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Job posting for an Engineering/Physicist Accelerator II for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. Application deadline is March 25. Please apply at careers.msu.edu.

Job of The Week: Engineering/Physicist Accelerator II

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This week’s featured job is an Engineering/Physicist Accelerator II for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (job posting 1114038). If you are interested in supporting the mechanical engineering department on design, production, assembly, implementation, and more, this may be the role for you.

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University is a world-class research and training center, hosting the most powerful rare-isotope accelerator. FRIB is where researchers come together to make discoveries that change the world. They study the properties and fundamental interactions of rare isotopes and nuclear astrophysics and their impact on medicine, homeland security, and industry.

In this position, you will produce and document effective design solutions by developing system-level models and concepts. You will create 2D and 3D drawings in order to support engineering designs of technical equipment, and present design solutions and convene design reviews for feedback. Additionally, you will interact with project leaders and subject matter experts to turn technical requirements into design solutions, and assist in reviewing design layouts, testing, and modifications. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics or a closely related field. You should have 36 months of experience working in a mechanical engineering field or similar one, and experience in fabrication techniques, electronics, and mechanical and electronic drafting and computer systems, using CAD. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a cover letter and resume, and should be submitted by March 25.

Job of The Week: Museum Administrative Coordinator

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This week’s featured job is a Museum Administrative Coordinator for the MSU Broad Art Museum (job posting 1111791). If you are interested in providing executive and administrative support for the director and administration, this may be the role for you.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is a free, public, museum that connects people with art through experiences that inspire curiosity. With a focus on contemporary art in conversation with the historical, the museum features a collection of over 10,000 works and dynamic public programming.

In this position, you will serve as the executive secretary to the director, coordinate travel for artists and guests of the Broad Art Museum, and support daily operations of the museum business office. You will interact daily with a variety of stakeholders, advance the mission, vision, and values of the museum, and serve as an advocate for the museum and MSU at onsite and offsite events. The Museum Administrative Coordinator coordinates the director’s domestic and international travel, serves as department backup for purchasing, schedules meetings, and manages complex calendars. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a high school education and five to eight years of experience working in maintaining account ledgers, composing correspondence, editing, taking dictation, and more. You should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and apply critical thinking, along with experience working in higher education, arts, or non-profit organizations, and familiarity with MSU systems. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the MSU Broad Art Museum. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a cover letter, resume, and three professional references and should be submitted by February 24

Job of The Week: Accountant II

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This week’s featured job is an Accountant II for the College of Education (job posting 1110701). If you are interested in assisting the Department of Teacher Education in budget management, reporting, forecasting, and financial planning, this may be the position for you.

The MSU College of Education’s mission is planted in leadership, scholarship, and service. They strive to develop and implement excellence in the community, and strive to sustain the college as a scholarly space for the community, staff, and students. Focusing heavily on information education reform and policy in schools all around, the College of Education is constantly pushing to better the preparation of educators.

In this position, you will bring expertise in academic financial operations, an understanding of human resources, and strong communication skills to work closely with the Chair of Teacher Education, college budget officer, dean’s office accountant, and college human resources. You will oversee the fiscal activities of a complex academic unit working towards both short and long term financial goals. You will authorize all department purchases, address non-routine financial questions, and research, prepare, and verify financial statements. Your key responsibilities include budgeting, account management, reporting, financial guidance, and human resources with the possibility of additional duties being assigned to support administrative operations. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a college degree in accounting, and three to five years of experience working in supervision, accounting procedures, and developing accounting controls. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience in a fast-paced, complex, and multi-faceted academic department environment. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the College of Education and Department of Teacher Education. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications should be submitted by February 17.

 

Job of The Week: Disability Services Manager

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This week’s featured job is a Disability Services Manager for University Health and Wellbeing (job posting 1109647). If you are interested in enhancing access, opportunity, and success for everyone at Michigan State University, this position may be for you.

The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), in partnership with University Health and Wellbeing, provides leadership and support for access, inclusion, and disability-related accommodations across Michigan State University. RCPD assists with student and employee success by collaborating through an interactive process to determine and implement accommodations, connecting individuals with resources and technology, and ensuring accommodations are carried out efficiently. Through its programs and campus partnerships, RCPD promotes access and inclusivity and upholds MSU’s commitment to equity, well-being, and full participation in the academic, work, and campus experience.

