Job of the Week: Technical Aide

This week, we are featuring a job posting from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a temporary Technical Aide position (posting 865050). The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources works to enhance the quality of life for the people of Michigan and the world by advancing knowledge about agricultural needs, natural resources and food systems.

This temporary position is in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife to work with a large crew at two bird-banding stations during fall migration research. They will also maintain consistent data collection, assess the condition of captured birds and work alongside intern data collectors. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers Website. 

Candidates applying for this temporary position should possess strong species identification skills and it is preferred that they have relevant experience in banding and identifying eastern landbirds. They will be responsible for assessing the condition of the birds and effectively communicating with visitors and answering questions. This position will go from August 13 to October 20, 2023.

To learn more about the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, canr.msu.edu/fw. To apply for this position, submit a letter of interest detailing relevant experience, a resume and three references familiar with your banding experience here by August 1. 

June Events Round-Up

Are you looking for activities for you and your family in the upcoming month? There are events (in-person and virtual) on campus and in the Greater Lansing community. Many events require registration, so be sure to click the links to learn more.

Campus Events

Learning Opportunities

  • June 5 – Self-Compassion – An Essential Skill for Success: This course will provide an overview of the research on self-compassion, define what self-compassion is and challenge the myths about self-compassion that lead people to be overly harsh and critical with themselves.
  • June 7 – Finding Time: Time Management Strategies for Busy Professionals: Improve skills that may help reduce strain related to task accomplishment and time constraints.
  • June 13 – Cultural Competency: Join HR’s Organization and Professional Development team in building cultural awareness and inclusiveness skills that strengthen cultural competence.
  • June 20 – Performance Management for Hybrid Teams: This class will share best practices, and identify tips and strategies for developing strong and high performing hybrid teams using MSU’s Performance Excellence process.
  • June 21 – Taming the Email Beast: This program features specific tips for Outlook and Gmail users, but is applicable to any email user.
  • Starting June 21 – Crucial Conversations® for Mastering Dialogue: This program teaches techniques that allow you to make room for different opinions and perspectives, find mutual respect and common purpose, and dialogue openly.
  • June 22 – Ready, Set, Change!: Discover a simpler and faster approach to help individuals and organizations adopt change to ensure objectives are met.

Health & Wellness

Family-Friendly Activities

  • June 3 – Family Day: PLAY: Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. All ages are welcome.
  • June 14 – Story Time at the Museum: Knowing Nature: Join East Lansing Public Library’s STEAM Educator Dr. Eric Berling for a nature-themed story time at the MSU Museum.

Job of the Week: Space Management Coordinator

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

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

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.

Nominate an Employee for the 2023 Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Today!

Do you work with an outstanding MSU employee performing clerical-technical duties? Acknowledge their hard work and dedication to MSU by nominating them for the Clerical-Technical (CT) Recognition Award! Nominations are now being accepted through Friday, August 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

The winner of this annual award is selected based on the following criteria:

  • Respect of their peers and continuous diligence in attending to their daily responsibilities.
  • Concern for students, faculty, staff, and colleagues in their respective units, particularly (but not limited to) those assisting overseas U.S. students and faculty, international students, international faculty, etc.
  • Extraordinary and significant contributions to the community or public service.
  • Innovative thinking in facilitating unit tasks and responsibilities.

Individuals may be nominated by any member of the MSU community, and the recipient will be selected by the CT Recognition Award Selection Committee. The winner will be profiled in the HR Source monthly newsletter and will receive a monetary award of $1,000 from the endowment fund in recognition of their outstanding service.

This award is given by the Thomas and Concettina Gliozzo Endowment Fund. Charles Gliozzo is director emeritus of MSU’s Study Abroad program. Thomas and Concettina Gliozzo were immigrants who became U.S. citizens and valued the importance of education throughout their lives.

How to Nominate an Employee

To nominate an individual:

  1. Complete a nomination form.
  2. Collect a minimum of two support letters (maximum of five) by MSU colleagues. You may include additional information if it supports the applicant’s nomination.

Please Note: nominees must be part of the CT Union. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023. Email the PDF nomination form with a minimum of two support letters to serviceawards@hr.msu.edu with the subject line: CT Recognition Award Selection Committee.

May Events Round-up

Are you looking for activities for you and your family in the upcoming month? There are events (in-person and virtual) on campus and in the Greater Lansing community. Many events require registration, so be sure to click the links to learn more.

Campus Events

May 14Piano Monster: Enjoy a musical performance from four grand piano players at the Fairchild Theatre.

May 18 Eat at State – Dining at Brody Hall: The International Employee Resource Group is hosting this opportunity for Spartans to connect on issues related to the international community.  

May 21Museum Tour: The Nightly News (free): Experience and contribute to this interactive installation at the Broad Art Museum.

May 21Red Cedar Organ Recital: Hear from New York-based organist, Renee Anne Louprette, on MSU’s custom made organ. 

Learning Opportunities

Starts May 10 Crucial Conversations For Accountability: Learn nine powerful skills for resolving performance problems.

May 17 Understanding And Navigating Shame In The Workplace: Learn how to be less susceptible to efforts by others to use shame triggering to diminish the leader’s effectiveness, sustainability and efforts to develop inclusive, diverse and healthy work team cultures.

May 17 Records Management And Retention At MSU (free): Learn the rules, regulations and strategies to help manage university records. 

May 18 Strategic Planning: Learn how to move from ideas to action in this workshop.

