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George Washington University is looking for a Director

I would like to announce an opening for the position of Director of The George Washington University’s Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research. You will find the description below; to apply or to learn more, visit www.gwu.jobs and enter posting number 0600363:

The George Washington University seeks a Director for its Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research, a university-wide office providing a wide range of services for students learning about and applying for national fellowship and research opportunities. The Center fosters a culture of excellence in scholarship and service among undergraduates by informing students of the opportunities provided by prestigious national fellowship and research awards, and by implementing a variety of programs to cultivate student interest in and qualifications for these awards. The Director collaborates closely with faculty and administrators throughout the University to prepare students for these opportunities. The Director reports to the Executive Director, Honors, Fellowships and Research and is expected to supervise one staff person.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in an academic discipline in the liberal arts and sciences is required, and a doctorate with at least 3 years of college teaching is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have experience working directly with Honors-caliber students as well as with University faculty and administrators. Key characteristics of the new Director will include: excellent communications, administrative and organizational skills; capacity for designing and implementing educational programs necessary for student success; ability to engage faculty in the crucial tasks of mentoring, evaluating and providing constructive feedback to student applicants.

Anne Ciechanowski, Coordinating Advisor

Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research

714 21st Street NW

202-994-0517

ciech@gwu.edu

www.gwu.edu/~fellcent

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Senator Kennedy’s Judiciary Committee Office Seeks Unpaid Administrative Interns

Senator Kennedy’s Judiciary committee staff handles all judiciary issues that come before the U.S. Senate, including: Constitutional, civil rights, and criminal law; judicial nominations; immigration and refugees, patent, trademark and copyright law; and other issues relating to the administration of justice. Administrative intern responsibilities include answering phones, preparing briefing books, attending hearings, and other administrative tasks. Interns are exposed to substantive aspects of policy formation and the legislative process.

Interns are expected to have strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. College students and recent grads majoring in political science, pre-law, public policy, or other social sciences are encouraged to apply. Position available starting immediately through the end of May for part time or full time interns. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to judiciarydemintern@gmail.com.

Posted Monday March 31, 2008

Assistant Director for Major Scholarships

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE

Assistant Director for Major Scholarships

(University Honors Program)

www.siu.edu/~honors

 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Major Scholarships, University Honors Program.

The Office of Major Scholarship Advisement was established in 2003 to provide support and guidance to students seeking national scholarships and fellowships and to serve as the central coordinating office for the institution for nationally competitive scholarships.

The University seeks a person with energy and initiative who can provide leadership in the development of the Office of Major Scholarship Advisement. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of the Honors Program and assist in the administration and supervision of, and recruitment of on-campus candidates for, major nationally competitive scholarships (such as the Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, and NSF). The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties including serving on campus committees and leading the Major Scholarship Council. The person is responsible for developing and facilitating systems to: identify potential applicants early in their academic careers; recruit, guide, and mentor students through the application process; coordinate final application materials; groom candidates for interviews; conduct workshops for outstanding students; help prepare faculty members to serve as mentors and advise faculty on drafting letters of support for students; promote awareness about nationally competitive scholarships; develop and maintain the major scholarship website; and submit a written annual report for the Director of the University Honors Program. The Assistant Director will act as the liaison to directors of national foundations and scholarship programs, hold membership in NAFA and attend national meetings to stay current with the changing framework for fellowships and scholarships.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree, have familiarity with the administration of nationally competitive scholarships at a 4-year university in the United States, and have at least 3 years' experience in team-building, public relations, and conference planning and facilitation. The Assistant Director must have a broad understanding of the process of major scholarship competition, high computer liter­acy, a commitment to enriched undergraduate education, and the ability to speak and write effectively and clearly. Effective date: Position begins July 1, 2008. Application Deadline: April 7, 2008, or until the position is filled.

To apply: Send application letter, résumé, and 3 letters of reference to:

                       Jim Allen, Interim Director
                       University Honors Program
                       1000 Faner Drive
                       Southern Illinois University Carbondale
                       Carbondale, IL 62901

 

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and wiIl receive consideration.

IUP Honors College Assistant Director (State University Administrator 2)

Should I apply to be the new Assistant Director of the Robert E. Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania?

Do you love to learn and discover? Are you deeply curious, interested in ideas, people, and the world? A love of learning and approaching the big questions to which there are no easy answers and respect for each other is at the heart of the Cook Honors College.

