Solutions_Center/.

Do you need HR assistance now? Give the HR Solutions Center a try! You can call us at 517-353-4434 or email us at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu! If we don’t have the answer you need, we will connect you with the right people to get the issue resolved.

Events Round-Up October 2014

Published on October 2, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

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

Thursday, October 2

“The Gravedigger: A Frankenstein Story” begins, times vary, Williamston

Saturday, October 4

Eaton Rapids Heritage Festival, times vary, Eaton Rapids

Monday, October 6

Lansing Maker Week begins, times vary, Lansing

Friday, October 10

“Carrie the Musical” begins, times vary, Wharton Center

Old Town Oktoberfest begins, times vary, Lansing

Saturday, October 11

Ciderfest, 5 p.m. – 10 o.m., Grand Ledge

Tuesday, October 14

Pink Dessert Wars, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., East Lansing

Saturday, October 18

State Room Autumn Tea, 2 p.m., Kellogg Center

Thursday, October 23

Great Pumpkin Walk, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., East Lansing

Wednesday, October 29th

Haunted Auditorium begins, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., MSU Auditorium

Development, Training, & Wellness

Wednesday, October 1

Healing Power of Guided Imagery begins, times vary, Abrams Planetarium

Wednesday, October 15

PowerPoint 2010 Part 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Horizons

Tuesday, October 21

Conducting Successful Focus Groups, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Nisbet

Tuesday, October 28

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

Friday, October 31

Project Management Fundamentals, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., New Horizons

Job of the Week 9/26/14

Published on September 26, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting a Senior Human Resources Professional (Posting #0117) in Human Resources Assistant Vice President. This position provides SAP HCM Project Lifecycle Support for Organizational Management and Personnel Administration; performs requirements analysis for new/revised requirements and issues/breaks; gathers, documents, communicates, and validates requirements with business owners and stakeholders; designs solutions for enhancements, reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, and workflow; develops and maintains related internal documentation and provides knowledge transfer as required; conducts testing – functional unit testing, integration testing, payroll comparison testing, and security role testing; creates and executes test plans and scenarios to ensure comprehensive testing of new or changed system functionality and SAP support packs and enhancement packs; maintains SAP HCM enterprise software and related applications by configuring the system to update various information based on business cycles and/or requirements; researches, evaluates, implements, and tests SAP notes to remediate system issues and updates to comply with federal, state, and local legislation or technology changes; supports SAP HCM users in central offices to resolve issues and provide ongoing guidance; provides end-user support for escalated issues requiring complex functional/technical knowledge.

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.

Autumn is Here!

Published on September 23, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

It’s the first day of fall! You know what that means- colorful leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkin-spiced everything! Make the most of the season by participating in any of these fall-themed festivities.

Visit an apple orchard, cider mill, haunted house, or pumpkin patch.
One of the best parts of fall is the beautiful change in scenery.

All four of these destinations are the epitome of the autumn season and provide the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family.

Get crafty with leaves!

As leaves are in abundance during the fall months, take advantage of their beauty by creating art projects for your home. Decoupage leaves on poster board to create a collage, coat them in paint to use as a stamp, or make a festive wreath using chicken wire; the possibilities are endless!

Enjoy the flavors of the season.

Whether it be brewing some hot apple cider, creating your own caramel apples, or roasting pumpkin seeds, set aside some time to make and enjoy fall goodies.

Homecoming 2014

Published on September 18, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Homecoming Parade band members — MSU’s annual Homecoming Parade is always entertaining to watch!

MSU will celebrate Homecoming next week, September 22-27. A wealth of exciting activities have been planned in observation of Homecoming, including campus hayrides, a craft night, and a golf outing to name a few. The annual Homecoming Parade is scheduled for next Friday, September 26, beginning at 6 p.m. Be sure to come out to watch MSU’s finest, including the marching band and other student organizations, snake their way through downtown East Lansing and campus. The week will reach culmination in the form of the Homecoming Football Game. The Spartans will take on the Wyoming Cowboys at Noon in Spartan Stadium.

Participate in the MSU tradition of “glowing green” for Homecoming week by replacing the light bulb on your front porch with a green bulb. Submit a photo of your participation to the MSU Alumni Association’s Facebook and you could win a $100 gift card to the Spartan Bookstore.

As you enjoy next week’s festivities, be sure to celebrate safely. For a more detailed itinerary and additional information, click here. Go Green!

Michigan Bluesfest 2014

Published on September 17, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Interested in listening to original compositions that are sure to evoke feelings of inspiration and nostalgia? Then the Michigan Bluesfest is for you! The festival will take place this weekend, September 19-20, in Old Town Lansing. Performances begin at 5 p.m. on Friday.

The Michigan Bluesfest showcases an exciting array of blues musicians, featuring artists from all over the country. To view a comprehensive list of this year’s talented and dynamic performers, click here. To supplement the soulful lyrics and brassy instruments generally associated with the blues genre, a food court will be available to serve patrons. There will also be a variety of vendors, selling everything from jewelry to world gifts.

If you’re still in need of convincing, the festival is completely free to the public. That’s right, immerse yourself in the sultry world of blues music for no cost at all! In the event of inclement weather, the festival will still run- plan accordingly and check the forecast before leaving.

2014 Campus Flu Clinics

Published on September 16, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Smiley Nurse — Protect yourself from the flu by getting vaccinated.

The Office of the University Physician will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will again be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff, and retirees, and will be offered this year at no cost. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30. This flu season the Office of the University Physician is stocking the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations.

The flu clinic schedule is available at: http://www.uphys.msu.edu/FluClinicSchedule2014.pdf.

For questions regarding flu clinics, please contact the Office of the University Physician at 517-353-8933 or uphys@msu.edu.

Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program

Published on September 10, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Anti-Smoking Symbol — Take control of your tobacco or nicotine addiction, register for Breathe Easy today!

The deadline to pre-enroll in MSU’s tobacco and nicotine cessation program, Breathe Easy, is quickly approaching. Breathe Easy combines a number of approaches, such as behavioral support sessions and medical evaluations, in order to help participants kick their tobacco and nicotine habits once and for all. Participants may elect to use conventional anti-smoking treatments or can attempt smoking cessation sans medication. In order to be eligible, participants must be MSU faculty, academic/support staff, graduate student employees, or adult benefits-eligible family members.

This fall’s pre-enrollment orientation date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Olin Health Center Classroom (247). In order to sign up for pre-enrollment, interested parties may register in person at 330 Olin Health Center, via phone at 517-353-2596, or by email at health4u@msu.edu.

For more information, read the entire PDF created by Health4U.