Job of the Week 10/20

This weeks job of the week is a Industrial Hygienist I with the Environmental Health And Safety department.

In this role, individuals will Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards and risks within the University community; monitor working environments in order to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; develop and perform training to all levels of workers, especially in research areas and facilities.

Eligible candidates should have an education and experience in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Toxicology, or closely related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in analytical methods and instrumentation, chemical calculations, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, scintillation counting, industrial hygiene monitoring techniques, the distillation and handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of Federal and State health/safety regulations.

This position is funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. Some health risks include exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and body fluids; wearing a respirator and working in noisy areas.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Thank You University Physician!

When you’re trying to balance work, personal life and everything in between, staying healthy can be difficult. That’s where the Office of the University Physician comes in!

The Office of the University Physician oversees areas at MSU where there is a requirement or need for specific programs that will impact the health and safety of the people who work, learn and live at MSU.

  • The Travel Clinic provides safer travel by utilizing their national and international travel expertise to recommend vaccines and preventative medications. They provide resources, articles and other informative pieces to keep you and your family stay healthy while traveling.
  • The Occupational Health program provides detailed information on what to do when you come into contact with animals, blood borne pathogens, as well as information on noise, CDL drivers and physical intensity of some jobs and workplace hazards.
  • Health4U provides coaching and counseling services, food and nutrition guidance, emotional wellness support and physical activities to keep your body in top shape.
  • The Food and Water Sanitarian program coordinates and participates in the education of university employees to maintain high sanitation standards.
  • The Employee Assistance Program is available as a confidential counseling service provided at no cost to MSU faculty, staff, retires, graduate student employees and their families. Some concerns they can assist with include work related stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and grief or loss.

Thank you, University Physician’s Office for all the hard work and programming you have organized to make MSU a wonderful place to live, learn and work!

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2nd Annual Healthy Homecoming Walk

Spartans Will…win- this year’s Homecoming game against the Indiana Hoosiers and the 2nd Annual Healthy Homecoming Walk against Penn State! The walk is being held on Friday, October 20 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

In order to win, Spartans need to out-walk the Lions in laps around Dem Hall Field (~1/4 mile). This event is free and open to MSU faculty, staff, students and alumni. There will also be a raffle with no participation necessary, just fill out a slip at the Dem Hall Field tent. There is a limit of one entry per person; names will be drawn throughout the event.

The MSU Eat@State Food Truck will also be available to purchase lunch from starting at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This event is proudly presented by Exercise is Medicine On Campus. For more information on their work, check them out on Twitter (@MSU_EIMOC) and Facebook.

Playmakers Good Form Walking Coaches will be on-site to help walkers of all ages and abilities move forward more efficiently and healthier too! There will be group sessions led by coaches at noon and 1 p.m. The Playmakers Event Truck will also be on site from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Come out and support your team on and off the field this weekend!

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Job of the Week 10/13/17

This week’s job of the week is a Medical Technologist I with the MSU Health Team in the histocompatibility laboratory. In this lab, general responsibilities include molecular HLA typing, antibody testing on the Luminex, flow cytometry crossmatch testing, and general quality assurance.

Eligible candidates for this role will have completed a four-year college degree program in Medical Technology and one year internship at an approved institution laboratory; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, urinalysis and coagulation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and certification as a Medical Technologist or eligible as MT(ASCP) or CLS (NCA). Another desired qualification includes one year of pertinent laboratory experience and CHT (ASHI) certification.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance

balanceThis is a guest post written by the WorkLife Office. Visit their website for more information.

When people at MSU talk about the WorkLife Office, it’s not surprising when they often add “balance” to the end of our title. One of the major roles of our office is to help MSU faculty and staff find the resources they need to juggle their multiple responsibilities – at work and in their personal lives. But what about this concept of “balance”? Is it just a myth, or does it really exist?

Here’s what we tell people: it’s time to rethink the idea of balance. More often than not, balance doesn’t mean your time is evenly split between work and personal life. Balance is more about a feeling – do you feel gratified or overwhelmed (or somewhere in between) by your work and life responsibilities? More and more, we see a unique blending of time and focus between these worlds. Work and life are not mutually exclusive realms. Who we are at work is not separate from who we are at home and vice versa.

If we check our work email at home, or take a personal call while we are at work, it does not mean that we have failed at work-life balance. It just means that we are humans with many intersecting identities that make us the unique individuals that we are.

Here are some quick tips about work-life balance:

  1. Rethink “balance” – it’s not always a 50/50 split. Sometimes work is more intense and other times our personal lives require more of our focus.
  2. Reflect on your work-life habits – notice if you prefer to keep work and your personal life separate, or if you prefer a blended model. Don’t try to force yourself into a different work style – find the one that works for you and your productivity.
  3. Consider work-life stressors – take note of the types of projects, or times of year when you feel the most overwhelmed. When you begin documenting these, you are more able to plan for them in the future.

Pro-tip: schedule a consultation with the WorkLife Office to help you identify your work-life balance needs. Call 517-353-1635 or email worklife@msu.edu.

New Online Resources in elevateU!