If you are someone who wants to help students, faculty, and staff and understands how things, ideas, and events fit together; someone who is not afraid to dream or to have a vision of a larger world and your place in it, you should feel right at home here.

Qualifications: Master's degree required. Desirable skills include oral communication, writing skills in a variety of genres, problem solving, analytical ability, multi-tasking, databases, and budgeting. Experience preferred in one or more of the areas reflected in the job description. The ideal candidate will demonstrate in the application, evidence of creativity, professionalism, perseverance, life-long learning and enjoyment of learning, strong work ethic and vision. All applicants must be work eligible and perform well during the interviews.

How to apply: Send letter of application, resume and two letters of reference electronically to Kevin Berezansky. Letters of reference may be emailed (preferred) to kevinb@iup.edu or mailed to Robert E. Cook Honors College, Attn: Search Committee, 290 Pratt Drive, 136 Whitmyre Hall, IUP, Indiana, PA 15705. Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

To learn more about the Robert E. Cook Honors College, visit www.iup.edu/honors. Download AsstDirectorJobDescription.doc

For employment information, see www.iup.edu/employment.

IUP, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and through providing equal employment to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.

Legal Assistant

LAW OFFICES NILS H. LJUNGMAN & ASSOCIATES

Attorneys At Law

Patent and Trademark Attorneys

Dear Dr. Berlin,

In accordance with our earlier telephone conversation today, Monday, February 25, 2008, I would like to provide you with further details regarding our open Legal Assistant position.

As I mentioned, we are an intellectual property law firm that prepares and prosecutes patents and trademarks for international and domestic clients. Several members of our staff have English degrees, and they have each been successful in their roles at Nils H. Ljungman & Associates. Therefore, we are currently seeking an individual with an English background as well as an interest in technology to fill our Legal Assistant position.

Please provide your undergraduate and graduate students with the details mentioned above, so that interested parties may send their résumés and cover letters to one of the following:

E-mail: nhla@verizon.net

Mail:

P.O. Box 130

Greensburg, PA 15601-0130

Fax: 724-836-2313

We kindly request that your students do not contact us by telephone. Thank you for assistance in this matter.  We look forward to hearing from your students.

Very truly yours,

Erika M. Frye

Legal Assistant

Nils H. Ljungman & Associates

585 Rugh Street, Suite 301

P.O. Box 130

Greensburg, PA 15601-0130, U.S.A.

Telephone: 724-836-2305

Telefax: 724-836-2313

E-Mail: nhla@verizon.net

Flight 93 Memorial - 2 Seasonal Positions

Flight 93 National Memorial is seeking candidates for two (2) seasonal positions for 2008.  Both positions are temporary and will last 12 weeks.

One position will start in May or June 2008 and last until July or August. The second position will start in August and last until October.  The pay and grade for these positions is a GS-05 at $14.24 per hour, working 40 hours per week.  Both positions will work on the weekends. 

The primary responsibilities include: provide basic interpretation to visitors at the Flight 93 Temporary Memorial in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania provide visitor services and information such as directions, area attractions and services, etc. assist with facilitating focus group discussions with visitors about the meaning of Flight 93 in preparation for an Interpretive Plan for the memorial assist with special events, parking and traffic control, motorcoach tours, and school groups provide a point of contact in emergency situations for the safety of the visitor and volunteers complete daily reports and visitor statistics maintain supplies and brochures, and minimal site clean-up.

Some duties will be assigned to be completed in the Flight 93 National Memorial planning office in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Basic computer skills are required.  A uniform will be provided. There is no housing available.

If anyone is interested, watch for the listing at www.usajobs.gov or contact:

Barbara J. Black
Site Manager
Flight 93 National Memorial

109 West Main Street, Suite 104

Somerset, PA 15501

814.443.4557 (office)
814.279.4820 (cell)
814.443.2180 (fax)

University Fellowships Office Director Position

The vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education announces a search for the director of the University Fellowships Office. The position will be available in March.

The University Fellowships Office promotes opportunities for Penn State students to compete successfully for major national and international awards and scholarships and provides information and resources concerning competitive scholarships. This includes early identification of potential candidates and information and advice concerning appropriate preparation, which often involves interviews, practice sessions and processes for preparing effective applications. The director assembles panels of faculty who have the appropriate expertise to make selections and nominations and to mentor candidates.
          
