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This week’s job of the week is a Service Manager II (#506249) for Residential & Hospitality Services. This position is seeking an individual to direct the operations of Sparty’s Market with day to day operations of the grocery store.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree, a field related to the area of responsibility; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervising operational activities related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities for this role includes experience and education in grocery store management, category management, budget analysis, operational record keeping, and database software. The Service Manager should possess the ability to work in an extremely fast paced, highly mobile student guest environment and be able to collaborate with marketing and branding efforts. This individual should also have experience with point-of-sale systems, interviewing, training, scheduling, and knowledge of essential Human Resources functions.

For more details on the responsibilities of this position, and to view all our current postings, visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

This is a guest post written by Lydia Weiss from the MSU WorkLife Office.

The summer months on campus often mean fewer parking headaches, shorter lines at our favorite restaurants, and better weather for enjoying nature. At the same time, the summer also brings with it juggling coworkers’ vacation schedules and shifts in the focus of our work. Whether you’re in grounds maintenance and have to shift to new equipment and maintenance schedules, or are in an academic unit and preparing for summer programs and already busying yourself with fall planning, the summer might be a good time to try a flexible work arrangement.

Many unit leaders are already accustomed to shifting schedules around to maintain coverage while also honoring vacation requests. That means that flexibility is already at the front of the minds of managers and also our coworkers. The summer might be a great time for you and your unit to pilot a flexible work arrangement. That could mean anything from working four 10-hour days to teleworking one day per week, and lots of other options in between. For more information about flexible work arrangements, visit the WorkLife Office website. You could also set up a consultation with someone from the WorkLife Office to consider all of your options.

Need a caregiver, dog walker or odd-job professional over the summer?

Sometimes that summer breeze can also blow in additional challenges for caregiving responsibilities. When kids get out of school for their summer break, finding care for them can prove difficult if you don’t already have something lined up.

Additional projects, such as yard work, can also be time-consuming during the warmer months in Michigan. And vacations, four-day weekends, and days at the beach might cause an additional need for a house sitter or dog walker.

All of these changes and seasonal needs may be resolved by posting a job on Care.com. By signing up with your MSU Net ID, you will receive free access to hundreds of caregivers, dog walkers, and odd-jobs professionals who can help ease these shifts in your summer schedule. Then you can negotiate directly with the provider of your choice on wages, hours, and tasks. Learn more about Care.com here.

If you have any questions about managing your summer work-life needs, please don’t hesitate to contact the WorkLife Office at (517) 353-1635 or worklife@msu.edu. Have a happy and safe summer!

This week’s job of the week is a Secretary III (#504817) in the Integrative Biology Department for the College of Natural Science. This position is seeking an individual to provide confidential clerical support to the department chairperson.

Responsibilities for this role include researching and collecting information to provide data requested by the chairperson, coordinating the appointment calendar, maintaining files, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and processing travel for the entire department. This person must be able to complete assignments with frequent interruptions.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an academic unit with word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines; self-starter whose strengths include problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

For more details on the responsibilities of this position, and to view all our current postings, visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

The 2018 Outstanding Supervisor Award is now accepting nominations. Is your supervisor a mentor to you? Does he/she help you pursue personal and work goals? Now is the time to nominate your supervisor for the 17^th Annual Outstanding Supervisor Award. This award is presented by the MSU WorkLife

Office to honor supervisors who have demonstrated positive leadership and support work/life needs of their employees.

Nominate a supervisor/administrator who consistently demonstrates qualities such as:

• An understanding of work/life balance
• Allows flexible schedules
• Treats everyone with dignity, integrity and respect
• Promotes teamwork while supporting individual goals
• Has a people-first attitude
• Is a positive leader and empowers others

Reflect on how your supervisor pushes you to be great inside and outside of work and helps you pursue your goals. Nominate someone who serves as a role model and sets good examples for everyone.

Nominations are currently being accepted online now through Friday, June 29. The Outstanding Supervisor Award Committee will review the nominations, and nominators will be notified in late September. The selected recipients will be honored with surprise celebrations around National Bosses Day on October 16. Visit the WorkLife Office website for additional information.