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Job of The Week: Pharmacy Technician I

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting for a Pharmacy Technician I for MSU Health Care Clinical Services (job posting 983065). If you are interested in assisting pharmacists in various tasks, 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 missions are to deliver a personalized experience and a safe environment for all, train the next generation of clinicians, ensure equitable access, and offer the highest quality of care. MSU Health Care remains dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and enhancing life. 

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for assisting pharmacists in patient pharmaceutical care through billing, receiving, and preparing prescriptions for pharmacists to review. Additionally, you will provide patient assistance at the point of sale and perform other technical functions to support operations in the pharmacy. This job also requires significant physical effort and involves standing, lifting boxes, bending, and reaching for items. 

The education, experience, and skills required for this role include knowledge typically acquired from specialized training in a pharmacy technician program and six months to one year of similar work experience in a pharmacy setting, including computer and math skills. This role also requires a current State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license and certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. 

Desired qualifications include a work history in a retail pharmacy setting, excellent customer service skills, great written and verbal communication skills, and a vaccine administration certificate. 

Learn more about MSU Health Care here.  To learn more about this position or apply, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter and should be submitted by April 8.

Job of The Week: Assistant Director of Development for the Wharton Center

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as an Assistant Director of Development/Development Officer I at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts (job posting 1009295). If you have a passion for the arts, success in fundraising, and are interested in making philanthropic connections, this may be the role for you. 

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts, celebrating its 42nd season, was founded with the intent to enrich the lives of Michigan residents through art, music, and entertainment. The Wharton Center engages the community through dynamic programming, outreach, and education, and has a mission of making life more meaningful through experiencing performing arts. 

In this position, you will focus on significant contact with prospects whose philanthropic capacity is between $10,000 and $100,000 and more. Additionally, you will manage a portfolio of 80 major donor prospects and average 12 to 15 strategic contacts per month. Your position will help result in greater engagement and movement toward major gift solicitation at an expected rate of 2 to 3 solicitations per month. You will work in coordination with University Advancement and tend to the needs of the Wharton Center verbally and in writing to better facilitate giving, enhance cross-collaboration amongst departments at Wharton Center and within Michigan State University, and maintain accurate donor/prospect records in the Ascend system. As Assistant Director, you will act as a public goodwill ambassador for MSU and the Wharton Center, prepare annual fundraising goals, and attend workshops and seminars to enhance professional development. Find a complete list of job duties on the MSU Careers website.

The education, experience, and skills required for this role include a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Business, and one to three years of related work experience in professional fundraising, higher education fundraising, marketing, or similar. 

Desired qualifications include a strong ability to work collaboratively and individually, a demonstrated track record of financial development, excellent written and verbal skills, and strong interpersonal skills. You should also be available to manage some travel and work some nights and weekends as performance and donor schedules change throughout the events season. 

Learn more about the Wharton Center for Performing Arts here. To learn more about this position or apply, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter and should be submitted by April 21.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager I for the College of Social Science

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This week, we are featuring a job (posting 1025701) for a Communications Manager I in the College of Social Science. In this role you will be responsible for creating communications/marketing related content within the college under the direct supervision of the Director of Communications. This job is considered remote-friendly, with the expectation of regular on-campus presence as mutually agreed upon with your supervisor.

The students, staff, faculty and alumni of the College of Social Science work every day to make our world a better place. From studying how sleep affects our brains to how policies affect our communities to how greenhouse gases affect our planet, social scientists seek to understand and solve the world’s toughest problems.

Your job responsibilities include the development, goal setting, and execution of communication and marketing strategies, campaigns, and other publications (including digital content) for the college. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty to promote research, assist in pitching stories to media outlets, and liaison with other university departments. Additionally, you will create/produce, edit, disseminate, and monitor content for social media, websites, and other publications. Find a complete list of job responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

This role requires knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a four-year degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations plus one to three years of related work experience.

Learn more about the MSU College of Social Science on their website. If you’re ready to apply, visit the MSU Careers website and submit your application with a cover letter, resume, and work examples by March 18.

Job of the Week: Four Full-time Electrician Positions

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We are featuring a job posting (#1019067) to fill four full-time, in-person positions as an Electrician for MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) unit.

