Murray State University

STAFF (Hourly positions. Application Required.):

1. RE-ADVERTISEMENT: PAYROLL SPECIALIST (G12), Department of Accounting and Financial Services. Regular, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Salary $11.92 per hour. Education and/or experience: A bachelor's degree in a business related field with two years of general payroll experience or an associate's degree in a business related field with four years of payroll experience are required. A bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred. Skills in the use of Excel and Word are required, with skills in Access Database preferred; a test in these skills is required. Responsibilities will include preparing and entering payroll data within a computerized payroll system, processing and auditing payroll data, maintenance and analysis of payroll accounts, and preparation of internal payroll reports. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Candidate must also be detail oriented, able to complete tasks with accuracy in a timely and efficient manner within specified deadlines. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071.

2. NCAA ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST (G12), Registrar's Office. Regular, full-time position. Salary $11.92 per hour. Education and/or experience: Bachelor's degree and three years of office experience required. Advanced computer skills (beyond classroom experience) required; Excel and Access preferred. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong mathematical and logical reasoning skills required, plus experience with mathematical applications and use of a calculator. Experience reading MSU's MAP reports and knowledge of degree requirements preferred. Responsibilities include the academic certification of all student-athletes as well as monitoring and projecting their future eligibility, verifying the projected eligibility of prospective and transfer athletes, and preparing the Academic Performance Rate report as well as tracking and projecting future APR rates throughout the year. Will be responsible for monitoring student-athlete and university progress toward NCAA goals and working with the Registrar and the Athletics Department in response to ad-hoc needs as requested. Must maintain student-athlete databases for current and historical reporting to OVC, NCAA, and related surveys to outside agencies. Will be required to assist with research and the preparation of reports at a professional level through the use of Access and Excel. A keyboarding test is required. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312.

3. CARPENTER A (G10), Facilities Management. Regular, full-time position. Salary $10.20 per hour. Training and/or experience: Four years of experience in general carpentry trade required. Carpentry through vocational school or apprenticeship program helpful. Must have knowledge of equipment such as table saws, radial arm saws, band saw, skill saw, saber saw, joiner, router, drill press, hammer drill, belt sander, and hand planes. Must be able to remember oral and written instructions, read blueprints, and supervise Carpenter B. A valid driver's license is required. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II (G8), Teacher Education Services. Regular, full-time position. Salary $8.84 per hour. Education and/or experience: Two years of college and three years of secretarial experience in a business or university required. Additional college and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications. Must be able to use typewriter, computer, copier, fax machine, printer, scanner, telephone and other office equipment; knowledge of Microsoft Office and Crystal Reports preferred. Excellent communication skills required. Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality, set priorities, multitask, organize and deal effectively with a variety of constituents to include school district personnel. Responsibilities include creating reports for student teaching and Teacher Education, processing payments to university coordinators and supervising teachers, entering and managing data in COESIS, completing university forms, and other duties as assigned. A keyboarding test is required. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312.

5. CASHIER (G6), University Store. Regular, full-time position. Salary $7.79 per hour. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or equivalent with one year of cash register experience required. Experience involving transactions with all credit cards and MSU Debit Card System preferred. Position will also include working in various other areas of the Bookstore and other duties as assigned by the Director. Excellent public relations skills important. Must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, co-workers, and students. Accuracy and minimal mistakes essential in this position. Hours during academic year will be Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Wednesday (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon), Saturday (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), and Sunday (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Rest of year flexible hours required depending on Bookstore schedule. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312.

6. GROUNDSKEEPER II (G6), Facilities Management (Heavy Equipment Div.). Regular, full-time position. Salary $7.79 per hour. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or equivalent required. Two years of experience required operating farm tractors, chain saws, jack hammers, hand tools for earth work, soil compactors, trucks up to 1 1/2 ton, and landscape maintenance and installation. Valid driver's license required (will be required to obtain a Class B CDL driver's license). Must possess memory for oral and written directions and have a thorough knowledge of safe working conditions. Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work alone and possibly direct a small crew of groundskeepers. Duties include sidewalk demolition and repair, solid waste disposal and recycling, athletic field renovation, tree and shrub installation and maintenance, snow and ice removal, turf grass installation and renovation, installation of signs and other duties as assigned. Preemployment drug screening required. Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

7. GROUNDSKEEPER I (G5), Facilities Management (Heavy Equipment Div.). Regular, full-time position. Salary $7.52 per hour. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or equivalent required. One year of experience required (two years preferred) operating farm tractors, chain saws, jack hammers, hand tools for earth work, soil compactors, trucks up to 1 1/2 ton, and landscape maintenance and installation. Valid driver's license required (will be required to obtain a Class B CDL driver's license). Must possess memory for oral and written directions and have a thorough knowledge of safe working conditions. Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and lift 50 pounds. Duties include sidewalk demolition and repair, solid waste disposal and recycling, athletic field renovation, tree and shrub installation and maintenance, snow and ice removal, turf grass installation and renovation, installation of signs and other duties as assigned. Preemployment drug screening required. Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

8. GROUNDS TRUCK DRIVER (G5), Facilities Management. Regular, full-time (40 hours per week). Salary $7.52 per hour. Education and/or experience: High school graduate or equivalent required. One year of experience in driving vehicles and equipment required with previous experience in work related to grounds maintenance preferred. Will assist in labor related work in the heavy equipment division as assigned by supervision. Experience preferred in the operation and maintenance of large trucks in an environment when tight spaces are predominant and pedestrian traffic is heavy. Must possess a valid driver's license (will be required to obtain a CDL Class B driver's license). Preemployment drug screening required. Apply at Murray State University, Human Resources, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312.

