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Job of The Week: Career Services Coordinator

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Career Services Coordinator for the Student Development and Leadership Department’s Career Services Network (job posting 1013039). If you are interested in providing career advising to students and recent alumni from all areas of campus, this may be the role for you.

Career Services Network’s mission is to lead MSU in providing valued career resources and connections that empower students and allow them to grow professionally. The Career Services Network helps students and recent alumni (within 2 years of graduation) declare their major, explore career fields and industries, apply for part-time jobs and internships, prepare for interviews, and more through one-on-one virtual and in-person advising sessions.

In this position, you will support the development of early-stage career planning and education through tabling events, programs, presentations, and resource development. You will provide career advising to Spartans and administer career assessments in individual and group settings utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Focus 2. Additionally, you will partner with colleagues across campus to deliver joint programming including general and career exposure workshops, and provide referrals to specific college career staff as students progress in their career paths. The Career Services Coordinator will promote the Career Services Network at large-scale events, including orientation and admissions, and connect students and alumni with staff and administrators for further resources.

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field, as well as one to three years of related work experience with university students in an advising role or human resources. You should have excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with other units and departments at MSU. You should be willing to take initiative and function as a team player with a common goal in this role. 


Learn more about the Career Services Network here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the MSU Careers website for more information. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and professional references, and should be submitted by January 28.

Job of the Week: IT Analyst

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting for an IT Analyst with the MSU IT Campus IT Experience and Executive Support Team (job posting 1010758). MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

The Campus IT Experience team drives communication and training efforts that raise awareness of IT services available to the MSU community, support positive user experiences, and promote utilization to realize return on institutional investment. If you are interested in providing high-level front-line support for MSU’s Executive areas, this may be the role for you.

In this position with the MSUIT Executive Support team, you’ll be responsible for workstation setup, support, management, and all support needs including AV support setup, mobile device, presentation support, and meeting support. You’ll be a team player reporting to the Executive Support manager, triage incoming customer requests, and handle customer escalations. This may include working with university stakeholders to configure and distribute assets to meet business objectives; tagging, managing, and decommissioning assets.

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a college degree or equivalent training and one to three years of experience in a related information technology area. You would ideally have experience with imaging, asset management, backup software, working with vendors, and exceptional customer service values and skills.

Learn more about Technology at MSU here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the MSU Careers website for more information. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and three professional references and should be submitted by January 7.

Job of The Week: Farm to Youth Network Coordinator

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Farm to Youth Network Coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (job posting 1008512). If you are interested in collaborative work with the Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) to develop regionally integrated and sustainable food systems, this may be the role for you.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources provides students with an academically challenging environment where they put their knowledge and skills into practice not only on campus but around the globe. The Center for Regional Food Systems’ vision is a thriving economy, equity, and sustainability for Michigan, the country, and the planet with a mission of engaging the people of Michigan in applied research and education to develop sustainable food systems. 

In this position, you will collaborate with statewide stakeholders both virtually and in-person to grow partnerships in early care and education and farm-to-school programs. You will actively engage in outreach, technical assistance, and collaboration with CRFS colleagues and partners. You will manage newsletter communications across networks, work with the Communications Team to manage social media, write grant proposals and reports, pursue future grant funding, and attend quarterly staff retreats and workshops. Additionally, you will build connections to improve school spaces in partnership with the Lake Michigan School Food Systems Innovation Hub Grant Technical Assistance Fund.  

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a degree in Educational Theory and Methodology or a similar area and one to three years of work experience. You should have experience overseeing conferences, organizing training materials, budgeting and maintaining records, and supervising.. Experience in Farm to Youth, Farm to Institution, or food systems-related programming is desired. You should be willing to do minimal traveling, demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills, and have a high ability to self-direct and balance a combination of these tasks. 

Learn more about the College of Agriculture here and the Center for Regional Food Systems here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications with a resume, cover letter, and references should be submitted by December 3rd. 

Job of the Week: Development Associate

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Development Associate for University Advancement (job posting 40001226). The Development Associates Program in University Advancement provides entry-level positions allowing the university to recruit and hire individuals with the skills to be successful fundraisers. If you are interested in fundraising, this may be the role for you.

University Advancement looks to the future with optimism and a growth mindset, and its mission is to advance the Spartan impact. By securing support through talent, service, gifts, advocacy, and more, University Advancement’s main goal is to create long-lasting connections with the Spartan community, building a better tomorrow for MSU. 