May 25 Managing Challenging Geriatric Behaviors: The Adult Caregivers Employee Resource Group is hosting this session to teach others how to identify and manage challenging new behaviors.

Starts May 30 Building Awareness And Understanding Using The Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (free): Join a group of your peers in attending this workshop to increase cultural self-understanding of communication and conflict resolution approach.

Health and Wellness

Starts May 1 Food and Nutrition Counseling (free): Schedule an appointment with a registered dietitian for advice on how to improve your lifestyle and eating habits. 

Starts May 2Chair Yoga (free): Learn stretching and strengthening concepts that can be applied at home or in the workplace.

May 15 Rest with Music (free): Regenerate your mind, body and spirit at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 17 Zumba Session with Rachel Perez: Enjoy a lunch hour of Zumba from the Women’s Networking Association.

Family-Friendly Activities

Starts May 5Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars: Explore Hawai’i and the Pacific at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 6 Family Day: OPEN (free): Make creative connections through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the Broad Art Museum.

May 6 Parent/Caregiver and Tot Music and Movement Class: The Family Employee Resource Group is offering the chance to explore the transformative nature of music and movement! This class is open to children 18-36 months old and siblings are welcome. 

Starts May 7 One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure: Take an adventure with some familiar faces from Sesame Street at the Abrams Planetarium. 

May 8 Monday Night Open House (free): View insects from all over the world at the MSU Bug House.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Let’s celebrate by doing our part in helping the planet. Recycling is great, but there’s so much more we can do. Here are some ways you can help our Spartan community go green. Whether you are working from home, heading into the office or any combination, use these great tips and resources to make your lifestyle more sustainable.

MSU Recycling Center always leads the charge for reusable materials at MSU. The center is open seven days a week for dropping off materials. These materials can be anything and everything from books, cardboard, glass, plastics and more. Find their hours along with what and how to drop things off at the MSU Recycling Center website

If you do spend some or all of your workday away from home, consider looking into clean commuting options. You can MSU Bikes offers new and ready-to-ride affordable used bikes for sale plus a full menu of bike repair services with one of the largest workshops in Michigan.  They also rent bikes if you’re needing a bike for a shorter to longer term and don’t want the headache of maintaining a bike or selling it when you leave campus.  MSU Bikes also offers 1-on-1 bike services, like commuter assistance, helping you find the safest, lowest-stress route from your home to campus.  MSU Parking now offers secure covered bike parking and MSU has many DIY repair and air stations in every neighborhood of campus for your convenience.  Full details can be found on MSU Bikes’ website.  

Capital Area Transportation Authority offers multiple clean commute options with travel modes that fit your work hours and location. CATA also offers a commute cost calculator by examining how much money you spend driving and how much you can save by using the bus and other CATA services. Visit the CATA website to learn how to add CATA to your sustainable daily routine. 

Spin electric scooters are the newest addition to clean, affordable, convenient and fun ways to get around campus. These scooters are dockless, so no need to find a charger to pick them up or drop them off. They operate seven days a week during all daylight hours. To ride these electric scooters that travel up to 14 miles per hour, just download the Spin App and scan the unique QR code on the scooter you want to ride. Get ready to ride on and around campus by going to MSU’s Spin Scooter landing page

Are you looking for some new accessories to improve your work space? The MSU Surplus Store is worth checking out! Finding items second hand is a great way to make a pledge to go green, especially when everything is at such great prices. Read MSU HR’s feature on the Surplus Store to learn more about the great services and items they offer!

This Earth Day, it has never been easier to make a pledge and go green. Reduce your carbon footprint with a clean commute, reuse and shop second hand at the MSU Surplus Store, and of course, recycle at the MSU Recycling Center. Putting in the effort this Earth Day and every day after will make a difference for our planet.

Job of the Week: Assistant Director, Deputy CISO

This week, we are featuring a posting from MSU Information Technology Services for an Assistant Director/Deputy CISO (posting 855234). MSU IT provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU.

This position will work within the MSU Information Security Department which manages risks to information systems, responds to incidents, and takes proactive measures to ensure compliance and security throughout the university. The Deputy CISO is responsible for assisting the CISO with the management of relevant information security operations within the MSU IT organization. This includes strategy, personnel, security infrastructure, incident response, policy enforcement, emergency planning, and security awareness. . Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Deputy CISO should have knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree and more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible work experience. Experience leading, managing, and maintaining a Security Operations Center (SOC) function is desired. 

This is a hybrid remote position with some on-site presence necessary, and the successful candidate will be expected to live within commuting distance from MSU’s East Lansing campus.

To learn more about MSU IT, visit tech.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter, three professional references and apply here by May 9.

Job of the Week: Human Resources Generalist

This week, we are featuring a posting from our own department, MSU Human Resources, for a Human Resources Generalist position (posting 855102). Human Resources provides strategic human resources expertise, counsel, support and services for the MSU community.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will primarily be part of the Solutions Center customer service team, with the possibility of cross-training with other teams. You will interact with all HR stakeholder groups to answer questions, problem-solve, and educate stakeholders on requirements related to MSU policies, work rules, contracts, systems, and regulations. Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer service orientation are a requirement for this role. Find a list of all responsibilities on the MSU Careers website.

The future Human Resources Generalist should be an adaptable professional with a four-year degree in human resources, social science, business, or a related field. You should have six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in human resources.

To learn more about MSU Human Resources, visit hr.msu.edu. To apply for this position, prepare a resume, cover letter and apply here by April 25.