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Job of the week – Business Operations Manager

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This week’s job of the week is a Business Operations Manager (#595096) for the Center for Regional Food Systems in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position is seeking an individual to manage daily operations, financial and personnel procedures, processes and management activities of the center.

The responsibilities for this role include setting up new operational systems, supporting the director in the annual review process and supporting operational procedures. Other responsibilities for this role include maintaining systems to track award income and calculating and preparing cost distributions.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four year college degree program in a business-related field or in a field which corresponds to the particular department of employment; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in-office procedures and administration, or in performing responsible related to the financial and operational activities of the employing unit; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Life is full of legal situations – legal insurance can help

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Legal insurance is a bit like health insurance; you never know when you might need it, but it helps when you have to pay for doctor or attorney fees. While you may think you have no use for legal insurance, it covers more services than you realize. You can get help with things like financial counseling, divorce, and traffic ticket representation. Do you need to do estate planning or establish your will and inheritance rights? If you’re getting married, do you need to create a will leaving everything to your new spouse? MSU offers ARAG® Legal Insurance as an optional benefit to MSU employees. Learn more in the following video:

ARAG can give you legal advice and consultation when you’re facing legal issues. If you use their legal representation, ARAG can act on your behalf to make sure your legal matters are handled correctly. ARAG offers two coverage plans: the Ultimate Advisor and Ultimate Advisor Plus. Both plans feature an Education Center, advice, and representation. To compare more information on these two different plans, visit the MSU Human Resources website.

An ARAG Plan Member named Philip had the following to say about their plan: "It provided me with quick and clear guidance on how to obtain an attorney, what information they would require and eased the financial burden of taking on legal action."

It’s never too early to start planning ahead so you’re prepared for the unexpected. Start thinking now about your goals for this coming year and what kind of legal coverage or representation you might need. You can enroll in ARAG Legal Insurance during Open Enrollment in October.

Active employees – want to receive more information about voluntary benefits like ARAG and discounts? Opt-in to receive emails from MSU Benefits Plus.

Job of the week – Research Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist I

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This week’s job of the week is a Research Speech-Language Pathologist (#593452) for the Department of Radiology in the College of Human Medicine. This position is seeking an individual to perform speech history interviews and standardized speech-language testing for children participating in the department’s research studies.

The responsibilities for this role include utilizing measures such as the Stuttering Severity Index (SSI-4) and Test of Childhood Stuttering (TOCS). Documentation of all evaluations must be done with accuracy, detail, and within a timely manner.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor’s degree work, such as a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience evaluating and providing speech therapy to traumatic brain injured and aphasic populations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Job of the week – Secretary II

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This week’s job of the week is a Secretary II (#591122) for the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering. This position is seeking an individual to provide support for both the Mechanical Engineering main office and the undergraduate advisor program.

The responsibilities for this role include assisting in making travel arrangements for faculty, staff, and students when requested, departmental ordering and processing online registrar forms. Other responsibilities for this role include providing general office support to the undergraduate advisor, entering data and communicating information to faculty, staff, and students.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired through completion of a high school education with coursework in typing and shorthand; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, calendaring and/or presentation software typing and filing; and may require knowledge of technical or medical terminology and/or technical training related to the field of employment; may require bilingual abilities in a specific language or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Nationwide pet insurance can help you save!

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Taking care of your pet is like taking care of someone in your family – you want nothing but the best for them. But sometimes having a pet can be costly. Did you know that as an MSU benefit-eligible employee, you have the option to purchase pet insurance through Nationwide?

One of the benefits of having pet insurance is that you can receive 90% back on your vet bills. Another benefit is you’re not paying out-of-pocket all at once. Having pet insurance allows you to pay a low annual deductible, while having a generous annual benefit. The more pets you have, the more savings you acquire. The My Pet Protection is one of the plans offered from Nationwide. This plan has a low $250 annual deductible and a $7,500 maximum annual benefit.

If your pet has any preexisting condition it will not be covered with Nationwide. However, My Pet Protection covers a large list of conditions such as:

  • Accidents (broken bones, injuries, cuts)
  • Common illnesses (ear infections, vomiting, diarrhea)
  • Serious/chronic illnesses (cancer and diabetes)
  • Surgeries
  • X-rays (MRIs and CT scans)
  • Prescriptions medications and therapeutic diets

With Nationwide pet insurance, you have access to a veterinary professional 24/7 as well as emergency boarding, lost pet advertising and more. Coverage is available for cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and reptiles. To find out if your pet is eligible for coverage, call Nationwide at 888-899-4874. You can enroll anytime in this benefit at MSU Benefits Plus by selecting your pet (cat or dog), providing your zip code and picking your plan. The coverage period will depend on when your policy is issued.

