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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.

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.

This week’s job of the week is a Communications Manager I (#538245) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position is seeking an individual to coordinate and schedule digital outreach efforts through social media, email marketing, and education.

The responsibilities for this role include planning, developing, editing and posting digital content for the MSU Extension website. Other responsibilities include working with internal and external editors and designers to manage the development and branding of communications and marketing.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in communications, public relations, journalism, professional writing, business, marketing, English or related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work in experience in communications; event coordination; public and media relations; composing news articles and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database 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.

Legal matters – not usually anyone’s favorite topic. You probably try to avoid having to deal with them most of the time, but life happens and legal issues like insurance claims, divorce or traffic violations come up. Through MSU Benefits Plus, one of the voluntary benefits available to benefits-eligible employees is legal insurance. You can enroll during Open Enrollment in the month of October to receive legal representation with ARAG® Legal Insurance. Learn more about the benefits of legal insurance with the video below.

ARAG® Legal Insurance has a wide range of coverage and services to address personal, legal, and financial matters that may happen in life. Get a speeding ticket? A network attorney can help you defend a traffic offense and can offer representation if you need it. Moving? Buying a new car? ARAG® Legal Insurance can assist with reviewing your contract and offer advice to help you feel more confident with your purchase.

ARAG® Legal Insurance offers two plans – the Ultimate Advisor and Ultimate Advisor Plus. Both plans feature an Education Center, advice and representation, a legal hotline, identity theft services and more. Review more information about the two different plans on the MSU HR website. If you are an active employee, you can enroll in this service through MSU Benefits Plus.

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

The Open Enrollment period is underway (October 1 – 31), and many of you have already logged in to the EBS Portal to make your benefits selections for the 2019 period. To those go-getters who have already participated – well done!

If you’re still reviewing your options, the ALEX educational tool is a helpful resource. This easy-to-use online tool is funny, speaks in plain English (not insurance-talk), and will help you figure out which options best serve you and your family’s needs.

But What if I Still Have Questions About My Benefits Options?

We get it! Choosing your benefits can sometimes be a challenge. Which is why we’re happy to offer the Benefits Fair in October.

MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Fair

Tuesday, October 16 – Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 17 – 7a.m. to 5p.m.
Breslin Student Events Center

Human Resources staff will be available to answer your questions and even help you enroll in your benefits on-site. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to talk with MSU’s benefits vendors.

If you’ve ever had questions about some of our voluntary benefits – like pet, vision or life insurance – now would be the time to ask them. Or, you can learn about the new free benefits options for employees – Livongo (Diabetes Management) and Teladoc (24/7 access to a medical professional). Find a complete list of the vendors attending on the HR website.

Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot at the Fair!

At the fair, the MSU Health Team will be administering the flu vaccine to eligible staff, faculty, retirees and their dependents. There will be no cost to those who have pharmacy insurance coverage, such as those enrolled in MSU health plans. Be sure to bring your prescription benefit card. Learn more about the flu shots here.

This week’s job of the week is a Golf Course Assistant Manager (#537489) for Forest Akers Golf Course. This position is seeking an individual to assist retail operations of the Spartan Spirit Shop at Forest Akers Golf Course.

The responsibilities for this role include interviewing, hiring, training and supervising part-time staff. The manager should be able to maintain quality control, purchase menus and supplies at the Spartan Spirit shop. Other responsibilities include forecasting, implementing and monitoring the annual retail budget and assisting with all marketing retail events.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical, vocational or business school with course work in business, management, retail apparel sales, public relations or golf course management; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in golf course management or knowledge of golf course operations, retail sales 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.

Community Festivals 

Color Cruise and Island Festival

Apple Butter Festival

Community Events

East Lansing Welcomes the World

Halloween Events

Saturday, October 13

Boo at the Zoo

Saturday, October 13

How to Halloween

Wednesday, October 24

Trick or Treat: Eastwood Towne Center

Friday, October 26

Howloween in Old Town!