IPF is responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and beautifying MSU’s physical campus environment to support the university’s education, research, and outreach missions. The unit’s experienced team keeps MSU running 24/7/365 by supporting the university’s infrastructure needs and providing expert analysis for the university’s objectives.

In this role, you will maintain, repair, and install secondary power distribution systems (120-600 volts), test continuity of electrical circuits of installed or repaired equipment, analyze malfunctioning electrical equipment, install and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and similar equipment, and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, among other responsibilities.

Completion of a high school education (or equivalent training/experience), successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program (or equivalent education/experience), five years of experience in the electrical trade, and possession of a State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license is required.

Ideally, IPF is looking for creative and innovative lifelong learners who can communicate effectively with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.

We encourage you to learn more about MSU’s generous benefits package, which includes comprehensive health care for you and your family, a 10% contribution towards your retirement, sick/vacation/personal/holiday paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.

Ready to apply?

You can learn more about Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) and apply for this position on the MSU Careers website with your resume by February 11.

Job of the Week: IT Analyst

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting for an IT Analyst with the MSU IT Campus IT Experience and Executive Support Team (job posting 1010758). MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

The Campus IT Experience team drives communication and training efforts that raise awareness of IT services available to the MSU community, support positive user experiences, and promote utilization to realize return on institutional investment. If you are interested in providing high-level front-line support for MSU’s Executive areas, this may be the role for you.

In this position with the MSUIT Executive Support team, you’ll be responsible for workstation setup, support, management, and all support needs including AV support setup, mobile device, presentation support, and meeting support. You’ll be a team player reporting to the Executive Support manager, triage incoming customer requests, and handle customer escalations. This may include working with university stakeholders to configure and distribute assets to meet business objectives; tagging, managing, and decommissioning assets.

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include a college degree or equivalent training and one to three years of experience in a related information technology area. You would ideally have experience with imaging, asset management, backup software, working with vendors, and exceptional customer service values and skills.

Learn more about Technology at MSU here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the MSU Careers website for more information. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and three professional references and should be submitted by January 7.

Job of the Week: Director of Production for College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Job of the Week: Director of Production

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as the Director of Production for Broadcasting Services at the MSU College of Communication Arts & Sciences (job posting 984215). If you are interested in managing studio and field television and video production, serving both local and global audiences, providing leadership and supervision to Producers and Production staff, this could be the job for you! You will play a huge role at WKAR and oversee high-quality public media production. 

WKAR public media is a part of Michigan State’s Broadcasting Services, a division of MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences. This includes WKAR TV, WKAR Radio, WKAR.org, WKAR Digital Studios, and WKAR Family. WKAR’s mission is to connect people to powerful ideas that inspire growth, exploration of our world and powerful change. 

This role’s main responsibilities include leading and supervising the team of production staff, implementing production strategies that align with the station’s goals, managing WKAR production schedules, preparing and monitoring budgets and contracts, and working closely with other departments to ensure there is a unified approach to content creation and distribution. You will also need to stay updated with industry trends, introduce new ideas and methods to enhance production and work with the Senior Director of Operations to maintain and identify necessary technologies and equipment needed for successful department operations. 

The education, experience and skills desired for this role include a four-year degree in Telecommunications, Communication, TV broadcasting, film, or a similar field, as well as three to five years of progressively more responsible and related work in a broadcasting unit. You should also have experience working in public media, monitoring interns, advanced communication skills, strong customer and community commitment, and a record of strong project management. All of these skills would collectively prepare you for the role of the Director of Production for WKAR TV and Radio. 

Learn more about WKAR TV and Radio here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information! Applications require a resume and a cover letter, and should be submitted by September 10th.

Job of the Week: Communications Manager I

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This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager I for MSU’s College of Social Science in the Department of Anthropology (job posting 981948). The Department of Anthropology is seeking a Communications Manager to develop, implement, manage, and sustain a comprehensive creative communications strategy that aligns with the department’s strategic goals, increases the visibility of department activities, and enhances the department’s reputation both inside and outside the university.

