Job of the Week: Exhibitions Producer/Preparator

This week’s featured job is an Exhibitions Producer/Preparator for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum located at Michigan State University (1174727). If you have experience working with museum exhibitions, strong planning and organizational skills, and enjoy collaborative work, this may be the job for you.

In this position, you will help prepare exhibition spaces, monitor the museum’s gallery environment, and prepare art objects for shipment. You will also provide preparation information to the public and deliver technical lectures and demonstrations as requested. Additional responsibilities include coordinating security for off-site storage and monitoring exhibit photo documentation. This role works closely with the entire team at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum to help maintain a welcoming environment where the community can engage with and enjoy art. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree in studio art or museum studies, or five years of experience as an exhibition professional in a museum, gallery, or foundation. Candidates should also have experience with planning cost estimations, leading work teams, and handling multiple deadlines at once.

The ideal candidate should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, a creative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, and attention to detail. Additional qualifications include the ability to create and read shop drawings, experience with fine carpentry, metal and plastic fabrication techniques, and have knowledge of advanced AV installation. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on their website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications require a cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references and should be submitted by November 3, 2026.

Planning the next chapter: Helping young adults choose their path

If you have a high school senior, you’re likely heading into one of your busiest years as a parent.

They’re juggling big decisions about college, trades, work, or a gap year alongside big moments like senior photos, prom, and graduation. Meanwhile, you may be wondering which path is right for them, how you’ll afford it, and whether an important deadline could slip through the cracks.

Your Cariloop benefit gives you access to a Coach who can help your family sort through the decisions and details of planning for life after high school.

MSU’s Cariloop benefit includes 30 days of personalized support from licensed coaches (with a paid option to extend beyond 30 days). The included 30 days of support are renewed annually on a calendar year basis.

A Cariloop Coach can help you:

  • Explore the options: Research colleges, trades, and other paths, and talk through the questions that come with helping a young adult decide what’s next.
  • Understand the cost: Explore financial aid options, complete the FAFSA, and use Find Care to locate scholarships and tutors.
  • Keep the process moving: Organize admissions requirements, application timelines, exam dates, and key deadlines.

Ready to learn more?

You can also join Cariloop’s October 29 Coffee Talk, Planning the next chapter: Helping young adults choose their path if you’d like to learn more about how Cariloop can help before requesting personalized support.

If you have questions about your Cariloop benefit, visit the HR website or leave a comment below.

Job of the Week: Associate Director of Content Creation

This week’s featured job is an Associate Director of Content for the MSU University Advancement (UA) Marketing and Communications team (1171633). If you have experience leading editorial planning, storytelling, and content strategy, this may be the job for you.  

In this position, you will oversee editorial tasks, manage story pipelines, write and develop priority content, direct editorial assignments and resources, and serve as editor for Spartan magazine, alumni eNews, and other primary UA publications. You will ensure that stories move from ideas to polished execution while guiding staff and student writers with strong editorial judgment, consistent voice, and high standards. This role works closely with the Director of Content, project management, and other UA Marketing and Communications functions. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.  

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field. Candidates should also have three to five years of related experience in public and media relations, public production, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services. Along with demonstrating excellence in professional writing and storytelling, strong knowledge of AP style, understanding of integrated marketing and communications practices, and experience working in higher education are required. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about MSU University Advancement on their website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Application requires a cover letter and resume/CV and should be submitted by October 29, 2026.

October Events Round-Up

Spooky Season has officially arrived on campus! If you and your family are looking for fun fall activities, you’re in the right place. Check out these upcoming events for you and your family. Use the links below to learn more and register where required.

Campus Events

October 3 – Family Day: MEMORY at the MSU Broad Art Museum: Bring the whole family to the MSU Broad Art Museum for a day of free creativity and fun! Family Day: MEMORY invites visitors to explore the museum through hands-on activities and artmaking. It’s a great opportunity to spend a full day on campus and make memories of your own.

October 9-10 – Homecoming: It’s time to Go Green and celebrate Homecoming at Michigan State University! Bring your family to campus to enjoy Homecoming activities and soak up the Spartan spirit. Be sure to check the Homecoming schedule for the latest events happening throughout the weekend.

October 9, 12, 14, 20, 27, and 30 – HR Site Labs: Please join MSU Human Resources staff to receive help with Open Enrollment.

October 22 – MSU Benefits Fair: MSU benefit providers and MSU HR staff will be available to answer questions and help employees and retirees enroll in or change their benefits on-site at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. 

October 27-Nov.1 – The Notebook at the Wharton Center: Looking for a night out this fall? The Broadway touring production of The Notebook is coming to the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall October 27-November 1. Based on the bestselling novel that inspired the beloved film, this musical tells the story of Allie and Noah and their enduring love. With multiple evening and matinee performances throughout the week, there are plenty of opportunities to catch this touring Broadway production right here in East Lansing. Visit the Wharton Center to learn more and purchase tickets.

Ongoing – MSU Athletics: Looking for something fun to do with the family? Cheer on the Spartans! Football season is underway, softball and baseball seasons are finishing up, and basketball, hockey, volleyball, soccer, golf, and cross country are just getting started, making fall a great time to catch a game on campus. Check out the MSU Athletics calendar for upcoming games and events throughout the season. Tickets are required for most events.