For more information on pet insurance, visit the MSU HR website or get a free quote today on the Nationwide website.

Job of the week – Research Assistant III

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This week’s job of the week is a Research Assistant III (#591496) for the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the College of Natural Science.  This position is seeking an individual to be part of a vibrant research environment using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to address a broad range of biological questions in various areas.

The successful candidate will obtain a leadership role to oversee daily operations, instrument support and user training. A strong background in protein biochemistry, cryo-EM grid preparation and sample optimization for cryo-EM structure determination is required.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge by completion of one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or structural biology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research methodologies, software, optimization, data collection or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Job of the week – Boiler Operator

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This week’s job of the week is a Boiler Operator (#587050) for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities in the Department of Power and Water. This position is seeking an individual to operate and monitor gas boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment. The responsibilities for this role include combining cycle gas turbines, auxiliary equipment and handling water treatment equipment. Other responsibilities include working with steam turbines, cooling towers, and compressors.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a high school diploma education; two years’ experience with steam production in either stationary or marine environments; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required; knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations and the ability to use email and the internet; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Job of the Week – Dairy Farm Herder

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This week’s job of the week is a Dairy Farm Herder I (#586596) for the Department of Animal Science. This position is seeking an individual to care for assigned herd dairy cattle, maintain livestock barns and assist in animal research.

The responsibilities for this role include daily milking of cows and maintaining breeding and feeding. Other responsibilities for this role include transporting livestock, weighing animals and upkeep of the facility to inspection guidelines.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge by completing a high school diploma or GED equivalent; knowledge acquired from course work from secondary school, technical, vocational, trade school and/or college in the field of animal science. Preference for two plus combined years of study or equivalent industry related experience. Experience in research implementation. Experience working with student employees and or teaching agriculture related skills. Basic plumbing and electrical skills. Industry certification within the last two years in dairy cattle milking techniques.

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.

Don’t forget about these summer activities on campus!

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Are you working on campus this summer? While campus may be a little slower, there are still things to do! From visiting the Dairy Store to grab a scoop of your favorite ice cream to enjoying free concerts at the Beaumont Tower. Whether you’re looking for something to do while you’re on lunch or something to do for the evening, there are a variety of campus activities held this summer.

If you’re looking for something to do on lunch, the Fresh Air Fitness series by MSU Health 4U Program offers a variety of activities during the week:

  • Monday – Tai Chi at the Summer Circle Courtyard
  • Tuesday – Yoga at the Engineering Courtyard
  • Wednesday – Yoga at the Wharton Center
  • Thursday – Pilates on the Green

If you enjoy music, you can find the MSU Carillon every Wednesday at the Beaumont Tower beginning July 3. (In case you’re not familiar with it, a carillon is a set of bells played in a tower.) If you’re looking for something sooner, you can attend Music in the Garden with Spartan Jazz at the Beal Botanical Garden. Make a picnic for the family and come out to enjoy the Music in the Garden: Spartan Jazz concert on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. You can also find a list of other free concerts held this summer at the College of Music website, including their Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Or enjoy music on your lunch break with Rest with Music at Abrams Planetarium. The Rest with Music series is every Monday from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. You can find more information about this series, registration and featured artists at the Health 4U website. If you’re looking for another way to enjoy the outdoors take a walk to the MSU Dairy Store.

The MSU Dairy Store is the perfect place to grab a scoop of your favorite ice cream and enjoy the campus. MSU Dairy Store is open throughout the summer from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the week. They have  a variety of ice cream flavors from Banana Chocolate Chunk to MSU’s very own Izzo Malted Madness. You can get your own single scoop or maybe share a half gallon with the office. For a list of all flavors, regular menu items and drinks, visit the MSU Dairy Store website.

If you’re looking to travel this summer with the family or take a vacation by yourself, don’t forget MSU Benefits Plus can help you save! MSU Benefits Plus has a variety of discounts for theme parks, hotels, travel and entertainment. You can find deals from Six Flags, Great Wolf Lodge, Hotels.com and more! Find these deals and more on the MSU Benefits Plus website.

Whether you are traveling or enjoying the beautiful MSU campus, there are a variety of ways to get the most out of your summer!

Job of the Week – Union Manager

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This week’s job of the week is a Union Manager (#585654) for MSU Union. This position is seeking an individual to direct, implement and evaluate operational activities of services and partnerships at the Union.

The responsibilities for this role include interviewing, hiring, supervising and evaluating support staff. Other responsibilities for this role include working with Residential Hospitality Services (RHS), developing operational budgets, preparing monthly reconciliation of fund ledgers and provide active support with REHS Outreach and MSU Tour programs.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge by completing a four-year degree program in business or hospitality; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in management, retailing, accounting, marketing, maintenance, public relations and contract administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.