Tag: job posting

On the right, there's the Sparty Statue with the view looking up at an angle. To the left, there's the JOTW details for the Communications Manager II for Eli Broad College of Business, applications due July 14.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager II

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager II for the Eli Broad College of Business (job posting 1144268). If you are interested in developing strategic communications, creating engaging content, and helping elevate the college’s reputation through storytelling and media relations, this may be the role for you.

The Eli Broad College of Business proudly develops global business leaders through collaboration, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement. Guided by its vision, Broad Spartans work hard, work smart, and work together to positively transform organizations and society.

In this position, you will develop and execute strategic communications plans that align with the college’s priorities while increasing visibility, engagement, and reputation. Responsibilities include creating and managing content for the college’s newsroom, newsletters, social media channels, and external media outlets, leading public relations initiatives, coordinating communications campaigns, and supporting content management and communication platforms. You will also collaborate with University Communications, University Advancement, and the MSU Alumni Office, maintain vendor relationships, manage projects and workflows, ensure compliance with university branding and accessibility standards, and supervise student employees. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a degree in journalism, telecommunications, marketing, advertising, public relations, or a related field, along with three to five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, marketing, media relations, or a related area. Preferred qualifications include experience with social media platforms and management tools, WordPress, AP style, project management software such as Asana, strong interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead projects from concept to completion. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the Eli Broad College of Business. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications should be submitted by July 21.

Job of The Week: Executive Secretary II

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

This week’s featured job is an Executive Secretary II for the College of Human Medicine (job posting 1142812). If you are interested in providing high-level administrative support, coordinating academic programs, and collaborating with faculty and healthcare partners across the state, this may be the role for you.

The College of Human Medicine is dedicated to educating exemplary physicians, discovering new knowledge, and providing service both at home and abroad. By providing outstanding care and promoting the inclusion and needs of all people, the College of Human Medicine fosters an environment that enhances its community.

In this position, you will provide executive-level administrative support to multiple department chairs, manage calendars and meetings, coordinate travel, prepare correspondence and reports, and track important action items. You will also coordinate specialty-specific medical student electives across eight community campuses by creating student schedules, preparing letters of recommendation, approving off-campus electives, and submitting grades. Additional responsibilities include serving as a liaison between Henry Ford Health, College of Human Medicine Human Resources, faculty, staff, and students, coordinating faculty appointments and annual reviews, processing invoices and contracts, and organizing faculty meetings, committee meetings, and executive events. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a high school education or equivalent and five to eight years of related work experience. Preferred qualifications include experience working in a laboratory environment with safety and security measures, a collaborative approach, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Find a complete list of required and preferred qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the College of Human Medicine. 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 July 7.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager I

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager I for the Department of Anthropology within the College of Social Science (job posting 1115667). If you are interested in developing, implementing, managing and sustaining a comprehensive creative communications strategy that aligns with the department’s goals, this may be the role for you.

The MSU Department of Anthropology studies human cultural and biological diversity across time and space using a range of approaches. Faculty specialize in areas including socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, medical anthropology, physical anthropology, and anthropological linguistics. The department aims to better understand the human condition both globally and locally.

In this position, you will lead the development and execution of an annual departmental communications and content strategy aligned with recruitment, research visibility, and engagement goals. You will monitor and analyze social media analytics and audience engagement to inform content and strategy. Additionally, you will manage the website, update content, and develop story ideas related to the department’s research. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a degree in journalism, telecommunications, public relations or similar, and one to three years of experience working in public and media relations, publication production, marketing, advertising, or similar. You should have strong writing, editing, and verbal skills, experience developing and managing social media content and campaigns, and experience collaborating with diverse academic stakeholders. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the Department of Anthropology. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers Website. Applications require a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a link to an online portfolio of relevant creative communications work, and should be submitted by April 9.

Job of the Week: Farm Assistant Manager

Published on by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week’s featured job is a Farm Assistant Manager for the Campus Livestock Centers with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (job posting 1114608). This might be the role for you if you are interested in assisting in managing daily operations at the brand new state-of-the-art dairy research facility!

The Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center and MSU dairy herd support teaching, extension, and research. The Center provides learning opportunities for Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine students and regularly hosts dairy management programs. Research covers nutrition, physiology, breeding, and management, and the Dairy is MAEAP verified in Livestock and Farmstead Systems.

In this position, you will assist in oversight of daily operations at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center to ensure the teaching, research and outreach missions are accomplished. You’ll manage the breeding program and oversee milking, feeding and treatment of dairy cattle. Additionally, you will be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of full-time, temporary, on-call, and student employees. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in animal science or agriculture, at least one year of experience supervising employees in farm work or production, computer use and knowledge of farm equipment. Desired qualifications include specialized skills in dairy herd management, excellent communication skills, and experience in training for proactive health care and biosecurity programs. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job posting.

Learn more about the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. 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 17.

Job of The Week: Office Assistant IV

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

This week’s featured job is an Office Assistant IV for the Department of Economics in the College of Social Science (job posting 1114936). If you are interested in providing accounting, operational, and administrative support for a large, high-volume academic department, this may be the role for you. 

The MSU Department of Economics consists of three interrelated components: providing the highest quality instruction to students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing service and leadership to professional communities.

In this position, you will support the Department of Economics Fiscal Officer, which includes supporting travel, reimbursements, vouchers, budget tracking, and financial compliance. Additionally, you will perform necessary operational and administrative functions required to support faculty, staff, and instructional activities. This includes scheduling rooms and coordinating logistics for seminars, conferences, and special events, maintaining departmental records, coordinating exam materials, and preparing financial records. Find a complete list of responsibilities in the job posting. 

This position requires knowledge equivalent from the first two to three years of college or technical school, and one to three years experience working in maintaining account ledgers, departmental operations, employment or related tasks. You should have experience in word processing, maintaining spreadsheets, and editing and composing correspondence. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the job postings. 

Learn more about the Department of Economics. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a cover letter, CV/resume, and three professional references, and should be submitted by March 10.

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

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

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

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

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

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

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

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

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

Published on by Abigail MillerLeave a comment

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.