The director must keep abreast of current opportunities and selection processes and work vigorously to ensure access to all appropriate awards for Penn State students. This includes scheduling and offering informational sessions and workshops for students in appropriate disciplines or in coordination with strategically selected colleges and departments and maintaining a close liaison with academic units and the Graduate School. Additionally, the director will have responsibility for the graduate Fulbright opportunities as well as the undergraduate Fulbright award program. The director will serve the Office of Undergraduate Education on special projects as may arise and as they permit and/or pertain to the duties and interests of the director.

Candidates with a strong understanding of scholarship, a commitment to high quality undergraduate education, experience in the recognition of high academic achievement and evidence of academic mentoring are highly desired. Excellent communication, interpersonal, quantitative and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies, scholarship and fellowship agencies, faculty groups, administrators and students. The director is responsible for supervising staff in the University Fellowships Office. The position is available to qualified faculty and staff. An advanced degree is desirable. This is a Fixed-Term I appointment and is expected to be a nine to 11 month position.

Applicants should send a letter of professional interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of three to five references to: Joseph Mattivi, human resources manager, Job #E-27114, 415 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802. The submission of materials electronically is encouraged and welcomed. Submit to sag4@psu.edu. Review of materials will begin after March 14.

Teaching Positions in the Woodland Hills

The Woodland Hills School District has the following positions open for
your recent graduates:

SPANISH Teacher - IMMEDIATE NEED - Contracted position

MATH Teacher Substitute - 6-7 Weeks beginning mid-February

READING/ENGLISH - Beginning end of March for the remainder of the
2007-2008 school year

Interested candidates should contact the Personnel Office in the Woodland Hills
School District at 412-731-1300, Ext. 0113 for more information.

Seeking Program Assistant for Africa

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Seeks

Program Assistant for

Africa

This position is responsible for providing program and administrative support to the

Africa

division of the Center for International Private Enterprise. The program assistant will provide support to the Africa Program Officer in managing grants to private-sector organizations in the region, coordinating in-house projects, and reaching out to stakeholders (business associations, advocacy-focused think tanks, chambers of commerce, and other civil society institutions).

Job Description:

• Assist in writing and compiling weekly and quarterly reports, proposals, and budgets;

• Create and maintain a variety of program files, and maintain project databases;

• Process and track payment requests, narrative and financial reports, grant modifications, etc.

• Liaise with subgrantees and prospective partners in the

Africa

region on administrative and due diligence issues to assist program officer in monitoring and overseeing grants or developing new proposals;

• Assist with consultant contracts and travel arrangements, including collecting CVs and biographical data, securing appropriate approvals, preparing consultant contracts and travel packets, coordinating consultant travel, and processing travel expense reports;

• Coordinate logistics of trainings, workshops, and conferences as needed;

• Prepare correspondence and mailings such as preparing grant agreements, consultant contracts, reporting requirements for subgrantees, and grant modifications;

Qualifications:

Experience or Skills Desired:
• Bachelors degree in international relations, international development, economics, political science, business administration, and/or other related field.

• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of the

Africa

region, with an emphasis on political and economic issues.
• Computer skills, proficiency in Word and Excel. Internet research skills desired.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision

• At least 1 year of administrative office experience. Experience with financial reporting desired.

• Fluency in French is strongly preferred. Fluency in Portuguese and/or Kiswahili is also desirable.

• Applicants must be legally able to work in the

United States

; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

About CIPE

CIPE was founded on the belief that economic and political freedoms are intertwined. CIPE partners with business associations, think tanks, and other private sector organizations in countries where there is both a need for progress and an opportunity for reform. These strategic partnerships allow CIPE to provide management assistance, practical experience, and financial support to local organizations to strengthen their capacity to implement democratic and economic reforms. CIPE programs are supported primarily by the National Endowment for Democracy and the U.S. Agency for International Development. CIPE is also affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce.

If interested, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample (2-3 pages) to Suzanne Cutler at scutler@cipe.org.

Looking for SAP experience

If you are a recent grad or know someone who has SAP Programming experience/knowledge and is looking for a postion in the Monroeville area, please contact Cindy King at lucindamking@gmail.com or cindy.king@respironics.com

Looking for MSCRM

We are also looking for someone with MSCRM knowledge and/or expericence.  These positions are open immediately.  Contact me at Lucindamking@gmail.com or cindy.king@respironics.com