Working closely with the director and RCPD team, you will identify needs, develop technology solutions, and build funding and strategic partnerships to advance MSU’s leadership in accessibility. Additionally, you will work with students, staff, and faculty to determine specific technological options to best address the barriers and needs of the RCPD accommodation operations. You will also ensure efficient coordination and implementation of support services in this hybrid position.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a college degree and a minimum of three years of experience working in disability services or a related student affairs area. You should bring extensive knowledge of assistive and information technologies, disability-related laws, and the use of assessments, interviews, and documentation to determine and implement effective accommodations. You should communicate clearly in writing and presentations, work collaboratively with diverse partners, and be able to operate independently with minimal guidance. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about RCPD on the MSU University Health and Wellbeing website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by February 10.

Job of The Week: Research Security Compliance Analyst

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This week’s featured job is a Research Security Compliance Analyst II for MSU’s Office of Research Regulatory Support (job posting 1105356). If you are interested in supporting the Research Security Program with data analytics and partner with units across campus to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements related to international engagement, this may be the role for you. 

The Office of Research Regulatory Support (ORRS) provides leadership and support for research regulatory compliance across Michigan State University. ORRS facilitates research by assisting faculty, students, and staff with regulatory requirements and ensuring research activities are conducted in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. Through its regulatory programs and support units, ORRS promotes the responsible conduct of research, assures compliance with applicable regulations and university policies, protects research subjects and public health, and upholds the objectivity and integrity of research.

In this position, you will coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs on congruency checks between federal awards, biosketches, current and pending support disclosures, and commitment disclosures. You will work with the Office of Export Control and Trade Sanctions and Research Security Program to run restricted party screening and review analytics for visas, visitors, and other international engagement. Additionally, you will conduct security risk assessments for international engagements, outside activities, visiting scholars, and more. This position requires ample interaction with many units across MSU’s campus to align business processes and mitigate compliance risks. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.   

This position requires knowledge equivalent to a college degree in data analytics, legal studies, business administration, and three to five years of experience working in a university setting, with data analytics, and sponsored research. You should also have experience reading and interpreting complex regulatory requirements and running data analytics. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting. 

Learn more on the MSU ORRS website  and MSU Office of Research and Innovation website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by February 3.

Job of The Week: Office Assistant IV

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This week’s featured job is an Office Assistant IV for MSU Information Technology (IT) (job posting 1106959). If you are interested in providing administrative support to a large central IT department and enabling MSU’s excellence in education, research, and outreach, this may be the role for you.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting IT across Michigan State University. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, advancing engagement, and supporting staff, faculty, students, alumni, and visitors alike at MSU. 

Working in a business partner model, you will work with MSU IT’s departments to provide support to executive directors, support staff, students, and guests in the operational run of the department. You will support the director and senior leadership with calendaring, scheduling, communications, and more. Additionally, you will maintain departmental records, process and track financial processing, and provide reception services in the Office of the CIO. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to two to three years of college or technical school, and one to three years of related or progressively more expansive work experience in maintaining ledgers, departmental operations, and employment. It is desired that you have experience with SharePoint and spreadsheets, large meeting and event coordination, and strong attention to detail. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more on the MSU IT website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by January 27.

Job of The Week: Executive Secretary II

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This week’s featured job is an Executive Secretary II for the College of Veterinary Medicine (job posting 1100619). If you are interested in providing support and assistance to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, this may be the role for you.

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine prides itself on diversity, innovation, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. Their vision states, “Together we will be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service,” with a mission of learning, discovering, healing, and protecting. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), a service unit within the College of Veterinary Medicine, is a full-service and accredited laboratory for companion animals, horses, livestock, laboratory, zoo, and wildlife species. Additionally, the lab performs more than one million tests per year on samples submitted from all around Michigan, the United States, and more than 25 countries. 

In this position, you will perform administrative support to the Executive Director of the VDL and interact with chairs, directors, faculty, administrators, professional veterinary organizations, and more. The Executive Secretary represents the VDL and the College of Veterinary Medicine in a professional manner. You will review, direct, and draft responses to the Director’s mail, manage the Director’s calendar, develop meeting agendas, and coordinate routine lab activities. Additionally, you will aid in laboratory operations and help with customer and stakeholder interactions. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting. 