The online learning platform elevateU has a new MSU Highlighted Program available to all MSU faculty and staff called “Building a High Performing Work Culture”. This program is filled with courses, videos, books and more to help all levels of MSU faculty and staff increase their professional and personal development. The resources cover a range of topics, with anything from dealing with workplace conflict to creating formulas in Excel.

Along with the new MSU Highlighted Program, elevateU has a new look with an updated graphic identity and homepage. Click one of the tiles on the homepage to go directly into the “Building a High Performing Work Culture” program. Tiles are grouped into categories to allow for easier access to key resources. Check out the video below to learn more about what elevateU has to offer.

You can login to elevateU here with your MSU NetID and Password.

Job of the Week 10/6/17

This weeks job of the week is a Neighborhood Administrative Coordinator (Level 11) with REHS.

In this position, the chosen individual will provide administration, coordination, and leadership for the following specialized areas: Conferences, Service Centers, Safety and Security including keys and building access, Housing and Customer Service. They will also train, supervise, and evaluate a team of student supervisors who oversee more than 75 student employees working at the residence hall service centers.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate skills of leadership and communication, maturity, a well-developed sense of responsibility, sensitivity to individual differences, a positive self-concept, an understanding of how to promote student learning and academic success, and an interest and enthusiasm for working with students.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Meet ALEX, the Virtual Benefits Counselor!

Who, or actually what, is ALEX? A virtual benefits counselor to help you make the best decisions this Open Enrollment period! During Open Enrollment, ALEX will be available to take you through your benefits options and provide a summary of suggestions and estimates tailored to you.

Here are three important things to know about the ALEX tool:

  1. featured_blobbyIt’s personalized, so you can see which plan makes the most sense for YOU.
  2. It’s fun to use; there’s no complicated legal terminology. This tool makes your benefits easy to understand.
  3. It’s confidential, so you can get the guidance you need without revealing all of your personal information.

Visit the MSU HR website to meet ALEX and learn more about this tool.

This tool is for educational purposes; open enrollment is still done through the EBS Portal. For assistance using ALEX, or to understand your benefits’ options, please contact the HR Solutions Center at 517-353-4434 or SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.

Events Round-Up October 2017

Community Festivals

October 13-15

Color Cruise and Island Festival

October 14-15

Apple Butter Festival

October 14-15, 22-23

Boo at the Zoo

October 14-15

Harvest Fest 2017 @ Mason Antiques District

Community Events

Friday, October 6th

Lansing Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 1: Amanda Bottoms – 8:00 pm – Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Tuesday, October 10th

Delta Township Trick or Treat Trail – 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. – Sharp Park

Pink Dessert Wars – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Radisson Hotel

Saturday, October 14th

Lansing Hot Cider Hustle – 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. –  Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park 

Sunday, October 15th

Autumn Nature & Color Walk – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Harris Nature Center

An Evening with Jay Leno – 7:00 p.m. – Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Saturday, October 21st

Halloween Adventures – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Harris Nature Center

Monday, October 23rd

10th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square – 5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. – Downtown Lansing

Wednesday, October 25th

Apparitions & Archaeology: A Haunted Campus Tour – 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Michigan State University

Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Eastwood Towne Center

Friday, October 27th

“Going to Pieces” Quilt Show – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – The Summit Sports and Ice Complex 

MSU Theatre Presents: Haunted Aud – 8:00 p.m. – MSU Auditorium (runs all weekend)

Sunday, October 29th

Walk for the Animals – 12:00 pm – Cooley Law School Stadium

Monday, October 30th

Great Pumpkin Walk – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – East Lansing

Development, Training and Wellness

Wednesday, October 4th

Accounting in EBS – 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, October 11th

Crucial Accountability – 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Essentials of Employee Relations – 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Query Studio – 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. – Wells Hall, Room B110-H

Thursday, October 12th

Service Center Billing Rates – 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Tuesday, October 17th

Supervisor Strategies for Performance Planning – 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, October 18th

Crucial Conversations – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Thursday, October 19th

Communicating and Influencing Up – 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Fundamentals of Supervision – 8:30a.m. – Noon – 10 Nisbet Building

Tuesday, October 24th

Advanced Travel Policies and Reimbursement – 8:30a.m. -2:30p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, October 25th

Processing Purchasing Requisitions- 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Tuesday, October 31st

Controller’s Accounting and Payroll Forum – 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m. – 10 Nisbet Building

Job of the Week 9/29/17

This week’s highlighted position is a Student Life Assistant Director. This individual will work with the Assistant Vice President on matters related to the position. These include the following and more:

  • Provide leadership as it relates to the department’s overall mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Consult with faculty, staff, and students regarding behavioral issues.
  • Serve on the Title IX Coordinated Response Team (TCRT).
  • Prepare periodic reports on relevant programs, services, and activities.
  • Participate on various university work teams as assigned.
  • Manage updates to the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy.

This position is looking for someone who has a Masters in Student Affairs Administration, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology or Counselor Education. In addition to, five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures and supervising and coordinating staff; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.Careers @ MSU Graphic