Job of the Week: Assistant Director of Alumni Relations / College Alumni Coordinator

This week, we are featuring a posting from the College Of Human Medicine for an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations/College Alumni Coordinator (posting 863254). MSU’s College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad.

This position oversees and implements alumni engagement efforts for the College of Human Medicine. The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for executing a strategic framework to build relationships with alumni in key markets and building programs that keep alumni networked with their peers and the College community. The role also oversees the college alumni board and assists with strategies to increase involvement and charitable participation in funding priorities.

The future Assistant Director of Alumni Relations should have an exceptional work ethic and extensive experience in collaboration along with a four-year college degree. The Assistant Director should also have 1–3 years of work experience in the planning and production of institutional events, contractor and vendor contract negotiations, developing event budget reports, volunteer management, and a working knowledge of the principles and practices of alumni and/or volunteer engagement. The position should have demonstrated success in working with a high volume of constituents in key markets, strong organizational skills, and must be goal-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as a team.To learn more about the College of Human Medicine, visit humanmedicine.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by June 6.

Leadership Series: Languages of Appreciation

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development

Often, when there is a mismatch of appreciation and acknowledgment preferences between co-workers or supervisors, it contributes to miscommunication and distrust. While this is less than scientific, taking the opportunity to learn your employees’ language of appreciation might just prompt some great conversations!  

The five languages of appreciation at work are based on the popular book “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman, which suggests that people have different ways of expressing and receiving love within intrapersonal relationships. These love languages can also be applied in the workplace, as languages of appreciation, to create a more positive and supportive environment.  

The five languages of appreciation at work are: 

Words of Affirmation

Use positive and encouraging words to affirm and motivate your employees who identify with words of affirmation as their language of appreciation. Offer frequent verbal and/or written praise for a job well done, share positive feedback at every opportunity, and express your gratitude for their hard work as often as you can. 

Quality Time

Those who feel appreciated through quality time are most affirmed and engaged through your undivided attention and being fully present in the moment. Hold regular one-on-one meetings with these employees, take the time to listen to their concerns and ideas, and give them opportunities to share their thoughts and opinions.  

Acts of Service

If you have an employee whose language of appreciation is acts of service, show them that you care by doing things for them that make their work easier or more enjoyable. When possible, consider helping employees with tasks that they find challenging, offer training and development opportunities, and share resources and support to help them succeed. 

Gifts

People who feel appreciated by receiving gifts may enjoy when you’re able to provide small tokens to show that you value their contributions. Examples of using gifts include providing personalized company-branded items, giving employees gift cards or other small tokens of appreciation, or offering a special reward or incentive for a job well done. Read more about the employee gift policy on the Controller’s website here.  

Connection

While physical touch may not be appropriate in all work environments, connection in some capacity can be a powerful way to show your employees that you care. Examples of connection in the workplace include attentive eye contact and warm smiles.  

To use the languages of appreciation, it’s essential to understand your employees’ individual preferences and needs.  

What’s Your Language of Appreciation? Take this quick quiz and find your most and least preferred languages.

Consider encouraging your employees to share their language of appreciation with you so that you can be sure to show gratitude and admiration for your employees in a way that resonates with them most. Languages of appreciation lead to stronger relationships, increased engagement and motivation, and a positive and supportive work environment.

Sources

The Languages of Appreciation Quiz, img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/a0310559-a281-42b3-b07f-42529301ff8d/downloads/languages_of_appreciation_quiz.pdf?ver=1671397699940.

Job of the Week: Video Producer/Director II

This week, we are featuring a posting from the College of Music for a Video Producer/Director II (posting 856630). MSU’s College of Music provides a welcoming, challenging environment designed to foster innovation and creativity while helping every student achieve professional excellence. 

This position provides full video-recording support for live College of Music events in a variety of venues, including multi-camera, live switching, and streaming concerts. The Video Producer/Director collaborates on technical and creative aspects of video production to facilitate the creation of short video features for college productions. This role also manages content on the College of Music’s YouTube, streaming and social media channels and leverages video editing software, such as FinalCut Pro, Adobe Premiere, etc., for optimal media and computer file delivery.  

The future Video Producer/Director should have a basic knowledge of state-of-the-art and legacy audio-visual technology and a four-year college degree in Television Production, Broadcast Journalism or Telecommunications. Their working knowledge should include three to five years of experience in studio and remote television production, directing, editing and the use of related television equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

To learn more about the College of Music, visit music.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by May 16. 

May Events Round-up

Are you looking for activities for you and your family in the upcoming month? There are events (in-person and virtual) on campus and in the Greater Lansing community. Many events require registration, so be sure to click the links to learn more.

Campus Events

May 14Piano Monster: Enjoy a musical performance from four grand piano players at the Fairchild Theatre.

May 18 Eat at State – Dining at Brody Hall: The International Employee Resource Group is hosting this opportunity for Spartans to connect on issues related to the international community.  

May 21Museum Tour: The Nightly News (free): Experience and contribute to this interactive installation at the Broad Art Museum.

May 21Red Cedar Organ Recital: Hear from New York-based organist, Renee Anne Louprette, on MSU’s custom made organ. 

Learning Opportunities

Starts May 10 Crucial Conversations For Accountability: Learn nine powerful skills for resolving performance problems.

May 17 Understanding And Navigating Shame In The Workplace: Learn how to be less susceptible to efforts by others to use shame triggering to diminish the leader’s effectiveness, sustainability and efforts to develop inclusive, diverse and healthy work team cultures.

May 17 Records Management And Retention At MSU (free): Learn the rules, regulations and strategies to help manage university records. 

May 18 Strategic Planning: Learn how to move from ideas to action in this workshop.

May 25 Managing Challenging Geriatric Behaviors: The Adult Caregivers Employee Resource Group is hosting this session to teach others how to identify and manage challenging new behaviors.

Starts May 30 Building Awareness And Understanding Using The Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (free): Join a group of your peers in attending this workshop to increase cultural self-understanding of communication and conflict resolution approach.

Health and Wellness

Starts May 1 Food and Nutrition Counseling (free): Schedule an appointment with a registered dietitian for advice on how to improve your lifestyle and eating habits. 

Starts May 2Chair Yoga (free): Learn stretching and strengthening concepts that can be applied at home or in the workplace.

May 15 Rest with Music (free): Regenerate your mind, body and spirit at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 17 Zumba Session with Rachel Perez: Enjoy a lunch hour of Zumba from the Women’s Networking Association.

Family-Friendly Activities

Starts May 5Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars: Explore Hawai’i and the Pacific at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 6 Family Day: OPEN (free): Make creative connections through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the Broad Art Museum.

May 6 Parent/Caregiver and Tot Music and Movement Class: The Family Employee Resource Group is offering the chance to explore the transformative nature of music and movement! This class is open to children 18-36 months old and siblings are welcome. 

Starts May 7 One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure: Take an adventure with some familiar faces from Sesame Street at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 8 Monday Night Open House (free): View insects from all over the world at the MSU Bug House.

Job of the Week: College Records Officer

This week, we are featuring a posting from the College of Arts and Letters for a College Records Officer (posting 858341). The College of Arts and Letters educates actors, artists, designers, filmmakers, linguists, philosophers, poets, teachers, translators, writers and much more in a creative, learning and nurturing environment. 

This position will operate within the Academic Operations Functional Team and support the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. The College Records Officer will support the student success mission and vision through scheduling, student enrollment services and scholarship management. They will also represent and coordinate the needs of the college in a professional and confidential manner. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website. 

The future College Records Officer should be a problem-solver with a four-year degree. Their working knowledge should include one to three years of experience with student recordkeeping systems. It’s preferred that they have experience at a large multi-campus research university.
To learn more about the College of Arts and Letters, visit cal.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by May 16.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Let’s celebrate by doing our part in helping the planet. Recycling is great, but there’s so much more we can do. Here are some ways you can help our Spartan community go green. Whether you are working from home, heading into the office or any combination, use these great tips and resources to make your lifestyle more sustainable.

MSU Recycling Center always leads the charge for reusable materials at MSU. The center is open seven days a week for dropping off materials. These materials can be anything and everything from books, cardboard, glass, plastics and more. Find their hours along with what and how to drop things off at the MSU Recycling Center website

If you do spend some or all of your workday away from home, consider looking into clean commuting options. You can MSU Bikes offers new and ready-to-ride affordable used bikes for sale plus a full menu of bike repair services with one of the largest workshops in Michigan.  They also rent bikes if you’re needing a bike for a shorter to longer term and don’t want the headache of maintaining a bike or selling it when you leave campus.  MSU Bikes also offers 1-on-1 bike services, like commuter assistance, helping you find the safest, lowest-stress route from your home to campus.  MSU Parking now offers secure covered bike parking and MSU has many DIY repair and air stations in every neighborhood of campus for your convenience.  Full details can be found on MSU Bikes’ website.  

Capital Area Transportation Authority offers multiple clean commute options with travel modes that fit your work hours and location. CATA also offers a commute cost calculator by examining how much money you spend driving and how much you can save by using the bus and other CATA services. Visit the CATA website to learn how to add CATA to your sustainable daily routine. 

Spin electric scooters are the newest addition to clean, affordable, convenient and fun ways to get around campus. These scooters are dockless, so no need to find a charger to pick them up or drop them off. They operate seven days a week during all daylight hours. To ride these electric scooters that travel up to 14 miles per hour, just download the Spin App and scan the unique QR code on the scooter you want to ride. Get ready to ride on and around campus by going to MSU’s Spin Scooter landing page

Are you looking for some new accessories to improve your work space? The MSU Surplus Store is worth checking out! Finding items second hand is a great way to make a pledge to go green, especially when everything is at such great prices. Read MSU HR’s feature on the Surplus Store to learn more about the great services and items they offer!

