Job of the Week: Clerical Aide

This week’s featured job is a temporary Clerical Aide position through MSU Human Resources (posting 884578). MSU Human Resources works to provide strategic human resources expertise, counsel and support services for the MSU Community. 

This position will serve MSU Human Resources by processing employment transactions in the HR/Payroll system, reviewing criminal background checks and assisting departments in understanding employment policy along with contractual and legal compliance. The future Clerical Aide will also process timely reports that affect the records of students and temporary/on-call employees. 

The Clerical Aide must be qualified for secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Required hours vary for on-campus and off-campus positions. 

To learn more about MSU Human resources, visit their website. To apply for the position, visit the posting directly on the MSU Careers Website by August 9. A resume and cover letter are recommended, but not required.

Job of the Week: Museum Trades Aide

This week’s featured job is a temporary position for a Trades Aide for the MSU Broad Art Museum (posting 879129). The Broad Art Museum features art from local, national and international artists all with a wide range of works.

This position will serve the MSU Broad Art Museum by assisting with the preparation of exhibition spaces, matting and framing artwork to archival standards and establishing correct lighting in galleries. The future Trades Aide will prepare art objects for shipping and storage while also maintaining organized workspaces.

The Trades Aide should also have knowledge equivalent to that of a four-year college degree program in studio art and/or museum studies program. They should also have approximately 2-3 years of experience working as an art handler/installer. It is also recommended that they have knowledge of museum standards and proper care of art installations.

To learn more about the MSU Broad Art Museum, visit their website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by August 31. 

Job of the Week: Academic Program Coordinator

The featured job this week is an Academic Program Coordinator for the College of Natural Science (posting 879072). The College of Natural Science is home to 27 departments and programs, each with the mission of building healthy communities through scientific discovery. 

This position will serve the College of Natural Science by providing support to the MS in Data Science (MSDS) Director, arranging visits for prospective MSDS students and processing new graduate student applications. The future Academic Program Coordinator will also create and revise the MSDS handbook along with coordinating fall orientation for MSDS students. 

The Academic Program Coordinator should also have an associates degree in business, psychology, education or a related field. They should also have one to three years of experience in a related administrative field. It is also recommended that they have strong customer service skills and the ability to handle time-sensitive and confidential information. 

To learn more about the College of Natural Science, visit natsci.msu.edu. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and three references on the MSU Careers Website by July 25.

Job of the Week: FRIB Operations Accelerator Engineer I / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator I

This week’s featured job is the Operations Accelerator Engineer for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (posting 86055). The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) is a center for researchers at all career stages to make discoveries regarding rare isotopes and nuclear astrophysics and their impact on medicine, homeland security, and industry.

This position will serve the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams by monitoring major facility equipment, responding to emergency situations and operating ion sources, accelerators, and beam transport lines on a rotating shift schedule. The future Operations Accelerator Engineer will also monitor high-power RF machines while assisting physicists in setting up and performing experiments. 

The Operations Accelerator Engineer should have a Bachelor’s degree in Systems or Computer Science, Engineering or Physics. They should also have one to three years of related experience. Recommended skills include the ability to troubleshoot and assess issues, strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft suites.  

To learn more about the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, visit frib.msu.edu. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by July 16. 

Job of the Week: Advancement Office Coordinator/ Office Coordinator II

This week our featured job is an Office Coordinator position through the MSU College of Law Office of Advancement (posting 863014). The College of Law has more than 650 students, 55 faculty members, 50 staff members, five librarians, and a world-wide network of some 11,500 alumni. MSU Law is characterized by an open, collaborative environment, a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities, and an exceptional curriculum for students.

This position will serve the College of Law by providing administrative support, managing data and communication projects and assisting with advancement events. The future Advancement Office Coordinator will also provide support for donor identification, manage the college’s endowment and scholarship accounts and assist fundraising staff. Nights and weekends may be required on occasion.

The Advancement Office Coordinator should have one to three years of related work experience and knowledge of the legal field. Top candidates should be able to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced role that regularly interacts with key alumni and supporters of the College of Law and University. It is also recommended that they have high level analytical skills and knowledge of legal databases. 

To learn about the MSU College of Law, visit law.msu.edu. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by July 11. 

Job of the Week: Benefits Customer Service Supervisor / Senior Human Resources Professional I/S

This week, our featured job is a Benefits Customer Service Supervisor position through MSU Human Resources (posting 874010). MSU Human Resources works to provide strategic human resources expertise, counsel and support services for the MSU Community. 

This position will serve Human Resources by providing timely customer service, answering questions from staff, students and retirees regarding benefits along with testing and rolling out new programs. The future Benefits Customer Service Representative will also coordinate outreach events, supervise the recruitment and hiring process in alignment with MSU’s HR’s Core Values. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers Website. 

The future Benefits Customer Service Supervisor should have a four-year degree in Human Resources or a related field, several years of high-performance experience working in a benefits-related position and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To learn more about MSU Human Resources, visit https://hr.msu.edu/. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by June 27. 

Job of the Week:  Business Manager/Senior Administrative Business Professional

This week, our featured job is a Business Manager position through the Office of the Registrar (posting 874223). The Office of the Registrar is part of the Department of Enrollment Management and Academic Strategic Planning, which works alongside campus leaders to solicit feedback, develop an academic master plan and assist other colleges with strategic planning.

This position will serve the Office of the Registrar by overseeing budget management, human resources and monitoring personnel policies. The future business manager will also process office expenditures, manage the hiring process full-time and ensure consistency to maintain a positive work environment for all. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website. 

The future Business Manager should possess a four-year degree in a business related field, approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience and strong written/verbal communication skills. It is also preferred that they have experience with union work and the support staff disciplinary process. 

To learn more about Enrollment Management and Academic Strategic Planning at MSU, visit provost.msu.edu. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references on the MSU Careers website by June 27. 

Job of the Week: Technical Aide

This week, we are featuring a job posting from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a temporary Technical Aide position (posting 865050). The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources works to enhance the quality of life for the people of Michigan and the world by advancing knowledge about agricultural needs, natural resources and food systems.

This temporary position is in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife to work with a large crew at two bird-banding stations during fall migration research. They will also maintain consistent data collection, assess the condition of captured birds and work alongside intern data collectors. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers Website. 

Candidates applying for this temporary position should possess strong species identification skills and it is preferred that they have relevant experience in banding and identifying eastern landbirds. They will be responsible for assessing the condition of the birds and effectively communicating with visitors and answering questions. This position will go from August 13 to October 20, 2023.

To learn more about the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, canr.msu.edu/fw. To apply for this position, submit a letter of interest detailing relevant experience, a resume and three references familiar with your banding experience here by August 1. 

Job of the Week: Healthcare Recruiter

This week, we are featuring a job posting from the Office of Health Sciences for a faculty Healthcare Recruiter (posting 870779). The Office of Health Sciences catalyzes the efforts of all health sciences across Michigan State University by promoting health through patient care, education and research. 

This position will operate within the health sciences clinical departments in collaboration with the Deans and Department Chairs of the College of Human Medicine, College of Nursing and College of Osteopathic Medicine to identify, recruit and hire faculty. They will also work with department heads to evaluate employment offers, work with MSU HR to ensure competitive marketplace positioning and collaborate with business partners to issue offers and contracts. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers Website. 

The future Healthcare Recruiter should possess strong interpersonal skills and have at least five years of experience in healthcare recruitment. It is preferred that they have 1-2 years of experience in physician/provider recruitment. 

To learn more about the Department of Health Sciences, visit healthsciences.msu.edu. To apply for this position, submit a letter of interest and resume here by June 13. 

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.