Job of the Week – Office Assistant

This week’s job of the week is an Office Assistant IV (#548001) for the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position is seeking an individual to provide general office support for the department and accounting support for the Dairy Foods Complex.

The responsibilities for this role include preparing and submitting transactional documents such as travel and other types of reimbursements, cash advances and invoices. Other responsibilities for this role include monitoring and controls and preparing financial summaries and reports for the Dairy Foods Complex.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintain account ledgers, departmental operations, employment; experience in word processing, editing and composing correspondence, and maintain spreadsheets and/or databases; 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.

Is Your Home Winter Ready?

With the cold temperatures and snow falling, have you made sure your family will be warm and safe this winter? Here are some basic steps you can take to get your home ready for the winter:

  1. Seal your windows to improve heating efficiency.
  2. Use layered curtains to keep your home insulated for moderate comfort.
  3. If you have a fireplace, hire a chimney sweep to make sure your fireplace is working properly. A chimney sweep can clear out soot, check for damages and change the chimney cap to prevent rain, snow, birds, squirrels and anything else from entering your home.
  4. A generator can be very helpful to have over the winter. Living in Michigan, we know snowstorms can sometimes knock the power out for long periods of time. Having a generator can keep you and your family warm during a storm.
  5. Clean and inspect your gutters – clogged gutters can cause water to back up and freeze once the temperature drops. Keep your gutters clear and make sure they’re properly connected to ensure the melting snow runs off your roof through downspouts.
  6. After a heavy snowfall, it can be tough to see your driveway, flowerbeds, or walkways. Try using fiberglass snow poles or driveway markers every several feet to line the edges of the areas. This will help provide a clear path whether you’re blowing or shoveling snow yourself.
  7. Insulate your attic or crawl space. This can save you money in the long run by keeping your home’s heat in the living space instead of in your attic. It will also help keep your attic cooler which can prevent damaging ice dams from forming on your roof.

Did you know MSU benefits-eligible employees have the option to enroll in voluntary home and auto insurance through MetLife or Liberty Mutual Insurance? As you’re getting your home winter ready, or considering those work commutes over our Michigan winter, you might want to consider re-looking at your home and auto insurance. Make sure your family has the coverage they need this winter season.

For more information on voluntary home and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual and MetLife, visit MSU Benefits Plus. You can get a free quote by contacting Liberty Mutual at 888-860-0316 or MetLife at 877-619-5604.

Job of the Week – Assistant House Manager

This week’s job of the week is an Event Services Manager (#547277) for the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. This position is seeking an individual to oversee management of food services events and other related auxiliary space activities.

The responsibilities for this role include assisting, instructing and overseeing concession/donor lounge setup, meal and beverage services and proper work methods and procedure related to food service activities. Other responsibilities for this role include managing food and beverage inventory, supplies and equipment.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four year college degree program in hotel, restaurant and institutional management, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in food services  include proper meal service techniques and protocol; special events; food sanitation and safety procedures; cost control and supervision; 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 – LBGT Resource Manager

This week’s job of the week is an LBGT Resource Center Manager (#546132) for the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. This position is seeking an individual to provide leadership for the office and all programs and services.

The responsibilities for this role include assisting students who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community in their transition to MSU and throughout their academic careers. They must provide support and encouragement for student academic, cultural and personal development. This position will also promote an inclusive atmosphere committed to cultural and social awareness, allowing students, staff, faculty, and alumni to be united in advancing education about and support for the community.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as Master’s degree with emphasis in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Educational Administration, Counseling, Social Work, Gender Identity or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in higher education or within the LGBTQ community; experience with individual and community development activities; experience and familiarity with both LGBTQ issues and their intersections with communities of color; 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 – Veterinary Technician I

This week’s job of the week is a Veterinary Technician I (#544445) for the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position is seeking an individual to provide patient care for ill and injured animals for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

The responsibilities for this role include working primarily in the VMC (Veterinary Medical Center) Emergency and Critical Care unit, instructing and demonstrating techniques to students and maintaining supplies and equipment in the hospital area.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization; 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 – Dining Service Assistant Manager

This week’s job of the week is a Dining Services Assistant Manager (#543461) for Residential & Hospitality Services for Brody Complex. This position is seeking an individual to direct food service staff in preparation and service of food in the residence hall.

The responsibilities for this role include monitoring food production and presentation, developing and implementing training programs for support staff and handling customer concerns or suggestions.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired from a four-year college degree program in Hotel Restaurant and Institutions Management, Business Administration, Dietetics, Food systems and Economics Management or Nutrition; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in customer relations, food service practices, sanitation and safety procedures, familiarity with food preparation equipment, accounting skills and supervisory and managerial experience; 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.