This position requires knowledge equivalent to that of a high school education with five to eight years of related work experience. You should have experience working in a laboratory environment with safety and security measures, be collaborative by nature, remain calm under pressure, and have effective written and verbal communication. 

Learn more on the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume/CV, cover letter, and three professional referees and should be submitted by January 13.

Research Assistant II, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, December 30 application due at careers.msu.edu

Job of The Week: Research Assistant II

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This week’s featured job is a Research Assistant II for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (job posting 1098880). If you are interested in working with the MSU Field Crops Pathology Program and assisting with disease-focused field research across Michigan, this may be the role for you.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources provides students with an academically challenging environment where they put their knowledge and skills into practice, not only on campus but around the globe. The Chilvers Field Crops Pathology Program, part of the MSU Field Crops Pathology Program,  investigates diseases of soybean, corn, wheat, barley, and dry bean—combining field and laboratory research to advance disease management strategies and improve crop productivity. The program uses various new technologies and GPS-guided equipment and works closely with industry and academic collaborators. 

In this position, you will work closely with the field and laboratory teams to organize, design, plant, maintain, and harvest field research trials. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing samples and data, coordinating and conducting disease scouting, plant vigor assessments, and treatment evaluations, among other duties. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to that of a four-year degree, preferably in Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Entomology, or other plant-related fields. You should have three to five years of work experience in overseeing research projects and laboratory operations, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing specialized and challenging analytical techniques, and designing research strategies. Effective communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, along with a commitment to safety and a passion for field-based plant disease research, are desired. 
Learn more on the MSU Field Crop Pathology website. To learn more about or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and two letters of reference, and should be submitted by December 30.

Microsoft Office 365 Analyst, Information Technology Services, December 2 application due at careers.msu.edu

Job of The Week: Microsoft Office 365 Analyst

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This week’s featured job is a Microsoft Office 365 Analyst for MSU Information Technology Services (job posting 1093383). If you are a collaborative, tech-savvy professional interested in maximizing the value of Microsoft 365 tools while driving digital transformation and exploring AI solutions, this may be the role for you.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting IT across Michigan State University. MSU IT and department IT staff offer technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement, supporting staff, faculty, students, alumni, and visitors alike at MSU.

As the Microsoft 365 Analyst, you will help the department transition from siloed to standardized, collaborative digital workflows. You will integrate Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams and SharePoint, into administrative processes, streamline organizational workflows through AI-powered automations, and spread knowledge of underused tools across campus. Additionally, you will enhance Power BI use across departments and collaborate with administrative units across campus. Find a complete list of job duties and responsibilities

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of related work experience with application development, Microsoft 365, and designing, scheduling, implementing, and testing complex applications. You should have strong experience with Office 365 development tools, two years of hands-on experience working with coding and AI tools, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to train and support end-users. 

To learn more about MSU IT, please visit the MSU Information Technology website. To learn more about or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by December 2.

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Job of The Week: Marketing Communications Manager I

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This week, we are featuring a job posting as a Marketing Communications Manager I for MSU Health Care (job posting 1047090). If you are interested in leading a digital-first marketing communications strategy, managing projects and vendors, and supporting clinics in meeting their communication goals, this may be the position for you. 

From joint ventures and partnerships to leveraging expansive clinical research and expert educational strengths for patients, MSU Health Care focuses on providing healing and caring to all. MSU Health Care spans 46 adult and pediatric specialties committed to high-quality patient care. Their mission is to deliver a personalized experience and a safe environment for all, train the next generation of clinicians, ensure equitable access, and provide the highest quality of care. MSU Health Care remains dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and enhancing life. 

In this role, you will create compelling content to add value to multi-channel marketing communication plans, including brand-journalism style articles, MSU website content, advertising materials, social media posts, infographics, and more. You will review content, implement brand identity, assist in project management with outside vendors, and help drive engagement through coordinated events and promotions. Find a complete list of job responsibilities on the MSU Careers website. 

This position requires a degree in journalism, telecommunications, public relations, or similar, and one to three years of work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing, and publication production, news, broadcasting, or marketing/advertising. You should also be well-versed in word processing, internal and external communications, social media, content management, and digital communication strategy development. 

To learn more about MSU Health Care, visit the MSU Health Care website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume, cover letter, a sample of a detailed marketing communication plan, at least three writing/other work samples, three professional references, and should be submitted by June 3.