Tag: job of the week

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from MSU Extension for a Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI) Fiscal Officer (posting 844547). MSU Extension aims to be part of community conversations, maintain positive environments, and foster inclusivity. The HNI empowers Michiganders to lead healthier lives through education about nutrition, safe food practices, physical activity, mental health, and more.  Learn more about MSU Extension. 

The HNI Fiscal Officer will oversee the operations of a large department, program or functional unit. They will manage the fiscal and administrative activities of a complex budget from various sources of funds including externally funded grants, operating accounts and self-supporting activity. They will also oversee internal and external financial accounts and controls and provide oversight for all HNI accounts. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future HNI Fiscal Officer should be a self-starter with a four-year degree in a business-related field. Their working knowledge should include five to eight years of experience in office procedures and administration. They should also have strong oral and written communication skills.

To learn more about MSU Extension, visit www.canr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, four professional references and apply here by February 28.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from Information Technology Services and the Division of Student Life and Engagement for a Systems Engineering Team Manager (posting 843322). Information Technology Services provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial and policy initiatives affecting IT across MSU. The Division of Student Life and Engagement engages students in active learning, ensures students are prepared for leadership roles and enhances educational environments. 

The Division of Student Life and Engagement (SLE) IT team, Digital Strategies and Services (DSS), partners with units in the SLE to coordinate technology strategy that aligns unit needs with campus, divisional and individual solutions. The Systems Engineering Team Manager will report to the Director of SLE Digital Services and Strategies. They are responsible for supervising and coaching four full time direct reports. They will also coordinate activities and communications to respond to incidents such as website failures, network outages, power interruptions, etc. that impact SLE technology. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Systems Engineering Team Manager should have supervisory experience with a four-year degree. Their working knowledge should include the ability to isolate, analyze, describe and resolve complex issues. They should also have experience with vendor management.

To learn more about Information Technology Services, visit tech.msu.edu. To learn more about the Division of Student Life and Engagement, visit sle.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three professional references and apply here by February 14.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion for an Assistant Director/Multicultural Development Manager (posting 843580). The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion guides and supports efforts to advance a diverse and inclusive campus community, consistent with MSU’s core values.

The Multicultural Development Manager would be working within the Diversity Research Network (DRN), which supports faculty of color and diversity researchers. They will supervise designated staff and oversee outreach efforts to promote and disseminate DRN information. They will also maintain a relationship with University Advancement to raise funds for the DRN. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Multicultural Development Manager should be a highly motivated and innovative individual with a four year degree in behavioral sciences or business administration. It’s preferred that candidates have a master’s or Phd in education, social sciences or a related field. Their working knowledge should include five to eight years of experience in organizational development and diversity programming.

To learn more about the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, visit inclusion.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, report or summary writing sample, contact information for 2 professional references and apply here by February 7.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from MSU Extension for a Health and Nutrition Institute Associate Director (posting 835156). MSU Extension aims to be part of community conversations, maintain positive environments, and foster inclusivity. Learn more about MSU Extension.

The Associate Director is part of MSU Extension and the Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI), and provides statewide leadership and support of health, food safety and more. They will provide leadership to the institute’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) grant and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). They will also work with the HNI Director to provide support for HNI staff and program management. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The applicant should have a Master’s degree in nutrition, food science, or a related health field of study, but a Ph.D. is preferred. Their working knowledge should include five years of experience in Extension or similar organization with an emphasis on nutrition education, food science or community and public health. They should also have experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles and development of multi-disciplinary collaborations. 

To learn more about MSU Extension, visit www.canr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, four professional references and apply here by February 6. 

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the College of Arts and Letters for a Project Manager (posting 837257). The College of Arts and Letters educates actors, artists, designers, filmmakers, linguists, philosophers, poets, teachers, translators, writers and much more in a creative, learning and nurturing environment.  