In this position, you will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to translate complex information into engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple print and digital platforms and venues. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to building and sustaining a cohesive media, communications, and marketing identity as well as developing and implementing a creative media and communications strategy for print, social, and digital media. The Communications Manager will also create visual storytelling and written content for a broad range of audiences, platforms, and channels, develop compelling social media campaigns, manage existing department social media channels, grow department social media reach,  and monitor and track social media analytics and audience engagement.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations and one to three years of work experience in a related area. Experience producing creative digital and print media—including long and short-form video production, identity design, graphic design, newsletters, flyers, brochures, photography, merchandise, etc. is also required to apply. This is an in-person position with the potential for two remote days per week.To learn more, visit the College of Anthropology website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a link to an online portfolio to the MSU Careers website by September 17.

Job of the Week: Recruitment and Admissions Counselor

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This week’s featured job is a Recruitment and Admissions Counselor for MSU’s College of Nursing (job posting 971880). The College of Nursing believes in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. They do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession. 

In this position, you will be responsible for student recruitment (including on- and off-campus events), admissions, and recruitment event facilitation for all graduate programs in the College of Nursing. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to new student recruitment; program admissions; event planning, coordination and support; as well as data tracking, analysis and reporting. All team members in the College of Nursing carry a leadership role that fosters a sense of inclusion, belonging and servant leadership. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree and six months to one year of work experience in admissions, counseling, public relations, student services, or a related area. One year of work experience implementing programs and schedules, making formal presentations, and working with the public is also required. Three years of recruiting experience for graduate and undergraduate programs focused on health professions is desired but not required to apply. 

To learn more, visit the College of Nursing website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the MSU Careers website by August 27. 

Job of the Week: Collections Group Leader

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This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as the Collections Group Lead for MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (posting 868217). If you want to make an impact on your community and Michigan State’s beautiful campus, this may be the job for you. You’ll play a huge role in our mission to manage MSU’s waste as a resource while pursuing professional development. 

Infrastructure Planning and Facilities builds, maintains, and beautifies MSU’s physical campus environment to support the university’s education, research, missions, and long-term infrastructure planning goals. The experienced team of over 1,000 professionals keeps MSU running 24/7 by continuously supporting the needs of Michigan State’s campus. 

This in-person role’s main responsibilities include leading the collections team in moving, sorting, transporting, unloading, counting, storing, and preparation of recycling, surplus, and refuse materials. This position will oversee and train all types of employees (student, temporary, or full-time) and direct the daily work of staff, drivers, and co-pilots.

As Collections Group Leader, you will most importantly divert material from local landfills by employing the highest use of reduction and recycling. Additionally, you will assist the Operations Supervisor with daily labor tasks and scheduling. As a leader for the Collections Group, you’ll exude excellent customer service by responding to incoming emails and phone calls. You will also safely operate university vehicles and equipment to process material in addition to tracking weights and material for data collection.

The education, experience and skills desired for this role includes a high school diploma or equivalent, expert knowledge of recycling operations, the recycling and reuse program. You should also have three years of work experience in recycling machinery, receiving, and shipping large material volumes. You will frequently lift 26 to 75 pounds and sometimes more. You’ll also need training certifications within the first six months, including MSU forklift, Bobcat operator and First Responder/First Aid.

Learn more about MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers at MSU website for more information! Applications require a current resume and a letter expressing interest and qualifications and should be submitted by August 6th. 

Job of the Week: Occupational Safety Compliance Officer

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This week’s featured job is an Occupational Safety Compliance Officer position for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) (job posting 955849). CANR is seeking an Occupational Safety Officer to enhance and lead the College’s safety management program. In the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, students use science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business and creative design to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems related to food, health and the environment.

In this senior-level position, you will oversee workplace health and safety for CANR faculty, staff, students, and visitors while building and fostering a safety-focused culture. In addition, you will develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve a comprehensive occupational health and safety management system. The Occupational Safety Officer will also investigate safety and health concerns and maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, physics, chemistry or a closely related field. Five to eight years of related work experience in industrial/occupational safety and developing and delivering safety training is also required. Experience within an agriculture setting is preferred, but not required to apply.

To learn more, visit the CANR website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and three references to the MSU Careers website by June 11.