Events Round Up: November

Community Festivals 

East Lansing Film Festival

Community Events

Wonderland of Lights

Made in Michigan – Holiday Art Exhibition

Mason Christmas Craft show

MSU Global Festival

Mason Holidays Celebration and Light Parade

Bronner Christmas Wonderland

Food

Thursday, November 8

Shoptails

Tuesday, November 13

Wine Dinner Experience

Wednesday. November 15

French Wine Dinner: Dusty Cellar

Saturday, November 17

Mix Pack: Lansing Brewing Company

Sunday, November 18

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting

Wednesday, November 21

Beat the Brewer

Arts

Sunday, November 11

No Mix Color Workshop

Thursday, November 15

A Hunting Shack Christmas

Thursday, November 15

Studio (in) Process

Friday, November 23

The Nutcracker

Music

Friday, November 9

Piano Lecture at FRIB

Wednesday, November 14

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus

Thursday, November 15

Masterworks 02: Brahms Symphony No. 3

Sunday, November 18

Soweto Gospel Choir

Wednesday, November 28

Concert and Campus Band

Thursday, November 29

Symphony Band

Family/Kid Friendly

Saturday, November 3

Chemistry Day: Impression 5

Sunday, November 4

Pumpkinfest- Animal Enrichment Event

Sunday, November 11

Family Special: Critter Holiday

Friday, November 16

Silver Bells in the City

Saturday, November 17

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, November 17

Holiday Open House

Sunday, November 18

Kean’s Holiday Open House

Sports/Fitness

Wednesday. November 7

Lansing Brew Run

Friday, November 16

Howl at the Moon: Guided Walk

Sunday, November 18

Broad Wellness: Yoga

Thursday, November 22

Lansing Turkey Trot

Professional Development Opportunities:

Tuesday, November 6

Supervisor Strategies for Performance Planning

Wednesday, November 7

Payments to Non-Residents Aliens and Foreign Vendors

Thursday, November 9

EBS Financial System Roles/Onboarding

Thursday, November 15

Concur Travel Tips & Tricks for Success

Wednesday, November 28

Records Management and Retention at MSU

Wednesday, November 28

Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at work

Job of the Week – Social Worker

This week’s Job of the Week is a Social Worker (#540857) for Counseling and Psychiatric Services for the MSU Health Team. This position is seeking an individual to support and consult with other mental health professionals and health service clinicians.

The responsibilities for this role include providing supervision of social work graduate students and performing individual/group counseling with clients and provide crisis intervention services to treat normal development problems. Other responsibilities include setting up workshops to educate clients, parents, university staff, health care professionals and community regarding developmental and treatment issues.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing one or two years of graduate study beyond a bachelor’s degree, such as a master’s in social work; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in counseling in a health/mental health environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and state certification as a social worker.

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 – Academic Program Coordinator

This week’s Job of the Week is an Academic Program Coordinator (#540457) with the Department of Surgery in the College of Human Medicine. Among a variety of responsibilities, the department is looking for an individual who will:

  • Serve as Community Clerkship Assistant for the Lansing SR Surgery & Surgery II rotations

  • Function as a liaison to students, community faculty and community support staff for issues and/or questions relating to the clerkship and students

  • Schedule rooms for teaching sessions, exams, and various other student-related activities

  • Review evaluations from the college evaluation system electronic student evaluation and logbook system

A qualified candidate would have knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through the first two or three years of college, such as an Associate’s degree in business, education, higher education, psychology, health administration or a related field which corresponds to the area of employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in university/college/academic graduate studies or related administrative position; 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.

Bringing Awareness – Breast Cancer Awareness month

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in their lifetime will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In October, we bring awareness to breast cancer in a variety of ways – donating to and/or participating in charity events, celebrating survivors of breast cancer, even wearing pink.

It’s important to look out for early warning signs and take preventive care. Mammograms can show a breast lump before it can be felt, and even tiny clusters of calcium. It is recommended for all women 40 and older to have a mammogram every year.

If you’re an MSU benefits-eligible faculty or staff member, did you know all of MSU’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network plans cover a 3-D mammogram screening per calendar year? Plan coverage is important to keep in mind as you either enroll or make changes to your MSU benefits selections during Open Enrollment this month. Review the plan options and coverage summaries on the MSU HR website or participate now in the EBS Portal.

If you are unable to schedule a mammogram, there are other ways for early detection/prevention. Read more about what Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan recommends.