9. BUILDING SERVICES TECHNICIAN (G4), Facilities Management--Housing. Regular, full-time position (day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Salary $7.20 per hour. Training and/or experience: Must be capable of performing general custodial duties, following verbal and written instructions, lifting 50 pounds, and performing manual labor. Must become familiar with methods, materials, and equipment for cleaning, such as chemicals, floor buffers, carpet shampooing machines, and vacuum cleaners. Must wear the prescribed uniform and be neat in appearance and well groomed. Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to work with a diverse population. Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

10. SNACK BAR WORKER (G4), Food Services. Regular, full-time position (ten-months, forty hours per week). Salary $7.20 per hour. Training and/or experience: Six months working with public preferably in a food service setting. Must be able to serve proper portions of food and use slicers, mixers, and cutters. Must possess ability to maintain attention to many items and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Will be required to prepare food in a sanitary and palatable manner and properly use, care, and clean equipment. Afternoon shift, partial weekend work required. Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

11. SERVING LINE WORKER (G4), Food Services. Regular, full-time position (10-months, 40 hours per week). Salary $7.20 per hour. Training and/or experience: Six months working with public preferably in a food service setting. Must be able to use slicers, mixers, and cutters. Must possess ability to maintain attention to many items and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Will be required to prepare food in a sanitary and palatable manner and properly use, care, and clean equipment. Day shift. Apply at: Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

STAFF (Salaried positions. Résumé required.):

2. STRENGTH COACH, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Murray State University. NCAA Division 1/Ohio Valley Conference. Full-time, 12 month position to begin August 2008. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Ability to work well with students, faculty, community and media is required. Demonstrated understanding of and strong commitment to cultural diversity; good communication skills; strong leadership and organizational skills is required. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), and USA Weightlifting (USAW) certificated are preferred. At least one year of collegiate strength and conditioning coaching experience, full or part-time, preferred. Strong background in Olympic lifting preferred. Responsibilities: Assist in the design and implement training protocols for teams and athletes; assist the athletic training staff in rehabilitation and injury prevention as needed; supervise the workout sessions for each team; instruction of proper techniques for strength & conditioning, supervision of weight room employees; make recommendations for the purchase of new equipment; arrangement for maintenance and repair of equipment; and ensure safe operation and professional supervision of the facility. Primary team responsibilities will be Football, Women's Volleyball, Women's Track, Men's & Women's Cross Country, Baseball, and Women's Soccer. Application Deadline: August 15, 2008. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references to: Crystal Morrow, Strength Coach Search, Murray State University, Department of Athletics, 217 Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY 42071.

3. ASSISTANT FACILITY MANAGER, Regional Special Events Center. Full-time, non-tenured, 12 month position to begin September 2008. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years experience in facility management, marketing, public relations, sales or a related field required. Must have ability to create professional desktop publishing documents. Must be able to demonstrate initiative and ability to interface with departments and personnel on campus. Must be able to work evenings, weekend and holidays. Prior supervisory experience and industry experience preferred. Knowledge of area/convention facilities recordkeeping, report preparation and finance preferred. Graphic and web design experience preferred. Responsibilities: Implement and assess promotional and advertising strategies for the Regional Special Events Center and Lovett Auditorium, its events, clients and corporate efforts. Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of all events, logistical setups, facility bookings, event promotional activities, facility and corporate efforts, production and dissemination of both press and facility related information, development and maintenance of effective working relationships with media, government, and the university community. Duties also include providing support and services as requested to promoters, clients and/or vendors, coordination of departmental goals and assignments with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the Facility Manager. Application Deadline: Postmarked by August 15, 2008. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and names, addresses and contact numbers of three professional references to: Search Committee Chair, Murray State University, Regional Special Events Center, 1401 State Route 121 North, Murray, KY 42071.

4. GRANT WRITER, Department of Regional Stewardship & Outreach. Full-time position to begin September 2008. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one year of related work experience in a university or business setting required. Must have strong organizational, communication and decision making skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and collaboratively is required. Working computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, and Internet research capability required. Experience with initiating and writing grants preferred. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours to meet deadlines is required. Responsibilities: Under leadership of the Executive Director of Regional Stewardship, lead institution's efforts to search for and write grant proposals for organizations within Murray State University's 18 county service region. Assist university faculty, staff and regional organizations with developing grant applications and identifying potential funding sponsors at the federal, state, local corporate and private level. Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure state and federal regulatory issues affecting the university are in compliance. Application Deadline: August 18, 2008. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, names and contact information for three professional references, to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Regional Stewardship, 319 Wells Hall, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3341.