Learning Opportunities

Looking to learn something new or build your professional skills this fall? Check out these upcoming opportunities. Visit the MSU Human Resources Organization and Professional Development team to view more courses. Register through the EBS Portal using the “Courses for Employees at MSU” tile and leverage your ED Assist benefit!  MSU HR Professional Development course page to learn more and register.

October 7-8 – Spartan Excellence Learning Series: This in-person learning series takes place from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day at the MSU HR Building. Participants will explore continuous improvement and develop skills they can apply to improve processes and strengthen accountability.

October 8 – Five Behaviors: Personal Development: This in-person course takes place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the MSU HR Building. Through activities, videos and discussion, participants will learn how to become better teammates and build stronger team relationships.  

October 14-15 – Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: This in-person two-day course takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day at the MSU HR Building. Participants will learn skills for navigating conversations where emotions are strong, opinions vary and the stakes are high, while building mutual respect and finding common ground.

October 14 and 28 – Build Your Momentum (Oct. 14) and Own Your Peak Earning Years (Oct. 28): MSU’s retirement vendor, Fidelity, is offering two Women Talk Money webinars in October. In Build Your Momentum, join Olympic Bronze Medalist and Team USA Rugby Athlete Ilona Maher, to discuss building money habits and laying the groundwork for your goals. In Own Your Peak Earning Years, join Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress, producer, and director, Mariska Hargitay and Fidelity’s Ryan Viktorin and Alexandra Roca. Hear their perspectives on pursuing your career and money goals, even when it feels like you’re being pulled in every direction.

October 29 – Helping Young Adults Choose their Path: Life after high school brings a new set of big decisions. Join this webinar to learn how your MSU Cariloop benefit offers straightforward, practical guidance to help you support your young adults as they explore their options—whether college, trades, work, or a gap year—and make informed, confident choices about their next steps.

Greater Lansing Family-Friendly Events

Find many fall-themed, family-friendly events happening in the Greater Lansing Area in October and all year long at Lansing.org, where you’ll find festivals, live music events, holiday activities, and more.

October 3 — Williamstown Township’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival: This annual event offers free fall fun, including hayrides, live music, pumpkin decorating, nature activities, a petting zoo, pony cart rides and more. Bring your family to this event that never fails to put smiles on families’ faces every year.

October 3 — Grand Ledge Fall Festival: Head over to Jaycee Park, where this festival will immerse you into the fall spirit. This festival offers crafts and vendors for activities like pottery, woodwork, and candles. Enjoy free pumpkins for kids, a fall photo booth, a pony ride, a petting zoo, food trucks, and re-enactors and live art demonstrations. Enjoy a night with your family at this fall extravaganza where there is something for everyone.

October 4 — Heritage Festival at the Meridian Historical Village: Step back in time at the Meridian Historical Village during the Heritage Festival! This family-friendly event is a great way to experience local history while enjoying a day of activities and entertainment.

October 22-27 —  29th and Final East Lansing Film Festival: Movie lovers can celebrate the 29th and final East Lansing Film Festival! The festival features a variety of films and allows the community to enjoy movies from filmmakers near and far.

October 24-25 — Fenner’s Annual Apple Butter Festival: Get into the fall spirit at Fenner Nature Center’s Annual Apple Butter Festival! Enjoy this seasonal tradition with your family while taking in the sights, smells, and activities that make fall in Michigan so special.

October 24 —  Michigan Ave. Fall Festival: Head to Michigan Avenue on Lansing’s East Side for an afternoon of fall fun! This community festival offers an opportunity for families to enjoy seasonal activities, local businesses, and everything that makes the Greater Lansing community special. October 24 — Chili Cookoff: Warm up with a bowl of chili at this fall favorite! The Chili Cookoff is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious food and spend time with friends and family while celebrating the season.

Job of the Week: Building Systems Efficiency Supervisor

This week’s featured job is a Building Systems Efficiency Supervisor/Building Performance Analyst IV/S for the Infrastructure Planning and Facilities team (1169520). If you have strong leadership skills, experience with building systems, and an interest in energy efficiency and project management, this may be the job for you.

The Building Efficiency Supervisor position offers a work schedule between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some duties may be remote-friendly, if agreed upon with the supervisor.

In this position, you will oversee the Building Systems Efficiency Team within Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, manage complex multi-craft projects, and provide technical support related to HVAC controls and other energy systems. You will also work with campus partners, utility teams, research teams, industry partners, and external contractors to plan and manage projects. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC/energy, or applied engineering. Candidates should also have more than eight years of related and progressively responsible experience in operations and maintenance of high-performance buildings, energy analysis/modeling, and operations and facilities management. A valid vehicle operator’s license is also required. Find a complete list of required qualifications in the job posting. Learn more about Infrastructure Planning and Facilities here. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Application requires a cover letter and resume/CV and should be submitted by October 13, 2026.

