Advertising a Position
Most positions can be advertised concurrently on-campus and off-campus. If a department decides to advertise a position off-campus, it is encouraged that they use Graystone Group Advertising, with whom the University has a long-standing working relationship for recruitment advertising needs.
The Graystone Group provides recruitment solutions for MSU at NO CHARGE. The Spartan community pays what the media charges, or less.
Graystone has created savings opportunities for Michigan State including:
- Chronicle of Higher Education (open rate: $435 for 60 days)
- MSU Rate: $365 (16% discount)
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education (open rate: $425 for 60 days)
- MSU Rate: $365 for (14% discount)
- HigherEdJobs.com (open rate: $370 for 60 days)
- MSU Rate: $333 (10% discount)
- Academic Keys (open rate: $315 for 120 days)
- MSU Rate: $195 (38% discount)
Upon request, Graystone will provide advertising site performance metrics.
Graystone also offers other services, including:
- Targeted Social Media
- Diversity Solutions
- Content Messaging Programs (for hard to fill positions)
The Graystone representative, Bob Sheftic, is on campus often and welcomes the opportunity for in-person meetings as well as ZOOM calls and general inquiries. His contact information is: rgsheftic@graystoneadv.com (1-800-544-0005 ext. 300).
Departments may create their own text or contact Graystone Group for assistance. Advertising text should always include:
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the minimum requirements of the position as stated in the posting
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the posting number assigned for posting
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the phrase "For an application, visit our website"
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the closing date for applications
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a statement at the end of the advertisement that says MSU is an Affirmative-Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer.
Sources for Employment Advertising
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For a list of minority and women recruiting sites, see OIII Support Staff Recruitment Resources.
Native American Employment-Related Information
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
http://www.aises.org/
Latino/Hispanic Employment-Related Information
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For more information contact:
Julian Samora Research Institute
Michigan State University
219 S. Harrison Rd
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
Phone (517) 432-1317
Facsimile (517) 432-2221
E-mail jsamorai@msu.edu -
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/
African-American Employment-Related Information
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Diverse Issues in Higher Education
http://www.diverseeducation.com/
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Michigan Chronicle
https://michronicleonline.com/
More General Minority Employment-Related Information
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Workplace Diversity
workplacediversity.com -
INSIGHT Into Diversity (formerly Affirmative Action Register)
www.InsightIntoDiversity.com
Departments will need to provide Human Resources with the date the advertisement will be running so that the application materials are prepared and electronic communications are updated.
Departments will be responsible for paying for advertising and will be billed directly by Graystone. This direct billing will not change the current university discounts. Departments may pay for these advertising services by using the University Procurement card if the charges are less than $2,500, or a Direct Payment Voucher.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 517-353-4434 or Purchasing at 517-355-0357.