This Earth Day, it has never been easier to make a pledge and go green. Reduce your carbon footprint with a clean commute, reuse and shop second hand at the MSU Surplus Store, and of course, recycle at the MSU Recycling Center. Putting in the effort this Earth Day and every day after will make a difference for our planet.

Job of the Week: Assistant Director, Deputy CISO

This week, we are featuring a posting from MSU Information Technology Services for an Assistant Director/Deputy CISO (posting 855234). MSU IT provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU.

This position will work within the MSU Information Security Department which manages risks to information systems, responds to incidents, and takes proactive measures to ensure compliance and security throughout the university. The Deputy CISO is responsible for assisting the CISO with the management of relevant information security operations within the MSU IT organization. This includes strategy, personnel, security infrastructure, incident response, policy enforcement, emergency planning, and security awareness. . Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Deputy CISO should have knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree and more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible work experience. Experience leading, managing, and maintaining a Security Operations Center (SOC) function is desired. 

This is a hybrid remote position with some on-site presence necessary, and the successful candidate will be expected to live within commuting distance from MSU’s East Lansing campus.

To learn more about MSU IT, visit tech.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three professional references and apply here by May 9.

Job of the Week: Human Resources Generalist

This week, we are featuring a posting from our own department, MSU Human Resources, for a Human Resources Generalist position (posting 855102). Human Resources provides strategic human resources expertise, counsel, support and services for the MSU community.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will primarily be part of the Solutions Center customer service team, with the possibility of cross-training with other teams. You will interact with all HR stakeholder groups to answer questions, problem-solve, and educate stakeholders on requirements related to MSU policies, work rules, contracts, systems, and regulations. Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer service orientation are a requirement for this role. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Human Resources Generalist should be an adaptable professional with a four-year degree in human resources, social science, business, or a related field. You should have six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in human resources.

To learn more about MSU Human Resources, visit hr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by April 25. 

Deals and Discounts for Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day (May 14), show the mom in your life that you appreciate them with a thoughtful gift – whether that’s your mom, mother to your kiddos, stepmom, mother-in-law, or any maternal figure in your life. MSU benefits-eligible employees have access to many discounts and savings through MSU Benefits Plus.

To access all the discounts, visit MSU Benefits Plus and sign in or sign-up for a free account using your ZPID number (located on your Spartan Card ID badge), or you can find the number in EBS.

Check out some of these deals that you can find through MSU Benefits Plus:

Flowers

  • Rose Farmers is committed to providing luxury roses for every special occasion. Get 35% off luxury long-stem roses delivered from the farm to your doorstep.
  • Want to send a bouquet of fresh flowers? Enjoy 20% off from 1-800 Flowers, including Fruit Bouquets!
  • Take 20% off your ReVased flower bouquet or plant purchase.
  • From You Flowers is perfect for any occasion and every sentiment. Save 25% all year!

Gifts

  • Give the gift of a great show at Wharton Center and enjoy up to 15% off through MSU Benefits Plus.
  • Find up to 75% off tech gear – such as Bluetooth speakers, headphones, cases, and more – with Tech Perks. You’ll find deep discounts on brands like Otterbox, JBL, Casemate, Kate Spade, Belkin, Skullcandy and more.
  • Gift a great getaway to the beach, theme park, or a golf excursion with up to 40% through HVN, the exclusive provider of professionally serviced apartments, homes, villas, and vacation rentals.

Food

  • Go with a gift that’s sure to be a hit and save 15% off chocolate-covered strawberries, one of the most popular gifts from Shari’s Berries.
  • Get 15% off your next order of fine chocolate from the artisanal chocolatier, Gearharts Fine Chocolates.
  • Get $15 towards popcorn and treats at Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn.

Find these discounts and many more by visiting the MSU Benefits Plus website. For questions, please contact the MSU Benefits Plus customer care team at 888-758-7575.

Job of the Week: Health Care Representative

This week, we are featuring a job post from MSU HCI Clinical Services for a Health Care Representative (posting 853334). MSU Health Care is the academic medical center of Michigan State University, providing exemplary care in our communities to support the research and academic missions of MSU Health Sciences. 

The Health Care Representative will work in a variety of roles that combine both direct and indirect patient care duties. They should feel comfortable.performing administrative functions for a clinic or medical office, including registering new patients and scheduling patient appointments. They will be responsible for obtaining and verifying patient insurance eligibility to ensure timely and accurate payment of service. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website. 

The future Health Care Representative should have a high school diploma. Their working knowledge should include one year of experience in a medical office, medical clinic or mental health office. They should also have a familiarity with medical terminology and experience in scheduling, screening, and confirming appointments.

To learn more about MSU Health Care, visit healthcare.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by April 11.