In this position, you will work within an environment heavily concentrated on mentorship and professional coaching to teach the art and science of fundraising at MSU. You will coordinate prospect identification efforts with college and unit teams, annual giving, and alumni engagement officers while building and managing a development portfolio. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual and entry-level major gift prospects, and meet first-year fundraising benchmarks. Additionally, you will collaborate with the annual giving team to follow up on leads and ensure timely and efficient engagement with potential donors. You will also be responsible for developing personalized fundraising approaches to achieve goals and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a degree in communications, public relations, or marketing and up to six months of progressively more responsible work in professional fundraising or related fields. You should have strong organizational, interpersonal, written, oral, and communication skills. Additionally, both in-state and out-of-state travel is required throughout the year. 
Learn more about University Advancement here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the MSU Careers website for more information. Applications require a resume and cover letter and should be submitted by January 2nd.

Job of The Week: Overnight Emergency Veterinary Clinic Receptionist

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as an Overnight Emergency Clinic Receptionist for the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine (1003806). If you are interested in working the front desk and assisting clients and their pets, this may be the role for you. 

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine prides itself on diversity, innovation, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. Their vision states, “Together we will be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service,” with a mission of learning, discovering, healing, and protecting. 

In this position, you will be greeting and directing clients at the reception desk, creating, reviewing, and updating electronic client and health records, and organizing appointments in the electronic scheduling system. You will also collect payments at the time of the patient’s discharge and be responsible for accurately logging the payments into electronic records. You should be prepared to work 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts as this is an overnight position. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a high school diploma, one year of customer service experience, and related/progressively more expansive work in a medical office, clinic, or mental health office. You should have excellent communication and computer skills, as well as grammar and spelling. You must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment and have proven empathy skills. 

Learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine Here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by November 19th.

Job of The Week: Prevention Program Specialist

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Prevention Program Specialist for Title IX Prevention Outreach and Education (POE) Department (job posting 1000994). If you are passionate about educating the university on anti-discrimination, relationship violence, stalking prevention, and more, this may be the role for you.  

The Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance supports the MSU campus community in creating a safe and respectful environment for all. Their goal is to educate all campus members in regards to how to prevent, identify, report, and respond to discrimination, harassment, assault, relationship violence, hate, and more. They pride themselves on ensuring the MSU campus community has equal opportunity regardless of your background and work daily to redress systemic inequities and make MSU a more inclusive space for all.

In this position, you will work collaboratively with a team, and focus on supporting and educating the MSU community on the anti-discrimination policy. You will assist with creating training and educational opportunities for employees, facilitate and coordinate events to engage the campus community and increase conversation about anti-discrimination, conduct listening sessions, and assist in response to climate needs through MSU. You will also facilitate training, workshops, and presentations as needed, remain current on relevant research in assault, relationship violence, and stalking, and partner with other groups across campus. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, student affairs, public health, psychology, or similar, and experience working with organizations designed to help those impacted by discrimination, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and more. You should also know relevant federal policies including Title VII, Title IX, and Clery Act. This role requires you to be confident in your confidentiality, sensitivity, and neutrality, as well as have the ability to make sound decisions in urgent situations. 

Learn more about the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance on their website. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and three professional references and should be submitted by November 26th!

Job of the Week: Veterinary Surgery Nurse

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as Surgery Nurse for the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine (job posting 998848). If you are passionate about providing patient care for ill and injured animals and interested in working in the Surgery unit of the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), this may be the role for you! 

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine prides itself on diversity, innovation, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. Their vision states, “Together we will be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service,” with a mission of learning, discovering, healing, and protecting. 

In this position, you will be responsible for patient care of injured and sick animals primarily in the Small Animal Unit of the VMC. You will occasionally work in the Large Animal Unit, Anesthesia Support Center, and Emergency and Critical Care as well. This role instructs and demonstrates techniques, skills, cleanliness, and more to students, assistant students, and clinicians within the VMC. This job entails afternoon and evening shifts, as well as weekend shifts with overtime if necessary. Physical tasks include the ability to lift medical equipment and animals into cages, push gurneys and carts containing animals and equipment, climb stairs carrying lab equipment, and restrain animals. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include two to three years of college, technical, or vocational schooling in Veterinary Technology, six months to one year of related or more responsible work in the realm of extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, sterilization, and drug-dosing. You should also have experience and knowledge in spreadsheets and other word processing software and past work in a veterinary research setting. You must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the state of Michigan within one year from your date of hire. 

Learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine on their website. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and three professional references and should be submitted by November 5th!

Job of The Week: Marketing Analyst & Social Media Coordinator

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Marketing Analyst and Social Media Coordinator for the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences (job posting 998830). If you are innovative and detail-oriented, interested in program marketing for the college, and looking to play a pivotal role in marketing and enrollment efforts, this may be the position for you! This job posting is for a one-year limited-term role with the possibility of renewal based on success in the position and the needs of the college.

The MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences (sometimes referred to as ComArtSci) is one of the largest and most respected communication colleges in the nation, as well as the first of its kind. It prides itself on offering world-class training to students through innovation, dedication, individual strength, and collaboration, all in order to shape a better tomorrow.

In this position, you will manage paid social media campaigns, search ads, and enhance ComArtSci’s social media presence on all platforms. You will create and distribute content to a diverse audience and be responsible for active engagement. The candidate will also work on future projects and align them with the college’s strategic priorities to demonstrate ongoing education and enrollment. Additionally, you will conduct keyword research, work with ad trafficking to direct students to programs, use short-form video content to leverage current trends and audience engagement, and strengthen collaboration between the colleges. This fast-paced role offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a degree in telecommunications, journalism, or public relations, and one to three years of related work in public or media relations, editing, print media, broadcasting, or similar. You should also have experience with Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Tag Manager, as well as experience with paid social media management tools. In this role, you should be familiar with AP style, have a good understanding of X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, as well as a thorough understanding of current trends, excellent communication skills, and great interpersonal skills.


Learn more about the MSU College of Communication Arts and Science on their website. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by November 5th!

SafePlace Operations Coordinator

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as an Operations Coordinator for MSU Safe Place, a division of University Health and Wellbeing (job posting 997270). If you are interested in supporting the Center for Survivors and maintaining the legal responsibilities of this important job, this may be the position for you!

The Michigan State University Center for Survivors provides free and confidential group and individual counseling to MSU Students who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse. The Center for Survivors stands with survivors against all forms of social injustice through empowerment and an inclusive community, priding itself on integrity, compassion, and collaboration. 

In this role, you will carry out day-to-day operations at the Center for Survivors Safe Place shelter and provide a clean, safe and supportive environment for those who are or have experienced violence. This role does have ethical and legal responsibilities as you must protect client confidentiality, and you will work under guidelines provided by Michigan State University and the state of Michigan, as well as VOCA. You will coordinate community donations, support residential clients with transportation and basic needs, oversee food and inventory supply, and participate in a shared case management system that supports collaboration and consultation with clients. In addition, you will coordinate with UHW Safety and Operations to ensure the physical shelter is up to date on fire drills, routine inspections, sanitation, emergency procedures and more. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include an associate’s degree in any business-related field, one to three years of related work experience, and basic knowledge of computer terminology and operations. You should also have previous training experience with the dynamic of intimate partner violence and its effect on children, as well as experience in a 24-hour residential job setting. Physical demands include the ability to lift and push/pull 5-40lbs, work onsite, shovel snow and salt walkways, travel throughout the community, and work 24-hour shifts.
Learn more about the Center for Survivors here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications require a resume and a cover letter and should be submitted by October 29th.

Job of the Week: Residence Hall Director

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a pool posting for three open positions as a Residence Hall Director for the Division of Student Life and Engagement (job posting 991717). The Division of Student Life and Engagement seeks an experienced individual to provide supervision, leadership, management and more to a residence hall community. The Residence Hall Director is a live-in position and will be working under a Community Director, so if you are interested in this engaging job, this may be your role!

Student Life and Engagement strives to provide a world-class experience for students and guests, creating an immersive and connected campus experience. SLE prides itself on supporting and embracing the diversity and uniqueness of Spartans all around campus. 

In this position, you will supervise and train student staff, oversee student organization advising, individual student development and community development coordination. You will also work on residential curriculum efforts and administrative duties. This position is designated as critical status, meaning that during the events of a university closure or suspension of operation due to weather or other emergency conditions, you are expected to attempt to report to work as scheduled. This role has on-call duties, and if applicable, remote duties as well. 

The education, experience and skills desired for this role include a degree in a human resources-related field, such as student personnel or counseling, and one to three years of related or more extensive experience as a director in a residence hall or housing complex. 

Learn more about Student Life and Engagement here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information. Applications should be submitted by October 31st, and notice for re-appointment is provided May 15th of each calendar year.