Category: Employment

This week we are highlighting an Information Technologist II (Posting #0457) in Information Technology Services. The successful candidate will independently perform a full range of university-wide responsibilities (on- and off-campus) using equipment and diagnostic/management software to test, monitor, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain the MSUnet Wireless service. Manages the technical implementation of large scale wireless projects and coordination with outside vendors; provides technical expertise to the team, department, and MSU community; resolves wireless problems reported through the MSUnet trouble report line, problem database and network monitoring systems- problems may be hardware or software related. Provides expert technical assistance, troubleshooting, and advice to campus wireless network users and customers; maintains and increases technical knowledge through coursework, workshops, independent study, and seminars; performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting an Information Technologist I (Posting #0376) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position will serve as Picture Archive and Communications Server (PACS) administrator who shall be accountable for overseeing the Radiology image management system (McKesson Horizon Medical Imaging), as well as supporting/associated systems; communicates with end users to determine their needs; will work with the CVM Keller Technology (KTC) Infrastructure team to determine networking and storage needs; coordinates and supports the interfaces between PACS and imaging devices; provides backup support for VetStar, the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) hospital information system.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting a Development Officer I (Posting #0325) in University Development. This position assists the Director of Development for the College of Music with the planning and implementing of a comprehensive fundraising program for the College of Music; directs the special and annual gift programs for the college; manages the volunteer relations as it relates to concert sponsorships and special gift fundraising activities; manages the annual fund campaigns including faculty/staff, patrons, and alumni constituents; manages coordination efforts for corporate/foundation/association efforts for outreach and engagement efforts for the college and two community music schools; oversees College of Music Alumni Board which meets 2-3 times annually; reports to the Director of Development for the College of Music; requires in-state travel and some out-of-state travel.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting a Buyer (Posting #0241) in Purchasing. This position procures moderately complex commodities, equipment, materials or services in accordance with the university’s purchasing policies and procedures; duties of this position include: evaluates purchase requisitions for clarity of specifications; determines prospective suppliers for bid solicitations; requests competitive quotations; prepares analyses of supplier quotations; negotiates contracts; issues purchase orders; maintains appropriate procurement documentation for review and audit purposes; meets with suppliers regarding service expectations and performance; represents University Services at supplier and client events, both on- and off-campus; interacts with accounts payable staff to resolve invoice discrepancies and amend purchase orders.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting a Senior Human Resources Professional (Posting #0117) in Human Resources Assistant Vice President. This position provides SAP HCM Project Lifecycle Support for Organizational Management and Personnel Administration; performs requirements analysis for new/revised requirements and issues/breaks; gathers, documents, communicates, and validates requirements with business owners and stakeholders; designs solutions for enhancements, reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, and workflow; develops and maintains related internal documentation and provides knowledge transfer as required; conducts testing – functional unit testing, integration testing, payroll comparison testing, and security role testing; creates and executes test plans and scenarios to ensure comprehensive testing of new or changed system functionality and SAP support packs and enhancement packs; maintains SAP HCM enterprise software and related applications by configuring the system to update various information based on business cycles and/or requirements; researches, evaluates, implements, and tests SAP notes to remediate system issues and updates to comply with federal, state, and local legislation or technology changes; supports SAP HCM users in central offices to resolve issues and provide ongoing guidance; provides end-user support for escalated issues requiring complex functional/technical knowledge.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search. 

This week we are highlighting a Development Officer II (Posting #0019) in University Advancement. This position serves as a Regional Director of Development and will focus efforts on donors and prospects whose philanthropic capacity is $100,000 and more, managing a portfolio of approximately 200 identified major gift prospects for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; will average 15 to 20 face-to-face visits per month which result in significant progress toward major gifts or the qualification and rating of new prospects, and 2 to 4 major gift solicitations per month that garner capital, endowed, annual, and deferred support; will work from an office at Michigan State University and travel to the region regularly; already a very experienced fundraiser, communicator, and collaborator who understands the unique nature of the region, he/she becomes knowledgeable about MSU colleges and constituency units, representing them to the Midwest area alumni and friends and soliciting them on behalf of colleagues on campus and/or the university as a whole; whether working independently, with their regional fundraising colleagues, or as part of a team, he/she juggles day-to-day fundraising with the multiple demands of working with donors/prospects, hosting events, and arranging individual appointments for university leadership, building networks of volunteers who take active roles in the current capital campaign, and documenting activity on University Advancement’s database.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting a Library Assistant IV (Posting #9986) in Libraries. This position independently provides first and second level technical and information support for the University’s 24×7 Distance Learning Services (DLS) Help Desk supporting a wide variety of distance learning technologies, including but not limited to: the Desire to Learn learning management system, Adobe Connect and Presenter, MediaSpace/Kaltura, the Non-Credit Registration System (NCRS), Library Electronic Resources; provides campus-wide training for D2L, Adobe Connect and Presenter, and NCRS; serves as representative in supporting the unit instance of the CA/ITServiceDesk ticketing system; must adhere to strict policies of confidentiality and the management of sensitive data in a secure fashion; must demonstrate a high level of customer service; performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search. 

This week we are highlighting a Research/Instructional Equipment Technician (Posting #9968) in the College of Natural Science. This position assembles, maintains, and repairs research instruments and equipment to include: assembly of research instrumentation & equipment to specifications set; assembles and trouble shoots electronic and research equipment; assists with product and instrumentation development; fabricates standard electronic devices for research or instruction. This position is funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding availability.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search. 

This week we are highlighting a Graphic Artist III (Posting #9927) in Communications and Brand Strategy. This position creates and coordinates dynamic, brand-aligned design for Web sites and a range of digital and print marketing communications produced by Communications and Brand Strategy, the central communications office for Michigan State University; this position plays a vital role as a member of the award winning marketing communications creative team.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

This week we are highlighting an Office Assistant III (Posting #9842). This position will involve supporting as well as independently handling many responsibilities for the ANR Event Services Unit, including telephone contact with prospective and existing clients and assist in triaging their needs and direct them to the appropriate event coordinator; will receive, research, and process complex information and make decisions based on the outcomes; conducts a thorough cost analysis for every event processed through the ANR Events Services system; must become fully knowledgeable about multiple events of varying sizes, including local, statewide, and national events, being coordinated through this unit to ensure that questions may be addressed regarding each event; provides advice to the client/potential client on items ranging from dates of events to registration, payment options, logistics, and costs; ensures finance/sales tax items are appropriately handled; sends follow up information to sponsors; processes registration balance due/cancellation management; provides thank you communication with clients; coordinates invoices and oversees payment to speakers; reserves and manages venue; inputs vendors in MSU vendor system; inputs data and assist with transactions in EBS (SAP/KFS); Pre, during, and Post-event follow-up – interacts with university and conference center personnel, students, external agencies, and the public to verify information and make judgments in order to ensure that everything is correct; attends and provides customer service at events which includes organizing and managing registration, responding to questions relative to the event, obtaining resources necessary, moderating session preparation (ensuring all materials, technology, speakers etc. are in place) and introducing speakers; will independently follow-up with venues, participants, and speakers after an event to ensure all the contract, payments, return of materials/equipment, etc. has occurred; processes cash receipts; checks the general ANR Events Service voicemail box; works closely with MSU student employees and performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.