Saturday, October 27

Halloween Adventures

Saturday, October 27

Kid’s World Costume Contest Party

Monday, October 29

Trick or Treat on the Square

Tuesday, October 30

2018 Great Pumpkin Walk

Food

Friday, October 5

October TEN for $10 Wine Tasting

Friday, October 12

Chili from

Saturday, October 13

Bend & Brunch: Yoga & Saturday Brunch

Friday, October 26

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner

Arts

Tuesday, October 9

Love Never Dies

Friday, October 12

Healing Through Art by NAMI Lansing

Friday, October 12

Field Station: Matthew Angelo Harrison Opening

Friday, October 19

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sunday, October 21

Opus Cactus

Music

Friday, October 5

Live Music with Chris Canas Band at Lansing Brewery

Thursday, October 11

Dynamic Piano Duo  

Wednesday, October 17

Camertone: International Chamber Soloists

Thursday, October 18

Masterworks 01: Pines of Rome

Tuesday, October 23

Symphony Band: College of Music

Family/Kid Friendly

Friday, October 5

MSU Midnight Madness

Friday, October 5

NCG Free Film Festival

Saturday, October 6

Sensory Showtimes at Celebration!

Saturday, October 6

Family Day: Connections

Sports/Fitness

Friday, October 5

Mitten Kitten Mash-Up 2018

Friday, October 5

Lansing Bike Party

Sunday, October 7

MSUFCU 2018 Dinosaur Dash

Tuesday, October 9

Lansing Brew Rub

Friday, October 12

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons

Saturday, October 13

Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk

Saturday, October 13

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

Saturday, October 13

Walk for the Animals

Saturday, October 20

Yoga at the Brewery

Sunday, October 21

Professional Development Opportunities:

Wednesday, October 10

Records Management and Retention at MSU

Thursday, October 11

EBS/Financial System Roles/Onboarding

Wednesday, October 17

Everything DiSC: Work of Leaders

Thursday, October 18

TEN Tactic for Powerful Business Writing

Tuesday, October 23

Engaging Teams for Maximum Performance

Wednesday, October 24

Managing Difficult Customers  

Friday, October 26

Building Capacity for Resilience as a Leader

Wednesday, October 31

Concur Travel Tips & Tricks for Success

Welcome to October! When you think of this month, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

Crisp fall air and changing leaves?

Cozy sweaters and scarves?

Pumpkin-spiced lattes and other fall-flavored beverages?

How about the MSU Open Enrollment period?

We know! It’s not as exciting as a salted caramel mocha with a swirl of toffee-nut whipped cream, but it is pretty important. Open Enrollment is the annual period when you can make changes to your MSU benefits for the upcoming calendar year.

Throughout the month of October, you can switch health insurance plans, add or remove dependents from coverage, or enroll in a flexible spending account or voluntary benefits. And if you cover your spouse or another dependent on your plan, don’t forget to complete the Health Care Affidavit during Open Enrollment to continue their coverage for 2019.

Find instructions for how to complete Open Enrollment, including the Health Care Affidavit, here – including a How-To Enroll Video.

And while trying to decide between the maple-pecan muffin or pumpkin scone on your morning coffee run may be hard, choosing your benefits options can be even more challenging. But worry not – ALEX is here to help! This virtual benefits counselor will ask you some questions, take you through your options and provide an easy-to-understand summary of benefits suggestions and estimates. Meet ALEX and review your options here.

To learn more about Open Enrollment, view the employee and retiree open enrollment guides and other detailed information on the HR website.

Questions about Open Enrollment?

The MSU HR Solutions Center staff is available to help you (or recommend their favorite fall-flavored treats) at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu or 517-353-4434. For long-distance, call toll-free 800-353-4434.

This week’s Job of the Week is a Communications Coordinator (#536816) for the College of Education. This position is seeking an individual to assist with multiple functions of communications and marketing within the College of Education such as editing, designing, updating and composing materials for college publications and other forms of communications.

The responsibilities for this role include creating content for various websites, marketing campaigns and social media accounts. Other responsibilities include responding to requests for communication and marketing services within and outside of the college.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired a four-year college degree program in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism or a related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in marketing, advertising and creative services, web content and design; or 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.

This week’s job of the week is a Parking Coordinator (#533043) for the Department of Police and Public Safety. This position is seeking an individual to review written and verbal appeals for parking violations. The responsibilities for this role include managing leased parking space inventory, applications and billing accounts. Other responsibilities include interpreting and providing information on university ordinances, maintaining records related to all activities, and rendering final decisions on judgement through the appropriate channels.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical, vocational or business school; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in performing task related to the area of customer service; experience maintain composure in escalated situations and providing a high level of customer service.

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.