Job of the Week: Office Coordinator II

This week’s featured job is an Office Coordinator II for the College of Engineering (1166648).  If you are highly organized, comfortable learning new systems and technology tools, and committed to accuracy, this may be the job for you.

The Office Coordinator II position offers a possible hybrid work schedule between 8 and 5. This role combines strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.

In this position, you will work with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering to provide administrative and operational support for undergraduate programs, coordinate departmental events and activities, assist with day-to-day office functions, and perform other duties as assigned. As an Office Coordinator II, you will leverage technology and university systems to support departmental operations. You will also need to demonstrate initiative by identifying information gaps, seeking needed information, and determining when additional details are required to complete a task effectively. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge that is equivalent to two to three years in college, technical school, or a related field. One to three years of extensive experience in a professional office setting, performing secretarial tasks, word processing, publishing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You should also have experience with university systems, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in routine situations. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the College of Engineering here. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications require a cover letter and resume/CV and should be submitted by September 29, 2026.

Online Tools and Resources to Support Your career Development and Wellbeing

In honor of Online Learning Day on September 15, we’d like to share the tools and resources available to support the career development and well-being of MSU staff and faculty. The following resources and departments offer virtual learning opportunities, allowing you to learn new skills at a time, place, or pace convenient to you. Your continued dedication to lifelong learning will help MSU achieve its strategic priorities and create “a best-in-class workplace culture and a welcoming environment in which excellence and opportunity thrive.”

Online Learning Opportunities

HR’s Organization and Professional Development (OPD): Build skills through instructor-led courses on communication, customer service, leadership, personal development, and more. Many OPD courses are available virtually and taught by knowledgeable, supportive instructors.

elevateU Online Training Platform: Are you curious about artificial intelligence? Would you like to improve your project management skills or become a more effective communicator? Whether you learn best by reading books, watching videos, engaging with interactive exercises, or participating in a live virtual learning environment, the topics available are extensive. Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, we can’t recommend this free resource highly enough as a convenient way to support your growth and development.

SpartansLearn: The MSU community’s go-to resource for technology training! Want to learn how to remove duplicates in Excel, coordinate a meeting time in Outlook for multiple participants, or make your PowerPoint presentations stand out? MSU IT offers micro-learning videos, recorded courses, and more to help you learn at your own pace, along with instructor-led virtual classes.  

MSU University Health and Wellbeing: Find services, programs, and initiatives designed to support your professional success, health, and wellbeing. Be sure to check out their virtual events and webinars, such as Desk Decompress, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Spartan Resilience programs.

Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development (OFASD): OFASD works with all faculty, academic staff, and academic administrators as they join the university, establish professional trajectories, and grow in their careers at MSU. Find information and resources for orientations, leadership development, teaching and learning events, and more.

While many of the above resources are free for the Spartan community, as a reminder, educational assistance funds are available to help cover course fees. Did we miss any resources? Let us know in the comments below, and Happy Online Learning Day!


Job of the Week: WKAR Senior Director of Content and Education

This week’s featured job is for a WKAR Senior Director of Content and Education/Broadcasting Service Manager, Content Creation Engineer for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (1166834). If you have great leadership skills and experience coordinating projects and collaborating with multiple teams, this may be the job for you.

The WKAR Senior Director of Content and Education offers a hybrid work style with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. This role combines creativity and strategy to adapt content to a variety of target audiences.

In this position, you will oversee the development and execution of a wide range of projects to ensure they meet all required standards. As a Senior Director of Content and Education, you will collaborate with MSU faculty to connect WKAR’s work with the university’s public-service mission. You will also partner with Development and Communications on grants, donor engagement, and other revenue-generating efforts and oversee the execution and fulfilment of content-related funding commitments. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge that is equivalent to completing a four-year degree program in a communication or media production-related field. Five to eight years of experience leading or participating in content strategy development is also required. You should also have extensive experience in electronic media production, multiplatform content development, audience growth, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences here. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications require a cover letter and resume/CV and should be submitted by September 22, 2026.


Job of the Week: Senior Compensation Specialist

This week’s featured job is for a Senior Compensation Specialist/ Senior Human Resources Professional I for MSU Human Resources (1164474). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience resolving complex situations, collaborating, and paying close attention to detail, this may be the job for you.

The Senior Compensation Specialist/Senior Human Resources Professional I allows a hybrid work schedule. You will serve as a knowledgeable HR resource who is skilled at partnering with leaders and HR professionals. This role interprets complex compensation concepts, recommendations, and decisions to varied audiences.  

In this position, you will conduct position reviews, desk audits, and analyze survey results and market data to determine percentile positioning. As a Senior Compensation Specialist/Senior Human Resources Professional I, you will join a dedicated group of HR professionals, partner with leaders on meaningful workforce initiatives, and help shape programs that support thousands of employees. You’ll also work closely with department leaders and HR partners to gather information and develop well-supported classification recommendations. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, business statistics, or a related field. Three to five years of work experience is required in a related field or experience in compensation and job classification administration. You should also have experience conducting compensation assessments, benchmarking positions, and analyzing and interpreting market data. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about MSU Human Resources here. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications require a cover letter and resume/CV and should be submitted by September 15, 2026.