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Job of the Week: Communications Manager I

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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: Outreach Specialist

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This week’s featured job is an outreach and student engagement specialist for Student Success and Retention in the College of Nursing (CON) (posting 904981). The Michigan State University College of Nursing has trained the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950. The CON believes in the power of research, practice, and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities through recruiting top faculty, staff, and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession.

In this position, you will coordinate, implement, and facilitate outreach initiatives and programming to promote student retention and success within the College of Nursing by collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners to enhance and assist with advancing the CON’s student success and retention goals.

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities should include one to three years of experience in program development, project management, or recruitment while working with culturally diverse individuals and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You should be able to provide high-quality customer service, confidently handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and prioritize activities to meet deadlines with limited supervision. You should have a track record of working collaboratively and constructively with people at multiple levels and with diverse perspectives to build consensus across various divisions of a complex organization.

The outreach and student engagement specialist should have a master’s degree in student affairs, education, or social work. Desired qualifications also include teaching experiences with students, evidence of commitment to professional development, and the ability to work effectively as a diverse team member.

To learn more, visit the College of Nursing website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, DEI statement, and a contact list of three professional references to the MSU Careers website.  

Job of the Week: Communication Arts and Sciences Research Administrator

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This week’s featured job is a Research Administrator for the College of Communications Arts and Sciences (posting 900683). The College of Communication Arts and Sciences offers world-class training to students through active engagement in translational research that influences health, environment, media, technology, business and public affairs across the nation and around the world.

This position will serve the College of Communication Arts and Sciences by providing backup to the Research Administration Manager, reviewing proposals for completeness and accuracy and evaluating existing policies and procedures to make further improvements. The future Research Administrator will also work with Principal Investigators to establish proposal timelines and review Request for Proposal.

The Research Administrator will also manage departmental research accounts and work closely with the Research Fiscal Officer on expenses, reconciliations and other financial questions/concerns on the accounts that they manage. This position features a hybrid schedule and the selected candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week 

The Research Administrator should have a four-year college degree in a related field. The ideal candidate would also have 5-8 years of related experience in research administration with at least three years in a university setting. 
To learn more about the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, visit their website. To apply for the position, please provide a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by October 3. 

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

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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

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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: Healthcare Recruiter

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Job of the Week: College Records Officer

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This week, we are featuring a posting from the College of Arts and Letters for a College Records Officer (posting 858341). 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. 

This position will operate within the Academic Operations Functional Team and support the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. The College Records Officer will support the student success mission and vision through scheduling, student enrollment services and scholarship management. They will also represent and coordinate the needs of the college in a professional and confidential manner. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website. 

The future College Records Officer should be a problem-solver with a four-year degree. Their working knowledge should include one to three years of experience with student recordkeeping systems. It’s preferred that they have experience at a large multi-campus research university.
To learn more about the College of Arts and Letters, visit cal.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by May 16.