Job of the Week: Administrative Business Analyst

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the College of Music for an Administrative Business Analyst (799595). The College of Music is designed to foster innovation and creativity while helping every student achieve professional success. 

The Administrative Business Analyst is responsible for the accounting processes and financial reports for the Community Music School, including budget development and forecasting. They will monitor and analyze accounting records for the directors of the East Lansing and Detroit Community Music School programs. They will also communicate plans, objectives, policies and procedures to faculty and staff. For a list of all responsibilities, click here

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in a business-related field. They should have one to three years of experience in office work or operational activities. They should also have experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, desktop publishing and web page software.

To learn more about the College of Music, visit music.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, letter of interest, contact information for three professional references and apply here by August 23.

Job of the Week: Athletic Trainer I

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the Division of Student Life and Engagement for an Athletic Trainer (posting 799902). The Division of Student Life and Engagement engages students in active learning, ensures students are prepared for leadership roles and enhances educational environments.

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing first-responder services for Club Sports, Intramural Sports and other participants. This includes injury care, evaluations, referrals, record keeping and follow-up. They will participate in athletic training education programs and serve as a liaison with Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Training and the Olin Health Center. They will also collaborate with MSU Recreational Sports staff and the university community. For a list of all responsibilities, click here

The ideal candidate should have a Masters degree in Physical Education and relevant coursework in athletic training. They should also have three to five years of experience in athletic training and certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). 
To learn more about the Division of Student Life and Engagement, visit studentlife.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a cover letter, resume, three professional references and apply here by August 9.

Job of the Week: Educational Program Coordinator I

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the College of Education for an Educational Program Coordinator (posting 797486). The College of Education has established a reputation for excellence and visionary thinking in its efforts to improve teaching and learning across our nation and world, particularly within the contexts of urban and global education.

The Educational Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing educational materials to inform participants of innovations, resources and offerings. They will develop agendas and coordinate dates and logistics for events like speakers, conferences, courses, etc. They will also gather information from meetings, evaluation forms and input to help design programs and materials. For a list of all responsibilities, click here

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in Educational Theory and Methodology or a related field. They should have six months to 1 year of experience in planning and overseeing conferences. They should also have experience in database, word processing and knowledge of website development.

To learn more about the College of Education, visit education.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a cover letter and resume and apply here by July 26.

Job of the Week: Child Care Assistant

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the College of Social Science for a Child Care Assistant (posting 796559). The College of Social Science aims to make the world a better place by giving students the opportunity to participate in world-class research and take classes all over the world. 

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for overseeing a classroom setting at the MSU Child Development Laboratory in the department of Human Development and Family Studies. They will provide childcare and ensure quality care of children, including infants and toddlers.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of specialized training and six months to one year of experience in providing child care. It’s preferred that applicants have a four-year degree in child development and are certified in CPR and First Aid. The position may require a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

To learn more about the College of Social Science, visit socialscience.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, three references and submit your application here by July 26.

Job of the Week: Extension Specialist

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from MSU Extension’s Agriculture and Agribusiness for an Extension Specialist (posting 793218). MSU Extension of Agriculture and Agribusiness aims to increase farmers’ success while conserving the environment, assuring food safety, finding new markets and progressing agriculture through applied research. For more information about MSU Extension, click here.

The Extension Specialist is responsible for assisting with statewide trends and needs assessment for agriculture and agribusiness related programming and applied research. They will support the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute (AABI) work team functions, including leadership development, and multi-level and multi-disciplinary program planning, implementation and evaluation. They will also work with the AABI Director, work team members and evaluation specialists to assist in writing AABI action plans and year-end reports. For a list of all responsibilities, click here

The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree in an agricultural field or a closely related field. It is preferred that applicants have a doctorate degree in an agricultural field or a closely related field, but not required. They should also have five years of experience in Extension or similar organizations with an emphasis on agriculture or agribusiness related programming. For a list of all qualifications, click here.

To learn more about MSU Extension, visit canr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and four professional references and submit your application here by August 8.

Job of the Week: Professional Aide

This week, MSU Human Resources features a temporary job posting from MSU Intercollegiate Athletics for a Professional Aide (posting 768131). MSU Athletics gathers and engages the Spartan community to teach, support and celebrate student athletes.

