This week we’re highlighting a Secretary III position in the Department of English (Posting #5882). Some of the job duties for this position include providing direct support to the chairperson of the Department and assisting the fiscal officer with budget and personnel matters; assisting with the management of Department office; assisting with other duties to include but not limited to event planning, facilities planning and space management, and secretarial support for the following: processing the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Process, Faculty Annual Review for Merit Process and Faculty Searches. 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.
Author: MSU Human Resources
FSA Status now available through EBS Portal
You gave us your feedback, and we listened. During open enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) last fall, you wanted to be able to log in to one place to get your FSA information and enroll. Now you can. Links for your FSA status and benefits brochures are now available on the EBS Portal.
Checking the status of your FSA account or viewing benefits brochures from the EBS Portal is quick and easy. Select EBS Login at http://www.ebs.msu.edu. Log in using your MSU NetID and select the Employee Self Service tab. If you need assistance with your NetID or password, visit https://netid.msu.edu/. Your ESS tab will reflect your employee group and may read ESS Salary, ESS Hourly, ESS Faculty, etc. On the right side of the main ESS screen you will see Quick Links for Flexible Spending Account Status and Benefits Brochures. The FSA Status link will take you to information about processed claims, payments and balances. Clicking the Benefits Brochures link will allow you to view MSU’s health care and life insurance brochures.Continue Reading… FSA Status now available through EBS Portal
Events Round-Up, 2/20 – 2/26
Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.
Tuesday, February 21
- Managing Tough Customers with Ease, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Building
- Eldercare Series “A ‘Memo’ for Mom’s memory!”, Noon to 1 p.m., 250 Nisbet Building
Wednesday, February 22
- Navigating the FMLA, ADA and Worker’s Compensation , 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Building
- Recipe for Health Cooking Series: Grapefruit, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen
- Students Speak: Native American Students, 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., MSU Union, Gold Rooms A&B
Thursday, February 23
- Getting out of the Struggle Trap, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 10 Nisbet
- South Pointe at Case Grand Opening, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Case Hall Main Floor
- Pairing Wine and Food- Culinary Cooking and Concepts, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., University Club
Friday, February 24
Saturday, February 25
Sunday, February 26
Do you have an event you’d like us to feature in our round-up? Contact us at hrcommteam@hr.msu.edu.
Job Posting of the Week 2/17/12
This week we’re highlighting an Administrative Assistant II/S position in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric & American Culture (Posting #5859). Some of the job duties for this position include budget/financial oversight; facilities planning and space management, human resources, personnel management and supervision; contract and grant pre- and post-award activity and other administrative duties as assigned; will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of clients. 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.
Time Mastery Tips, Part Three
Most of our lives are run by time, but do you know how long your common tasks actually take? Today HRD facilitator Lois Wolfe-Morgan is back to give us another technique for time mastery. See if her tips can help you as you prepare for upcoming projects and work towards deadlines. Check out the video with the tips here.
For more help with time management, check out upcoming HRD classes on the SpartansLearn Portal. Lois also has a two-hour goal setting class coming up on Tuesday, February 28!
Benefits Open Enrollment Dates Announced
The annual MSU Benefits Open Enrollment will take place Monday, April 16 through Monday, May 7, 2012.
Open enrollment is the time of year when all eligible employees can re-evaluate their benefits needs and make changes to benefits selections. Changes will take effect July 1, 2012.Continue Reading… Benefits Open Enrollment Dates Announced
February is American Heart Month!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate today’s holiday or not, you have a good reason to wear red: it’s American Heart Month!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day (Center for Disease Control). And more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined (American Heart Association).
Continue Reading… February is American Heart Month!
Events Round-Up 2/13 – 2/19
Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.
Monday February 13, 2012
Tuesday February 14, 2012
- Conversation with Provost Kim Wilcox, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Kellogg Center Big Ten C
- Powering the Future: MSU’s Energy Transition Plan, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., W 449 Main Library
- Awards Convocation 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wharton Center Pasant Theatre
Thursday February 16, 2012
- Operating Instructions, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Wonders Hall, Room C106
- Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
- Slavery to Freedom Lecture Series – Diane Nash, 5 p.m., Kellogg Center Auditorium
- Chinese Conversation (Basic), 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., C300 Wells Hall
Friday February 17, 2012
- Getting Good Information at Work,8:30 a.m. to Noon
- Excellence in Diversity Awards, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
- Collage V, 8 p.m., Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall
Saturday February 18, 2012
Sunday February 19, 2012
Job Posting of the Week 2/10/12
This week we’re highlighting a Secretary II position in the Department of English (Posting #5822). Some of the job duties for this position include providing secretarial support to two associate chairpersons and the academic advisor; performing general office functions, including but not limited to, typing, editing and composing materials; establishing and maintaining departmental files; maintaining calendars; providing general secretarial support to the graduate program director, serving as primary receptionist, providing general information to visitors, maintaining graduate and undergraduate student files, processing student forms and maintaining student databases, and ordering supplies. For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.eduand select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.
Thank You MSU Extension Employees!
Today we’re thanking the faculty and staff who work for MSU Extension. While most of these employees are not seen on campus, they’re making a positive impact throughout the state. With employees in all 83 counties, the Spartan spirit is present all over Michigan.
MSU Extension faculty and staff members work every day to provide the most current information to people to ensure their success – in the workplace, at home and in the community. MSU Extension recently redesigned to provide services in four key program areas:Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Extension Employees!