Job of the Week 5/8/14

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.MSU Jobs Icon

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.

Thank You MSU Bikes

May is National Bike Month. Established in 1956, National Bike Month was created to promote the many benefits associated with bicycling.

MSU Bikes is your one-stop shop for everything bike-related.
MSU Bikes is your one-stop shop for everything bike-related.

Here at MSU, bicycling is a part of life. Everywhere on campus bicyclists are pedaling to work or school. With so many bicyclists around, there has to be a place that provides services to bike riders. Thankfully, MSU Bikes is available to everyone at MSU.

MSU Bikes provides bicycle sales, rentals and repairs to the MSU community. They also provide education on bicycle safety and work with campus planners to improve the bicycle infrastructure on campus.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Bikes

MSU Faculty and Staff Night at the Lansing Lugnuts

MSU Faculty and Staff Night will be held at Cooley Law School Stadium at the Lansing Lugnuts game on Friday, May 16! Gates open early at 5 p.m. for MSU for staff and faculty, and kids can enjoy free inflatable games from 5 p.m.-6 p.m.! Children under 12 also eat free with a food voucher that will be given out at the gates upon arrival.Lansing Lugnuts

MSU Staff and Faculty group members will be entered to win the group raffle, and the winner will be announced in the 7th inning. The group will also have their picture taken by the Delta Dental smile shots photographer, and the complimentary photo will be available on the Lugnuts website and Facebook page to download two days after the game. All are invited to stay after the game to enjoy the LAFCU fireworks show along with great music!

Kick off your summer and support MSU Faculty and Staff night with a fun-filled “Freebie Friday” at the Lugnuts game! To order your tickets, click here. Go Nuts!

Job of the Week 5/2/14

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. MSU Jobs Icon

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.

Events Round-Up May 2014

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

Community Events

Friday, May 2

Observatory Open House, 9 p.m. – 11 p.m., MSU Observatory

Saturday, May 3

Family Day at the Broad Art Museum, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Broad Museum

Thursday, May 8

Intro to Good Form Running, 6 p.m., Okemos

Saturday, May 17

Department of Horticulture Plant Sale, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Plant & Soil Sciences Headhouse and Conservatory

MSU Spring Arts and Crafts show begins, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., MSU Union

East Lansing Art Festival begins, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Downtown East Lansing

Friday, May 30, 2014

BWL Chili Cook-off, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Lansing

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, 9 a.m., Lansing

Development, Training & Wellness

Friday, May 2

The Spartan Experience, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Tuesday, May 6

MSU Seminars in Research and Technology, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., MSU campus

Friday, May 9

Visio Professional 2010 – Level 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Online Live New Horizons, E.L.

Tuesday, May 13

PowerPoint 2013 – Part 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Online Live New Horizons, E.L.

Tuesday, May 20

Chair Massage Samplers, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Communication Arts and Sciences Building

How to Deal with Stress

Stress can cause headaches, anxiety and tension. Learn how to manage stress and reduce its negative impacts on your life with this video from Employee Assistance Program Counselor Lisa Laughman.

Want to learn more about stress management? Consider an Emotional Wellness course offered through Health4U, such as the Healing Power of Guided Imagery.

2014 Student Employee of the Year Award

Every year student employees in various departments, units and offices at MSU are nominated by their supervisors for the Student Employee of the Year Award. The Student Employee of the Year Award (SEOTY) winner and nominees are honored annually at an award ceremony in April. The Student Employee of the Year Award ceremony falls within National Student Employment Week.

The winner of the 2014 Student Employee of the Year Award is Nicholas Chase, a Student Research Assistant in Horticulture at MSU. In addition to Nicholas, there were 66 additional student employees nominated for the award. Check out the photo slideshow below for highlights from the 2014 Student Employee of the Year Award ceremony. Also, view a full list of the nominees here.

Discover Numerous Tours at MSU

There’s so much to see and do on a campus as big as Michigan State University and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. You may ask yourself questions such as: where do you start, when are things open, how much does it cost? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of tours available right here on campus that can help you explore and discover all that MSU has to offer.

National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
The Cyclotron Laboratory offers free 90-minute tours to groups of 10 – 50 people. Tours are offered by appointment and can be made online. To schedule a tour or find out more information visit the Cyclotron Laboratory’s website.

There are lots of opportunities to see different areas of MSU’s campus.
There are lots of opportunities to see different areas of MSU’s campus.

MSU Bug House
If you’re interested in bugs, then the MSU Bug House tour is for you. The MSU Bug House offers one-hour tours for $50. Tour groups are limited to 30 people. The MSU Bug House offers free tours of the Bug House during designated open houses throughout the year. To find out more information on the MSU Bug House tours or open houses visit the MSU Bug House website.

Beaumont Tower
Have you heard the tower’s strike during your day and thought, I wonder how that happens? If so, then the Beaumont Tower tour can help you learn more about the inner workings of the Beaumont Tower. Tours are available every Tuesday at noon during the academic year and by appointment during the summer. Find out more information on the Beaumont Tower tour here.Continue Reading… Discover Numerous Tours at MSU

Thank You MSU Observatory

Have you ever wanted a chance to view stars in the night sky? The MSU Observatory provides a great opportunity for stargazing.

The MSU Observatory offers multiple opportunities to stargaze throughout the year.
The MSU Observatory offers multiple opportunities to stargaze throughout the year.

After going through a closure in previous years and being reconstructed, the current MSU Observatory opened in 1986. In 2004, a grant from the National Science Foundation PREST program and financial support from the Department of Physics and Astronomy funded the renovation of the observatory. The telescope in the observatory was updated in 2005.

The MSU Observatory is known for its open house nights, where members of the public can stargaze for a couple of hours. Between 1986 and 2008, 32,000 members of the general public attended an observatory open house night.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Observatory

Job of the Week 4/18/14

This week we are highlighting an Executive Staff Assistant with Associate Provost & Associate VP for Academic Human Resources (Posting #9326). This position provides administrative and secretarial support to the Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Human Resources, and support for the Assistant Director of Academic Human Resources and management analyst, while implementing sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality; interprets university policy and procedures in response to inquiries and initiates necessary action; maintains the associate provost’s calendar; schedules meetings; answers telephone and directs calls; arranges travel; sorts, reviews and directs mail, including drafting responses; composes, drafts and edits documents and correspondence using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; maintains organized filing system; gathers, screens and relays sensitive information received from university executives, staff and visitors; provides staff support to search committees for executive-level positions and for dean reviews; manages/completes assigned projects; assists with preparation of information for labor contract negotiations, administration and grievances; plans, coordinates and/or assists with events and programs; interacts with faculty, staff, administrators, executives, trustees, students and the public.MSU Jobs Icon

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.