The Student Engagement position is mainly responsible for managing student section groups. They will develop and sell student ticket packages and facilitate student entry on game days. They will also advertise and promote events through social media, and track attendance data analytics. This position may also entail providing help to the sales and marketing office with marketing plans and executing promotions. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in marketing, communications, sports management or a related field. It is preferred that they have prior experience working with student sections. Additionally, candidates should be able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and work with a large and diverse population. 

This position is temporary and requires non-traditional work hours and weekends.
To learn more about MSU Athletics, visit msuspartans.com/index.aspx. To apply for this position, submit your application here by August 31. 

Job of the Week: Unit Human Resources Administrator I

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the Eli Broad College of Business for a Unit Human Resources Administrator position (posting 790472). The Broad College of Business values collaboration and aims to develop global transformational leaders who positively impact society.

The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for managing HR duties for faculty and academic staff employees. They provide leadership in strategic management and advise administrators on human resources procedures and policies. They will also facilitate the hiring process for faculty and academic staff personnel actions for the Broad College. They supervise staff performance appraisal processes and procedures. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field. Three to five years of experience in managing human resources functions, implementing training programs and computer applications is preferred.

To learn more about the Eli Broad College of Business, visit broad.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and three professional references and submit your application here by July 5.

Job of the Week: Farm Assistant Manager

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a Farm Assistant Manager position (posting 787521). The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources aims to enhance the quality of life for Michigan citizens and the world by progressing education for the management of communities and agricultural, natural resource and food systems to sustainably meet diverse human needs.

The Farm Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing or assisting in managing the facility’s daily operations and monitoring crop and harvesting conditions and progress. They will also assist with various reports such as nutrient management, crop production, billing and more. They assist in managing the support staff and planning crop operations. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science or a related field. One to three years of experience in supervision and all areas of farm work or production with specific animal groups and crops is preferred. They should also have experience with computers and farm equipment.

Though not required, it is helpful for applicants to have a Pest Applicators Certification. Upon hire, candidates must obtain a CDL A or B and a commercial pesticide applicator license with a 1A endorsement.
To learn more about the College of Agriculture and Natural Science, visit canr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and cover letter and submit your application here by June 21.

Job of the Week: Travel Operations Coordinator / Operations Coordinator

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting for a Travel Operations/Operations Coordinator (posting 786029) with the MSU Finance Office. MSU Finance provides leadership, guidance, direction and oversight to the university’s complex financial and business functions.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for data collection to verify HR, expense and travel policy compliance. They will give recommendations to enhance financial compliance, create training content, analyze data to identify patterns in travel expenses and other data, coordinate planning for event related projects and create reports and presentations for stakeholders. For a list of all responsibilities, click here

The ideal candidate should have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a business related field. Additionally, they should have 1-3 years of experience in data mining or consolidation, report building, customer service, curriculum development or event management.

To learn more about the MSU Financial Office, visit https://finance.msu.edu/index.html. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and cover letter and submit your application here by June 14.

Job of the Week: HR Retirement Analyst

This week’s featured job posting from MSU Human Resources is a Retirement Analyst for Human Resources (Job Posting 783016). Human Resources provides strategic human resources expertise, counsel, support, and services for the MSU community.

The Retirement Analyst provides IRS compliance and plan monitoring, which requires the ability to maintain retirement limits in multi-step plans or a multiple vendor environment. They also counsel and aid HR units, faculty, staff, and retirees who encounter retirement, benefit, and financial issues. They will assist employees with acquiring any necessary retirement information, including eligibility and payroll instructions. 

The selected candidate will also handle the processing of retirement and benefits transactions, including reviewing and approving Medicare validation, retirement loans, etc. They will also be responsible for developing and promoting educational activities for employees as needed. 

Interested applicants should have a four-year degree in Human Resources Administration, Labor Industrial Relations, or a related field. The applicant should have one to three years of experience in human resources administration, data or statistical analysis, or program development in retirement plan administration. Though not required, it is helpful if the individual has a series 6 or 7 securities license and CEBS Certification. For a complete list of job duties and qualifications, click here.

To learn more about Human Resources, visit hr.msu.edu. To apply for this opening, prepare a cover letter and resume and submit your application here by June 7.