Murray State University

Weekly Job Openings Report

July 25, 2008

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. SCHOLARSHIP SPECIALIST (G9), Bursar's Office. Regular, full-time position. Salary $9.47 per hour. Education and/or experience: Two years of college or post-secondary education required with business courses preferred. Must have three years of experience handling billing and collection of receivables. Additional college education may be exchanged to meet a portion of the experience requirement. Excellent microcomputer skills necessary with a working knowledge in Access, Excel, and Word preferred. Should have extensive analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to deal with highly confidential information in stressful financial, academic, and enrollment situations. A keyboarding test is required. Apply at: Human Resources, Murray State University, 404 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312.

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. SERVING LINE WORKER (G4), Food Services. Regular, full-time position (ten-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. Afternoon shift, partial weekend work required. Apply at: Apply at: Murray Career Center (Department of Employment Services), 208 South 5th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

STAFF (Salaried positions. Résumé required.):

1. HEAD WOMEN'S SOFTBALL COACH, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Murray State University. Murray State University is a member of the NCAA Division 1/Ohio Valley Conference. This is a full-time, 12 month position to begin January 2009. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Previous successful collegiate coaching and recruiting experience is required, preferably at the NCAA level. Knowledge of and the ability to apply NCAA and Conference rules as they relate to the women's softball program required. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, community, media and a demonstrated knowledge of fiscal management required. Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills required. Must have working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office). Successful candidate will be required to pass the NCAA Off-Campus Recruiting Exam. Responsibilities: Planning, development and administration of all phases of a new women's softball program. Will begin competition in the 2009-2010 school year. Monitoring of student-athlete academics, participation in fundraising events, and direction of summer camps. Organization and supervision of practices, management of the program's budget, scheduling, coordination of team travel, and supervision of scholarships. Recruiting of quality student-athletes in a program committed to academic and athletic excellence. Application Deadline: August 1, 2008. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Head Women's Softball Coach Search, Attn: Crystal Morrow, Murray State University, Department of Athletics, 217 Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY 42071.

2. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, Finance and Administrative Services. Full-time position to begin August 2008 or negotiable. Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution required, preferably in a field related to human resources. Candidates must have ten (10) years experience in professional level positions in human resources with three (3) years experience in a higher education institution preferred. A broad understanding of human resources issues and the dynamics of a large, complex organization, knowledge of mainframe and microcomputer applications with knowledge of an enterprise resource planning system preferred, demonstrated ability to present clear and concise reports orally and in writing, and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrative officials, and others concerned with personnel matters and administration required. Strong leadership skills, sensitivity to the concerns of University employees and represents their interests, be energetic and self-motivated, show enthusiasm for and commitment to the role of higher education, have the ability to build trust and respect, and possess strong interpersonal skills are preferred. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in planning and managing all areas of human resources with emphasis in benefits, employee relations, and salary administration, manages SunGard HE Banner Human Resources System to support the University's efforts in recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best candidates for meeting the University's mission and goals, works with employee assistance and staff development programs, maintains consistently formatted University-wide, non-academic employee position descriptions, assists in the hiring of non-academic personnel, supports and monitors the employee evaluation system, oversees consistent grievance procedures for non-exempt staff, ensures compliance with state and federal legislation including compliance for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the human resources area, manages departmental budget and a health care budget of over $7 million, and provide leadership and assists in the development of Human Resources Office staff. Application Deadline: August 8, 2008. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references to: Director of Human Resources Search Chair, Murray State University, 322 Sparks Hall, 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.