Category: Employment

This category is for spotlighting certain MSU job postings and for employment news.

Job of the week – Police Officer

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This week’s job of the week is a Police Officer (#582769) for the Department of Police and Public Safety. This position is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time law enforcement agent by upholding the highest standards while protecting the MSU community.

The responsibilities for this role include patrolling land governed by the MSU Board of Trustees on foot, bicycle or patrol vehicle, performing investigations and participating in training sessions. Other responsibilities for this role include carrying out community team policing such as office hours, alcohol awareness programs and other community service programs.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge by completing a four-year college degree program, or attainment of degree within six months of hire; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible work 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.

Job of the Week – Executive Staff Assistant to the President

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This week’s job of the week is an Executive Staff Assistant to the President (#582200). This position is seeking a dynamic individual to provide support to MSU’s new President. The successful candidate will manage the President’s schedule, ensuring appointments, meetings, social engagements, and university and community functions are accurate and appropriate.

The responsibilities for this role include preparing meetings, organizing and drafting correspondence, and coordinating activities for the President’s office. Other responsibilities for this role include arranging the President’s travel arrangements and interpreting university policies and administrative procedures.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a four year degree program such as a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive university work experience in confidential office protocol, arranging domestic and international travel, composing correspondence, and operating computers; and knowledge of the university structure, policies, and procedures; 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 – International Student/Scholar Advisor I

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This week’s job of the week is an International Student/Scholar Advisor I (#579814) for the College of International Studies and Programs. This position is seeking an individual to provide support to international students, assisting them in accomplishing their academic and personal goals.

The responsibilities for this role include serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Office (ARO) for the university F-1 student program and assisting in the development and coordinating of the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) programs. Other responsibilities for this role include assisting with special projects and student outreach and supporting student organizations’ needs.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work in international education, a foreign language, education or guidance counseling; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in academic counseling, a familiarity with immigration regulations, experience working with university-level students, international experience that may include studying, living or working abroad, or interacting with international students; 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.

Job of the week – Farm Manager II/S

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This week’s job of the week is a Farm Manager II/S (#575832) for the Department of Land Management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The responsibilities for this role include developing and overseeing the operational budget for Lake City Research Center, maintaining comprehensive records of land use, tiling, planting and harvesting data, and managing research projects. Other responsibilities include conducting farm tours and merchandising programs.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Agriculture and/or Crop and Soil Science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervision, management, crop production and livestock management; 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 (#575432) for the Canadian Studies Center. This position is seeking an individual to provide support to the department for office administration and operations.

The responsibilities for this role include course scheduling, answering phones, responding to email inquiries and ordering supplies for the office. Other responsibilities for this role include acting as a primary point of contact for visitors, maintaining files and monitoring website updates.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired through a high school education with coursework in typing and shorthand; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, calendaring and/or presentation software; typing and filing; 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.

Job of the week – Informational and Statistical Analyst

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This week’s job of the week is an Informational and Statistical Analyst II (#573959) for University Advancement in the Department of Advancement Information Systems Donor Strategy.

The responsibilities for this role include providing strategic and actionable insights in support of the Fundraising and Alumni Relations efforts at MSU, supporting the strategic objectives of University Advancement by analyzing and interpreting financial engagement statistics, and conducting robust campaign performance analytics, market and customer trend studies, web analytics, and behavior analysis.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the areas of employment; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in programming, statistical methods, database management or 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- Data Entry Operator I

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This week’s job of the week is a Data Entry Operator I (#564699) for the College of Human Medicine. This position is seeking an individual to serve the community of Flint by connecting with families who were impacted by the Flint Water Crisis and serve as a resource for programs for wellness and recovery.

The responsibilities for this role include administering surveys over the phone and in person, entering data in the database and verifying source documents and information. Other responsibilities for this role include obtaining missing data, compiling data for reports and performing data searches as requested.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in one year of Data Processing; up to six months related experience in data processing, key entry or database; 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 – RHS Planner/Inspector/Analyst

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This week’s job of the week is an RHS Planner/Inspector/Analyst #557966 for Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) in the Planning and Projects Office. This position is seeking an individual to serve as a liaison between the department and Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) to oversee both capital and major projects, as well as day-to-day facilities projects.

The responsibilities for this role include handling day-to-day needs of IPF projects and managing installation schedules of flooring and products. Other responsibilities for this role include managing budgets, schedules, and coordinating the reduction of hazardous materials with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical or vocational school with an associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction, industrial design, project management; 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 – Unit Human Resources Administrator I

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This week’s job of the week is a Unit Human Resources Administrator I (#551670) for the Department of IT Services Communication and Training. This position is seeking an individual to support the hiring, development, and engagement of the MSU IT team.

The responsibilities for this role include administering and coordinating the hiring and recruitment processes for all professional, clerical, student and temporary/on-call employees within IT.  Other responsibilities for this role include serving as a resource to department supervisors and a liaison to central MSU Human Resources to manage and coordinate human resource activities.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in managing human resource functions, designing and implementing training programs and human resource/labor relations management and computer applications; 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 7-6-2018

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This week’s job of the week is a half-time (20 hours per week) Library Assistant IV (517619) position at the Main Library. This position is seeking an individual to coordinate and oversee late night operations (11:45 p.m. – 7:45 a.m. Sunday-Thursday).

Responsibilities include providing information and assistance to library users and staff, responding to health, safety and security emergencies, and safeguarding the collections. Additional duties include overseeing the Patron Services department workflow, supervision/training of student employees, resolving patron complaints, and creating/troubleshooting complex computer records.

The ideal candidate would possess knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an office setting; experience with integrated library systems; experience within the last one to two years working a public service desk in an academic library; 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.