Category: Employment

This week we are highlighting a Research Technologist I in Plant Biology – CNS (Posting #9779). The research technologist will be responsible for: providing supplies and/or assistance to faculty and other departmental personnel as necessary in support of Plant Biology courses; assisting professors/researchers in preparing for experiments, to include: maintaining organisms and preparing microscope slides for classes and in perfecting new class experiments; presetting experiments in order to assure positive results in class laboratories; conferring with faculty and teaching assistants (graduate students) to develop lab activity improvements and/or revisions; coordinating the materials needed for each laboratory activity; purchasing and maintain adequate stock of chemicals, reagents and laboratory supplies as required for Plant Biology courses; assisting with the preparation of annual orders of material and equipment in order to maintain inventory; accurately preparing and labeling solutions and mixtures for laboratory experiments, by measuring and mixing appropriate chemicals; preparing culture media; maintaining microscopes, spectrometers and other equipment; maintaining preparatory lab organization; ensuring proper and safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

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 Admissions Counselor with the Honors College (Posting #9651). The Honors College Admissions Counselor visits schools and makes presentations at information sessions and college fairs on and off campus; meets and counsels prospective students and their families about Honors College advantages and coordinates campus visits; coordinates college recruitment communications including social networking, email, and US mail correspondence with prospective students; coordinates review of student records for Honors College eligibility in collaboration with other HC staff; coordinates honors housing placements and liaises with Campus Living Services; collaborates with other units on campus to plan joint recruitment activities, and organizes alumni contacts with prospective students. This position involves travelling in and outside of Michigan and performing other professional duties as assigned by the Dean and the Director of Admissions and Student Affairs.

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 Technology Professional in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Posting #9621). This position provides independent professional support of moderate complexity in one or more of the following information technology areas: software development, customer support, systems administration, systems software support, hardware support, communications network support, or a related technical area.

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 II in University Advancement (Posting #9580). This position serves as Senior User Interface Developer and will play a lead role in the development of frictionless Web experiences for our friends, donors and alumni across multiple platforms/devices. Most importantly, this individual will be responsible for assisting in the creation of an energetic, creative, positive team environment: this highly creative individual will be responsible for tracking and implementing design trends that will keep the organization on the reasonable cutting edge while staying within the boundaries of 508c compliance and accessibility. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the current code base, testing web functionality, and recommending design patterns, will be expected to design and deliver Web assets (e.g. html, JavaScript, CSS, templates, photos, illustrations, back-end SQL and ColdFusion code) that meet the objective in a timely manner, and will work closely with internal and external, technical and non-technical partners within University Advancement to deliver memorable experiences with dynamic and accurate web content.

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 Administrative Assistant I in International Studies and Programs (Posting #9556). This position will provide administrative support to the Global Center for Food Systems Innovation (GCFSI) of Michigan State University. This position establishes, monitors, maintains, and oversees student files and records, internal and external fund accounts, operations, and personnel. The position also explains policies, procedures, and offerings to students and other constituents/customers in order to advise them of potential solutions to problems and courses of action and organizes travel for GCFSI team members as well as partners and others related to the center, including liaising with Altour, completing and filling expense reports, helping to organize group travel, and other international and domestic travel activities of the GCFSI. Additional responsibilities include compiling records and submitting bills for GCFSI products and services, creating and maintaining computer databases for GCFSI, assisting  in developing and overseeing the operational and administrative functions of GCFSI, helping to schedule and arrange seminars, meetings, and conferences on- and off-campus, assisting in planning schedules for physical facilities, equipment, courses, and/or section services, and  overseeing and/or supervising designated student and/or regular support staff.

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 Admissions Counselor (Posting #9515) in the Office of Admissions. The successful candidate will interview and counsel prospective international and domestic students and their parents in order to ascertain their qualifications and provide academic program and admissions program information. The employee will also review international and domestic applications for admissions in order to determine students’ eligibility for acceptance to the university, correspond with and visit secondary schools and community colleges in order to inform counselors and students about the university and to solicit their interest, determine eligibility and certify admission, design and implement recruitment plans for domestic and international students, and assist in planning and/or participate in scholarship programs and on- and off-campus recruitment programs in order to generate interest in the university, including community outreach activities.

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 Data Resource Analyst in Communications and Brand Strategy (Posting #9475). This position is responsible for gathering and analyzing data from web analytics, social media analytics, e-mail campaign analytics, paid advertising analytics, customer databases, market research initiatives, and other data sources in order to provide clarity and understanding about audiences, assess communications performance, and optimize communications to drive desired results. The position will work with leadership and communications managers to understand business objectives and to determine information needs, use a variety of analysis tools and techniques to translate data into meaningful information, and report and present findings that inform strategy and decision-making.

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 Operations Coordinator in Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (Posting #9443). This position provides organizational coordination in consultation with department director, academic specialists, and technical staff to include serving as office coordinator for daily operations and special events; provides programmatic coordination for diverse operational components of a comprehensive program of disability services to students, employees, and visitors at MSU, including maintenance of confidential records encompassing student, financial, administrative, personnel, and medical; interacts with faculty, staff, state, and federal agencies and community partners to ensure effective operation and reporting for grants and services; develops materials and initiatives that enhance volunteer and donor communications/relations; assists in maintenance of internal data and recognition efforts related to donors and funders specific to the RCPD; assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures that lead to effective management of programmatic efforts, equipment, financial resources, and personnel subsequently maintaining compliance with university, state, and federal regulations; guides staffing decisions in response to programmatic needs including supervision, training, and hiring/evaluation of student employees; will serve as resource person on departmental/university policies and procedures including representing the RCPD in planning processes and meetings; manages departmental payables and receivables; assists in routing and responding to inquiries on disability matters; assists with fulfillment of services for persons with temporary disabilities; serves as coordinator of the RCPD alternative testing services including partnership with faculty and specialists to ensure systems, assistants, and materials are in place for effective operation of this program.

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 Intramural Sports Assistant Director in Recreational Sports & Fitness Services (Posting #9382). This position manages and administers competitive sports programs in the department of Recreational Sports and Fitness Services; hires, trains, and supervises staff and/or students for intramural activities and facilities; monitors rules for intramural sports in order to ensure the safety and health of all players; processes payroll using time clock system and accurate record keeping; promotes, schedules, coordinates and evaluates intramural activities such as games/teams, special events; manages the maintenance, security and safety of recreational areas facilities and the equipment in order to provide safe conditions; arbitrates problems associated with sports, regulations, injury and eligibility in order to bring about resolution at this level; develops rules, regulations and training materials for intramural activities; ensures compliance with risk management policies; coordinates with MSU IPF department for maintenance, security and equipment for intramural facilities/events; serves or participates on committees in order to represent the department in the Division of Student Affairs and Services for policy and procedures.

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.