The Project Manager would support the efforts of the Mellon Funded HuMetricsHSS initiative. This initiative creates and supports values-enacted frameworks for understanding and evaluating all aspects of the scholarly life well-lived and for promoting the nurturing of these values in scholarly practice. The Project Manager will develop, coordinate and implement projects affiliated with the HuMetricsHSS strategic initiatives. They will also analyze and summarize information and studies for use by management. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

The future Project Manager should be a detail oriented communicator with a four-year degree in business administration, management or a related field. Their working knowledge should include project management, business analysis, facilitation and training with a focus on business management. Project Management certification is preferred. They should be extremely well organized and have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. This is a full-time 12-month end-dated position with expectation of annual renewal. 

To learn more about the College of Arts and Letters, visit cal.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and apply here by January 17.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for a WKAR Project Engineer (posting 836249). The College of Communication Arts and Sciences offers world-class training from faculty through innovation, dedication, individual strength and collaboration to students who continue to impress with notable accomplishments.

The WKAR Project Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of the federal grant funded project, “Strengthening Equitable K-12 Access to Education to the Lansing Area Via Free Over the Air Service.” This position will coordinate and implement the technical and operational engineering aspects of WKAR’s ATSC 3.0 broadcast, which includes responsibility for equipment, programming, troubleshooting, and providing technical support collaboration with third parties.. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The future WKAR Project Engineer should have a four-year degree in broadcast engineering, telecommunications engineering technology or a related field. Their working knowledge should include ATSC 3.0 broadcasting, its applications and Microsoft Office. They should also be comfortable in a virtual environment to provide training and resource support services. 

This is a limited term position for 18 months and has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work capacity.

To learn more about the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, visit comartsci.msu.edu. To learn more about WKAR, visit wkar.org. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by January 19.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the Division of Student Life and Engagement for an Accountant (posting 832584). The Division of Student Life and Engagement engages students in active learning, ensures students are prepared for leadership roles and enhances educational environments. 

The Accountant position is responsible for providing accounting support and controls for a large division as it pertains to finances and budgets and will assist leadership and staff with accounting concerns. They will regularly interact with supervisors and purchasing to resolve discrepancies, provide accounting assistance and exchange information. They will also interact with the University Accounting Department, clerical support staff, student employees and university departments. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in accounting and one to three years of working knowledge in financial statement and report preparation. They should have experience with general ledger accounting and budgeting. They should also have knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations.

To learn more about the Division of Student Life and Engagement, visit sle.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by January 3.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from MSU Extension Director’s Office for an Extension Specialist (posting 828709). MSU Extension aims to be part of community conversations, maintain positive environments and foster inclusivity. For more information about MSU Extension, click here. 

MSU Extension works to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups. The Extension Specialist cultivates training programs, resources, materials and learning opportunities for MSU Extension staff members, community partners and other organizations and agencies across the state. 

Working as the MSU Extension Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, this role is a resource, in collaboration with the MSU Extension Director of Human Resources, on issues related to civil rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion that occur across the organization and within our community programs. They will report directly to the Director of Extension in coordination with the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.  

The future Extension Specialist should be a multitasker with a Master’s degree in social services, cultural or ethnic studies or a related field. Their work knowledge should include three to five years of experience in DEI strategy and civil rights and equal opportunity laws and policies. The candidate should demonstrate drive, initiative and the ability to work productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles. 

To learn more about MSU Extension, visit www.canr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, four professional references and apply here by January 5.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the Office of Research and Innovation for an Administrative Business Professional (posting 826872). The Office of Research and Innovation is responsible for recruiting outstanding faculty through MSU’s Global Impact Initiative, maintaining synergy between research and creative scholarship, and the education of graduate students through The Graduate School.

With more than 500 employees, the Office of Research and Innovation supports MSU’s research and creative activity by administering research funding, ensuring research integrity for both faculty and students, providing grant support services, fostering collaboration, licensing university inventions, and overseeing regulatory compliance. The Administrative Business Professional plays an important role in supporting the management of finance functions within the office and for reporting units. As a supervisor, this role will serve as Fiscal Officer on department general, gift endowment, and revolving fund accounts, and will also support the MAU Budget Officer. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The future Administrative Business Professional should be a self-starter with a four-year degree in a business related field. Their work knowledge should include three to five years of experience in office procedures and administration. The candidate should excel with creative thinking and problem solving in a deadline-oriented environment.

To learn more about the Office of Research and Innovation, visit research.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three professional references and apply here by November 29.