Job of the Week: Veterinary Nurse

This week’s featured job is a Veterinary Nurse for the College of Veterinary Medicine (job posting 954961). The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service while meeting the needs of society in addition to clinical services and education. The College supports animal health programs conducted by both the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

In this position, you will supervise a team of veterinary nurses and assistants within the Academic Programs unit of MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. You will actively interact with and coach students using cutting-edge teaching models, specimens, cadavers, and live animals. Your role is integral to managing the teaching lab facilities, cooperative development, and oversight of proper lab protocols. 

Your success in this role requires but is not limited to, continued development of your knowledge of veterinary medicine, proficiency, and continual refreshing of clinical skills for instruction and coaching students in an engaged, hands-on, and positive environment. You’ll also need skills in handling animals of multiple species, including behavior and restraint, physical examination, and assessment of normal and abnormal conditions.  

The ideal candidate will have two to three years of college, technical, or vocational school with coursework in Veterinary Technology. They would also be licensed as a Veterinary Technician in Michigan or attain licensing within their first year. Work experience would include patient care, surgery, drug dosing, and sterilization. Desired, but not required, qualifications include a Bachelor’s in veterinary technology, experience working with livestock, multi-species animal nursing, and biological sample collection techniques. The candidate should also have leadership training or experience with strong verbal and written communication skills. Find more qualifications and requirements here

To learn more, visit the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine website. To apply for the position, submit a resume and three professional references to the MSU Careers website by June 4. 

Job of the Week: Athletic Trainer I – Football

This week’s featured job is an Athletic Trainer I – Football position for MSU Intercollegiate Athletics (job posting 951538). Athletic training is a major specialty in the field of sports medicine where active daily involvement with athletes, patients, physicians, administrators, and coaches affect the safety, well-being, and health care of the competitive and recreational athlete. Through a combination of medical specialists and the active commitment of the athletic trainer, the Sports Medicine and Performance team at Michigan State University covers a broad entity of healthcare.

In this position, you will evaluate injuries to determine referrals as well as design and execute appropriate rehabilitation exercises. You will also educate and counsel coaching staff, athletes, physicians, colleagues, students, parents, media, and consultants. Other responsibilities include organizing and maintaining daily medical records, including daily treatment logs and prescription drug logs using a computerized sports injury management program.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field as well as a National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) certification. Three to Five years of related work experience in athletic training or an equivalent combination of education and experience are also required. Previous experience as a Division I collegiate Athletic Trainer or experience as an Athletic Trainer for football are desired, but not required to apply.

To learn more, visit the MSU Athletics website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and four references to the MSU Careers website by May 28.

Job of the Week: Human Resources Professional

This week’s featured job is a Human Resources Professional for MSU Extension (job posting 946783). MSU Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge and resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. MSU Extension is a large and complex unit with more than 700 employees in 83 counties spread across the upper and lower peninsula of Michigan.

In this position, you will support academic recruiting efforts and act as a liaison between MSU Extension and the central HR team at MSU. This includes coordinating HR processes to support areas, such as recruitment and selection, orientation and onboarding, performance management and development, and employee retention and succession planning. Other responsibilities include assisting in developing plans, objectives, policies, and procedures for department operations, maintaining employee records and ensuring data accuracy in HR systems.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. One to three years of related work experience in a human resources field or an equivalent combination of education and experience are also required. 

This position requires a service-oriented self-starter whose strengths include problem-solving, the ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment, and the ability to understand and support MSU Extension’s efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and Civil Rights. Experience with MSU policies and procedures, including working knowledge of EBS, PageUp Applicant Tracking System, Qualtrics, TEAMS, Zoom, and Microsoft Office applications is desired, but not required to apply.

To learn more, visit the MSU Extension website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and four references to the MSU Careers website by June 4.

Job of the Week: Kellogg Center Event Manager

This week’s featured job is a Kellogg Center Event Manager for the Culinary Services Kellogg Operations Department (job posting 943954). Serving as a “front door to the university,” the Kellogg Center profoundly impacts the greater MSU community, offering unrivaled customer service, an award-winning restaurant, experiential training for hospitality students, and flexible space to host an array of functions.

In this position, you will manage and coordinate events for Kellogg Center and Kellogg Catering at the hotel and other campus locations, including Spartan Stadium Tower, Breslin Student Events Center, and Munn Ice Arena. This includes overseeing food service and set-up duties for all events to ensure high-quality service to all guests, as well as management of event staff and details with the kitchen to secure proper timing and smooth events. Other responsibilities include overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of training programs for event staff, forecasting and making recommendations for departmental strategic planning, and managing food and beverage supplies, equipment and labor costs. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business, General Business, or a related field. One to three years of related work experience in banquet/catering services and special events is also required. Previous experience managing events in a hotel or catering setting as well as experience driving a box truck is desired, but not required to apply.
To learn more, visit the Kellogg Center website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and three references to the MSU Careers website.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager for IPF

This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF)  (job posting 940897). IPF builds, maintains, and beautifies MSU’s physical campus environment in support of the university’s education, research, and outreach missions. 

In this position, you will collaborate with team members to plan internal and external strategic communication strategies and tactics related to key initiatives and priorities. You will be responsible for designing, creating, editing, and adapting content while coordinating multimedia components for integrated communication efforts. These could include photography, videography, graphic design, and script writing. You will engage in strategic storytelling through feature writing and article development and manage social media content. 

This is a pool posting for two positions that will require working on campus regularly 2 -3 days per week minimum. It is not fully remote.

Required qualifications for this position include completing a four-year college degree program in journalism, communications, or public relations and one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience. 

IPF desires a candidate with experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier), website content management systems, and SharePoint. You must have the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and re-prioritize work when needed.

