Job of the Week 5/10/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant II position with the MSU Lyman Briggs College (Posting 7709). The position serves as human resources administrator for Lyman Briggs College; responsibilities will include: processing all hiring and visa forms for faculty, staff, students, temporary hires,and assistantships; attending HR meetings; advising college about hiring, evaluation and promotion procedures and forms; serving as staff coordinator for all searches; assisting Dean’s Office with materials for evaluations, awards, promotions, reclassifications and RPT reviews; collecting and submitting time for APAs, CTs, students and temporaries; assisting with summer conferences and special events; and 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.

Hiring Resources at HR.MSU.EDU

The Human Resources website is undergoing some changes that we hope will help us better serve you. In the meantime, did you know there are some great hiring resources available on the site?

For support staff hiring, there are tips for writing your posting for advertising, affirmative-action goals and the all-important interview questions. You can find these resources and more at http://www.hr.msu.edu/hiring/staffhiring/. If you’re looking for the Employee Handbook it is at http://www.hr.msu.edu/documents/ss_employee_handbook.  With today’s changing work force, a great option is Flexible Scheduling, but how do you find out if it is right for you or a member of your staff? Visit http://www.hr.msu.edu/flex/ to find out.Continue Reading… Hiring Resources at HR.MSU.EDU

Improving Presentation Skills

Sometimes giving a presentation can be difficult. To ensure a presentation is effective, it requires preparation and practice. Watch this video by HRD facilitator April Callis on how you can create stellar and effective presentation skills.

This summer, build additional valuable skills, such as presenting yourself effectively during an interview. To learn more, check out HRD’s upcoming course offerings, including April’s class “Professional Presence in Interviewing” in July.

Events Round-Up 5/7 to 5/12

Here are some events happening in the next week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, May 7

Guts & Glory – An Evening with Anthony Bourdain, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Wednesday,  May 8

MSU Friends of Theatre, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., MSU DOT Scene Shop/ Harrison and Kalamazoo

Thursday, May 9

Faculty Development Presentation, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Sparrow Hospital Auditorium

Family Education Day: Mother May I?, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Lansing City Market

Run For a Cure, 6:30 p.m., Granger Meadows Park

Friday, May 10

The Fox on the Fairway, 6:30 p.m., Starlight Dinner Theatre

Spring Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Holt High School

Saturday, May 11

Late Night Film Picnic: Lemmy, 9 p.m., Broad Art Museum

Sunday, May 12

Sky Tellers, 2:30 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Gateway to Infinity, 4 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Job of the Week 5/3/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with the College of Social Science (Posting 7679). The position provides administrative support for the Development, Communication and Alumni Relations office in the College of Social Science; coordinates and maintains the daily office operations; oversees the requisition of donor gifts, office supplies, equipment and services and mail handling; assists with travel arrangements for donors and development officers for in-state and out-state travel; creates briefing papers for development officers; creates and maintains files for endowments/scholarships, donors and prospects; provides reports using Advance and ART; updates Advance database; processes all gifts sent to the College; manages gift acknowledgement system for all gifts made to the College; downloads gift information from Advance; prepares departmental accounting reports; manages and maintains database for all College of Social Science endowments and expendable accounts; maintains the Development Office operating account; reconciles, monitors and verifies all expenditures for the Social Science Development Office; processes and maintains records for Development Purchasing cards; helps maintain the tracking of College of Social Science major and special gifts and donor prospects; compiles, analyzes and creates reports based on data from internal and external sources regarding donors and gifts; assists development officers with screening information and helping in preparation for cultivating and solicitation visits; provides assistance in preparation of donor and alumni events; oversees event expenditures and vendor payments; and processes budget transaction for all alumni and communication expenses.

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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.

How to Prepare Your Skin for the Summer

With summer fast approaching it’s time to say goodbye to harsh winds and snow, and hello to flowers and summer skin care. As the seasons come and go, your skin care routine must change with it. Skin care in the summer will be different from skin care in the winter. These five tips from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ali Moiin and MSU’s Healthwise Knowledgebase can help you make the transition.

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A great summer starts with great skin care, such as using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.

1.  Avoid sun exposure

The best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun exposure. Stay out of the midday sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is the strongest sunlight. Find shade if you need to be outdoors.Continue Reading… How to Prepare Your Skin for the Summer

See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.
A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.

Serving as the eyes and ears of a campus community is what the MSU Police does. But reporting suspicious activity to keep MSU’s campus safe and comfortable for everyone is what you can do. The MSU Police encourages anyone on campus to report any suspicious activity or crimes they notice through their See Something, Say Something program.

The program started by the MSU Police three years ago is part of a national campaign by the same name. The national See Something, Say Something campaign is overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and “emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities,” according to the campaign’s website.Continue Reading… See Something, Say Something Program at MSU