Tag: job of the week

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.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the College of Engineering for a Software Applications Developer (posting 825724). The College of Engineering is one of the oldest and largest colleges on MSU’s campus and a constituent of a major research and teaching university. 

The candidate will participate in all parts of the application development cycle. This will consist of client meetings to collect and analyze requirements, application preparation and implementation,  as well as database design and maintenance throughout the life of the application. They will be joining the Division of Engineering Computing Services. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The College of Engineering is seeking a team-oriented individual with a four-year degree in information technology or computer science. Their work knowledge should include support for internet and web applications and the ability to analyze and solve complex problems. The candidate should thrive in a collaborative environment and have a willingness to seek out new technologies to stay ahead of the curve. 

To learn more about the College of Engineering, visit egr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and apply here by November 22.

This week’s featured job posting from MSU Human Resources is for a Communications Coordinator (posting 824939). Human Resources supports the university’s strategic imperatives by anticipating and meeting the needs of a changing community through high-quality, innovative services designed to advance student success and cutting edge research.

The Communications Coordinator will support the development and execution of strategies, campaigns, publications, web content and other materials for the Organization and Professional Development HR office. A successful candidate will be an organized and positive team member. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in communications or a related field. Their work knowledge should include internal communications, broadcasting, news, print media and creative services. They also need experience with Adobe, Illustrator and Indesign, and graphic design skills would be ideal.

To learn more about MSU HR, visit hr.msu.edu. Apply to this position here by November 15.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from Information Technology services for a Junior Analyst (posting 820942). MSU IT provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial and policy initiatives affecting IT across MSU. MSU IT and departmental IT staff offer technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

The Junior Analyst will join a team that provides the primary leadership and technology support for IT across the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in a shared services model. The Junior Analyst is the front-line of the College and acts as a peer leader to improve processes, coordinate and direct work of peers within the team, triage incoming customer requests and handle customer escalations. They will work with university stakeholders to design, purchase, configure and distribute assets to meet business objectives. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

IT’s future Junior Analyst is a highly self-motivated individual committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with an Associates degree in computer technology or information systems. Their work knowledge should include computer networking, firewalls, switches and wireless technology. They also need strong customer service and written and oral communication skills.

To learn more about Information Technology services, visit tech.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three professional references and apply here by November 8.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from the College of Social Science for an Office Coordinator (posting 821914). The College of Social Science gives students the opportunity to conduct world-class research, engage in service learning, take classes all around the globe and test out the job market with an internship.

The Office Coordinator will report to the College of Social Science Chief of Staff in the Office of the Dean. They will interact with department administrators and leadership throughout the college on behalf of the Dean’s Office on inventory and capital asset management. They will also maintain health and safety standards in compliance with the University. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The future Office Coordinator should have an Associate’s degree. Their work knowledge and experience should include secretarial and administrative tasks, data entry and payroll processing. They also need experience in word processing, calendar management and presentation software.

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 reference and apply here by October 25.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a posting from International Studies and Programs for a Financial Services Coordinator (posting 818845). International Studies and Programs (ISP) leverages international partnerships with scientists and practitioners from academia, the government, private sector and strategically chosen research and development organizations to create new knowledge and explore innovative and practical solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.

The Financial Services Coordinator oversees program budget setting which includes developing, approving and maintaining program budget templates in alignment with faculty remuneration protocols, education abroad standard rates, etc. They will ensure timely posting of program fees to student accounts. They will oversee program enrollment numbers and ensure all students stay enrolled or are approved to decrease their credit load. They are responsible for communicating with EA leadership, the ISP Dean’s Office and colleges around campus to share clear and concise annual comprehensive program budget reconciliations. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in Accounting, Finance or a business related field. They should have three to five years of experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and spreadsheet software. They should also have working knowledge of MSU’s Enterprise Business Systems.

To learn more about International Studies and Programs, visit isp.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, letter of interest and apply here by October 18.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for a Video and Content Manager (posting 817667). 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 Video and Content Manager is responsible for working with the Marketing and Communications team to identify and shape visual communications for the college, based on ongoing needs and overarching strategy. They will work with the MarCom team to strategize video opportunities for multiple platforms. They will also film and edit creative and engaging photos and videos. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree in communication, broadcast media, new media design, digital media arts and technology or a related field. They should have one to three years of experience in photography, videography and web editing. They should also have strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and Adobe Photoshop with the ability to modify existing code as needed. 

To learn more about the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, visit comartsci.msu.edu. To apply for this position, submit a resume, cover letter, evidence of video creation skills with a link to an online portfolio of past work and apply here by October 11.

This week, MSU Human Resources features a job posting from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration for a Secretary (posting 816197). The EVPA Office is committed to being the recognized leader for outstanding service delivery and continuous improvement. 

The Secretary is responsible for document preparation, data entry and initiating financial eDocs. They will serve as back-up to the Executive Assistant for EVPA, Office of the Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer as needed. They will also assist with new hire onboarding to include technology needs, office supplies, phones, etc. For a list of all responsibilities, click here.

The ideal candidate should have a high school education. They should have three to five years of experience in maintaining accounting ledgers, word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software. They should also have knowledge of University policies, procedures and administrative systems.

To learn more about the EVPA Office, visit evpa.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume and cover letter and apply here by October 4.

This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting from the College of Education for a Program Assistant (posting 812328). 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 Program Assistant is responsible for interacting with applicants, current students, faculty, staff and administrators to provide information and guidance through a variety of communication channels. They will oversee the application and admissions process and maintain program data. They will also support administrative processes for multiple programs including Graduate Certificates and Masters. For a list of all responsibilities, click here. 

The ideal candidate should have a high school education and a knowledge of technical and medical terminology. They should also have three to five years of experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software. 

To learn more about the College of Education, visit education.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a cover letter, resume, three professional references and apply here by September 27.