To learn more, visit the Infrastructure Planning and Facilities website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and examples of written and visual communications work to the MSU Careers website by May 7.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager I

This week’s job of the week is for a Communications Manager I position in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics within the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (job posting 932698). The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE), one of the leading applied economics departments in the U.S., is ranked #1 in the world in the global ranking of agricultural and applied economics departments. The Food Security Group within AFRE is a self-organized team established in the early 1980s that works with local partners in developing countries to carry out empirically based policy-oriented scholarly research, engagement, and capacity-building focused on problems of global food security.

This job includes but is not limited to cooperating closely with the co-directors and other faculty of AFRE’s Food Security Group (FSG) to write, edit, and create materials (including video) on the activities and outputs of grant-funded international projects suitable for a variety of audiences. There is a strong emphasis on digital communications using the web, content management systems, and social media platforms. There is also the opportunity to travel to project sites in developing countries and to engage with communications specialists in partner organizations in those countries.

The desired candidate will be a self-starter with an outgoing personality who feels comfortable positively representing a team. Ideally, this position is best suited for a team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions, and prioritize tasks effectively. Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills are desired.

You should have knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree in journalism, telecommunications, or public relations. One to three years of experience in public relations, marketing, graphic design, web design, publication production, and social media management is required. A background in social sciences and/or agriculture and natural resources is desired but not required to apply.

If you’re interested in applying, please learn more about the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Economics within the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and apply for this position by March 19.

Job of the Week: MSU Police Outreach Ambassador

This week’s featured job is an Outreach Ambassador for the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (job posting 916438). The Department of Police and Public Safety makes an active effort to maintain an environment where all people on campus feel respected, protected and heard. 

In this position, you will assist in resolving student/non-student conflicts by providing information and coaching while also developing relationships with local landlords/property managers and the MSU community. You will compile and present data and statistical reports to the MSU community along with facilitate educational workshops that promote effective decision-making, good neighboring, risk management, and neighborhood expectations. 

Collaboration with various university departments and stakeholders across campus is key to create a holistic experience for MSU students and assist with crisis management. This position will also require you to develop agendas, set dates, and coordinate speakers for educational tours and programs. The department is looking for someone to provide new and innovative solutions while living the values of the department: honor, integrity, and leadership.

The Outreach Ambassador should have knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a degree in Social Science, Psychology, or a related field. You should also have one to three years of related work in student affairs programs, program planning, and/or training and development of programs.

To learn more, visit the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the MSU Careers website by December 19. 

Job of the Week: Space Management Coordinator

This week, we are featuring a posting from Institutional Space Planning and Management (ISPM) for a Space Management Coordinator (posting 865373). MSU’s ISPM provides leadership and guidance to Major Administrative Units to assist with the use and implementation of the space policy and utilization of space and facilities.

This position will have a focus on space planning and management for the units that report to the Office of Health Sciences: the Colleges of Human Medicine, Nursing, and Osteopathic Medicine as well as MSU Health Care. Working with representatives from these units, the Space Management Coordinator will address current space issues or problems, assist with identifying future space needs in alignment with program goals, develop program statements and space analyses, and more.This position also participates in the formulation of space policies, space planning guidelines, and metrics at the University and unit levels.

The future Space Management Coordinator should be a self-starter with a four-year degree in space management, data management, planning, architecture, organizational behavior, engineering, or a related field. Applicants should also have 3–5 years of experience in space planning and programming, data collection and analysis; and interpreting maps, plats, and construction plans. The Space Management Coordinator should also have the ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion in a decentralized environment; experience with CAFM applications; working knowledge of AutoCAD; and strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with a customer service orientation.
To learn more about ISPM, visit ispm.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and apply here by June 13.

Job of the Week: Director of Social Media / Communications Manager II/S

This week, we are featuring a posting from the Department of Athletics for a Director of Social Media – Athletics / Communications Manager II/S (posting 865542). MSU’s Department of Athletics gathers and engages their community to teach, support and celebrate student-athletes in their quest for excellence.

This position is part of Spartan Vision, the strategic content creation and brand development team of Michigan State Athletics. The Director of Social Media is responsible for developing and implementing plans for department-wide social media use and advising the department on best strategies. As a key member of MSU Athletics, the Director of Social Media will be able to showcase their skills and creativity, while contributing to the growth and success of the organization.

The future Director of Social Media should be a highly motivated individual with a four-year degree in Communications, Digital Media or a relevant field. Applicants should also have 3–5 years of experience in managing social media, public and media relations; composing, editing and publication production; and/or marketing advertising and creative services. The Director of Social Media should also have excellent communication skills as well as proficiencies in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), and project management tools.
To learn more about the Department of Athletics, visit msuspartans.com. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and apply here by June 13.

Job of the Week: Assistant Director of Alumni Relations / College Alumni Coordinator

This week, we are featuring a posting from the College Of Human Medicine for an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations/College Alumni Coordinator (posting 863254). MSU’s College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad.

This position oversees and implements alumni engagement efforts for the College of Human Medicine. The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for executing a strategic framework to build relationships with alumni in key markets and building programs that keep alumni networked with their peers and the College community. The role also oversees the college alumni board and assists with strategies to increase involvement and charitable participation in funding priorities.

The future Assistant Director of Alumni Relations should have an exceptional work ethic and extensive experience in collaboration along with a four-year college degree. The Assistant Director should also have 1–3 years of work experience in the planning and production of institutional events, contractor and vendor contract negotiations, developing event budget reports, volunteer management, and a working knowledge of the principles and practices of alumni and/or volunteer engagement. The position should have demonstrated success in working with a high volume of constituents in key markets, strong organizational skills, and must be goal-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as a team.To learn more about the College of Human Medicine, visit humanmedicine.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by June 6.