Major Administrative Unit: University Communications and Marketing
Job Title: Director of Finance and Human Resources
Job Classification: Administrative Associate II/S, APSA 15
The Administrative Associate II/S is responsible for overseeing the financial, human resources, purchasing and facilities management functions of University Communications and Marketing (UCAM) including participation in development of unit strategic initiatives and policies and procedures as it relates to finance and human resources. The director manages the annual budget process to ensure funds support priorities, are budgeted appropriately and are spent according to fiscal policy. The position is responsible for categorizing expenses and providing detailed information to forecast future budgets. It also supports the unit’s human resources needs, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining employee records and processing HR documents. The director is the unit’s liaison with the university’s procurement office and plays an essential role in supporting departmental procurement and contracts.
University Communications and Marketing increases awareness of and appreciation for Michigan State University, its people and its impact as a leading global public research university, builds trust and inspires connection to cultivate support and make MSU a preferred choice.
Budget and Financial Administration
Human Resources
Procurement
Supervision and Staff Development
Other
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Accounting, Management or field related to employing unit; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in financial or accounting practices, developing research projects, funding and grant practices and/or experience in a field related to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field. Eight to ten years of as fiscal officer developing budgets, approving expenditures and forecasting; experience with human resources, personnel management, and supervision of support staff; demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to interact with varied constituents in a timely, courteous and professional manner; and ability to multitask and prioritize work. Experience with all aspects of EBS including, but not limited to, Kuali Financial Systems, SAP HR/Payroll and Spartan Financial Navigator; experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI; demonstrated orientation to teamwork and collaboration, process improvement, problem solving and adaptability to change; ability to focus on continuous learning for self-improvement and expansion of skills and skill-sets. Related experience in a higher education setting is highly desirable.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by August 5. The posting is No. 1058284. Applications must include:
Major Administrative Unit: University Communications and Marketing
Job Title: Director of Internal and Executive Communications
Job Classification: Senior Communications Manager/S, APSA15
The Senior Communications Manager/S plays a strategic leadership role in shaping, guiding, and executing Michigan State University’s internal messaging and executive-level communications. This position ensures the university's voice is clear, consistent, and compelling across internal audiences while enhancing the visibility and impact of presidential and leadership messaging.
The Senior Communications Manager/S will work in collaboration with the entire University Communications and Marketing (UCAM) team to design, plan, implement and lead internal and executive communications, including content, channels, desired impacts and measurement goals. Working directly for MSU’s VP and Chief Communications Officer, this position will be responsible for building important internal relationships and informing and engaging external stakeholders in order to increase the university’s visibility, strengthen MSU’s reputation as a world-class education and research leader, and respond to issues of concern and advance its mission.
This position is also responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy for both internal and executive communications and for driving metrics that increase the effectiveness of the messages and expand the reach of owned and earned channels that reach internal and external audiences. The position will directly integrate and support programs and initiatives that are presidential priorities, oversee writing and web support for the Board of Trustees and work to build a collaborative and open culture within University Communications and Marking and across the institution.
Internal Communications is a core function of UCAM . This position will oversee the development of the primary internal communications suite of products, including InsideMSU, The Weekly and Connect. The Director will manage the strategic direction of the channel, layout and distribution strategies and is responsible for staying up-to-date on trends in internal communications, specifically related to higher education. They also will work with vendors and consultants to gather best practices and research how the MSU community likes to receive their information and content creation. Additionally, the Director will continue to seek out, create and expand other internal communication efforts across campus.
This role includes budget, planning, procedure development and analytics responsibility and will supervise employees within the unit.
Related to issues and crisis, this position may contribute to message development and audience segmentation on daily breaking issues, providing insight into university protocols and background knowledge on a diverse range of issues. Further, the Senior Communications Manager/S may contribute to identifying, analyzing and collaborating on complicated issues and developing strategies to ensure the right messages are communicated to the right audiences, both internally and externally.
University Communications and Marketing increases awareness of and appreciation for Michigan State University, its people and its impact as a leading global public research university, builds trust and inspires connection to cultivate support and make MSU a preferred choice.
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in English, journalism, public relations, marketing, telecommunications or communications, or a related field; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in news media or media relations or in a field which corresponds to the particular department of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by August 5. The posting is No. 1058242. Applications must include:
Major Administrative Unit: University Communications and Marketing
Job Title: Digital Managing Editor
Job Classification: Communications Manager II/S, APSA 14
As Digital Managing Editor, you will play a key role in shaping how MSU advances its mission and brand through highly visible digital content products and channels, including the MSU homepage, MSUToday content hub and flagship email products. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering timely, engaging and brand-aligned content and messaging through key channels and products to connect with core audiences – students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. You are responsible for editorial quality and product integrity by using strong editorial judgment, overseeing targeted content production, planning across channels, setting KPIs targets and optimizing performance. You’ll manage a collaborative team, work across the department and the university, partner with other channel leaders and drive editorial strategy to fuel affinity, trust and reputation and spur action through tailored, data-informed and multichannel digital content experiences. This includes integrating tools like AI and adopting an upgraded web content management system (CMS), digital asset management (DAM) and content operations platform to improve internal efficiency and effectiveness.
University Communications and Marketing increases awareness of and appreciation for Michigan State University, its people and its impact as a leading global public research university, builds trust and inspires connection to cultivate support and make MSU a preferred choice.
Content Planning and Editorial Leadership
Insights and Technology Accumen
Editorial and Content Production
Mentorship, Management and Campus Collaboration/Support
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in journalism, communications, public relations, advertising or related communication arts program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in planning, producing, editing and managing content in a deadline-driven environment for web, email, social media, media or public relations, including writing and editing for a variety of formats such as web pages, features articles and news releases; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To assure full consideration, please apply online at careers.msu.edu by August 12. The posting is No. 1058591. Applications must include: