Alumni Jobs Bulletin Postings- September 2009
SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc. (Watervliet, New York)
Purchasing Agent: SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc. in Watervliet seeks a full time Purchasing Agent with 2-3 years of buying experience. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, aggressive problem solver with excellent negotiating skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. BA/BS preferred. Salary range $32-36K plus health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, paid vacation/ holidays, gas mileage reimbursement and additional perks. Please email resumes to presumes@sks-bottle.com.
Pay: $32,000-$36,000/year
Send resume and cover letter to Presumes@sks-bottle.com.
Posted: 9/30/09
HVCC (Troy, New York)
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Instructor: Provides classroom instruction in Civil Engineering, Construction Laboratory I & II, Estimating, AutoCADD, and other related courses in curriculum. Evaluate student performance. Participation on departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported. At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and a Master's Degree in an Engineering field or a Professional Engineering License, five years of work experience concentrating in commercial construction, steel, concrete and construction
management, with two years of teaching experience at the college level. Additionally, applicants must have some experience in estimating, computerized scheduling, computer aided design and structural steel detailing. Previous experience and/or desire to engage in distance learning initiatives is preferred.
SALARY RANGE: Available upon request.
Cover letter and current resume, clearly labeled with the code HV-FAC-346A, must be receive or postmarked on or before October 16, 2009.
To access employment information please visit our web site at www.hvcc.edu/jobs.
PLEASE RESPOND TO:
Office of Human Resources
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
FAX NUMBER (518) 629-4874
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity Employer.
Posted: 9/25/09
Zomega Terahertz Corporation (Troy, New York)
Software Engineer: Zomega Terahertz Corporation, a leading developer of terahertz instrumentation for science and industry, is looking for a talented electrical engineer, computer engineer or software engineer for with specialized knowledge of embedded systems to implement system controllers for scientific instrumentation. The successful candidate analyzes, designs, develops, debugs and maintains software for scientific instrumentation (terahertz systems), from hardware interfaces and embedded systems to end-user software. Work often involves interfaces with analog and digital electrical design and knowledge of various operating systems, potentially including Real Time Operating systems (RTOSs). Position also requires knowledge of electrical design. Typically programs in Labview, Matlab/Octave and third generation languages such as C, and C++. The candidate should be adept at learning new fields and techniques and be a strong team player as a subsystem designer and builder.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with scientists and engineers to specify embedded system and software requirements. Work with electrical engineers to develop mixed-signal embedded system architectures for various sensors. Participate in validation testing of new controller hardware. Develop firmware for low-level hardware interfaces (e.g. digital/analog I/O), data analysis and storage, and communications protocols (USB, TCP/IP, RS232). Develop Windows GUIs for interfacing with the embedded systems. Follow established firmware/software development standards, archiving and version control. Establish and execute test and evaluation procedures. Document software, including requirements, design, code, user manual and online help. Coordinate code development with other software developers/engineers
Requirements: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field. At least 2 years experience working with embedded systems. Must be familiar with Analog, Digital and Power circuits (DSPs, CPLDs, FPGAs, OP Amps, current Sensors, A/D, D/A, etc.). Experience with microcontroller peripherals and systems(e.g. PWM outputs, boot loaders, A/D converters, watchdog timers, interrupt and trap functions, serial and parallel interfaces, etc.). Experience with development and debugging tools (e.g. source level debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters, etc.). Experience with various position sensors and sensor-less control. Familiarity with techniques such as digital filters and FFT. Strong knowledge of control theory and algorithm design, with the ability to translate complex control algorithms into simple concepts that can be taught to others. You must also have experience in full life cycle development, including delivering systems into production. Ability to read a schematic and participate in design specifications creation, and design reviews. Working knowledge of C/C++ and Labview. Hands-on experience with circuit design and board layout software (OrCAD etc) a strong plus. Significant work experience in UNIX, LINUX, and Windows environments.
Zomega Terahertz Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send a cover letter and resumes to:
Zomega Terahertz Corporation
Attn: Thomas Tongue
1223 Peoples Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518)833-0777
Fax: (518)833-6718
E-mail: zomega@z-thz.com
About Zomega Terahertz Corporation: Zomega Terahertz Corporation is focused on developing and deploying Terahertz-based technology
For more information on Zomega, please visit our website at http://www.z-thz.com.
Posted: 9/25/09
Marist College (Poughkeepsie, New York)
Information Technology Diversity Fellowship: The Information Technology Department of Marist College is seeking fellowship candidates who wish to develop skills for integrating, deploying, and managing Network Security strategies in higher education. The qualified candidate will assist in the development of policies, the development of security training programs, and the presentation of security training material. In addition, the Fellow will assist in supporting network services such as, DDNS, DHCP, and Linux. This position will also conduct vulnerability scans and test security features of various systems.
The technical aspects of the fellowship will include firewall technologies and protocols, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Cisco routers. Through self study, formal training, and experience the fellow will develop an in-depth knowledge of IDS, IPS, PKI, ASA and VLAN technologies. Experience with complex multi node networks will be offered.
This opportunity is a one year paid fellowship position with the possibility of continuing employment.
The College has created this position to provide opportunity for the selected candidate to establish his or her career path and to increase diversity in the administrative ranks. Persons from traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must be in the final semester of their Bachelor's degree or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Experience in Network Security through work or previous internship(s) experience is highly desirable. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required. Fellowship candidates must present a formal letter of nomination from a credentialed faculty member from the institution from which they have or will graduate to be considered.
Reports to: Director of Technology & Systems
Supervises: Student technicians
Criteria for Success - Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be eligible for appointment to a full-time permanent position after one year of service by demonstrating competencies in the areas listed below: Intrusion detection devices and Firewalls. Research emerging technologies and make recommendations to management. Analyzing, investigating, and documenting security exposures/vulnerabilities and make recommendations for alternatives and solutions. Provide assistance in grant writing. Ability to work with companies, colleges and other industry players on opportunities to leverage return on assets for network infrastructure. Proactively work on keeping the Marist network and its resources free from external/internal attacks, viruses, worms and other vulnerabilities. Creating a Network usage awareness Center for Network Advancement. Assisting with implementation and management of Network monitoring software and tools and working collaboratively with operators on Network monitoring and problem resolution. Performing "on call" duties. Working directly with management to implement and enforce policies. Ability to work on multiple projects within cross-functional areas in IT. Leading the DMZ Committee, working with faculty, staff and vendors on DMZ issues, and managing DMZ documentation. Leading the Security Incident Response Team. Performing other related IT duties as assigned by supervisor.
For more information about this position and/or to apply, contact William Thirsk, Vice President of Information Technology/CIO, at william.thirsk@marist.edu.
Posted: 9/24/09
Schenectady County (Schenectady, New York)
Caseworkers- Open Competitive Exam: Assess the Social Service needs of individuals and families within the community.
Job Requirements: Master's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences; or Bachelor's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences and 2 years
of Social casework experience; or Bachelor's Degree in any field and 30 credit hours and 2 years of Social casework experience; or An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Salary: $42,517-$50,267
Application Deadline: October 13, 2009
Test Date: November 21, 2009
Contact:
Miriam Cajuste
Affirmative Action Office
620 State Street, Schenectady NY 12305
518 388-4233 ext 4171
Miriam.cajuste@schenectadycounty.com
Posted: 9/24/09
Uncommon Schools
Accounting Associate (New York, New York): Implements bookkeeping and accounting functions for Uncommon Schools ("USI"), as well as its member schools and subsidiaries. Creates financial reports and analyses to support Board and management decision-making and reporting requirements. Supports Director of Finance, and all Business Managers with all fiscal responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Expertise in financial accounting and reporting. Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, internet research, etc.). Experience with accounting software programs. (MIP a plus; willing to train). An obsessive attention to detail and follow-through. Strong organizational skills. Ability to create and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency. Strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to work well on a team. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
Minimum educational level: Bachelor's Degree in finance or related area.
Experience required: 1-2 years experience in finance and/or accounting. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and public sector finance. Experience in bookkeeping for a multi-site organization preferred.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Alumni Liaison (Newark, New Jersey): North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is one of New Jersey's very first charter public schools and has also become one of its most celebrated. North Star was hailed by President George W. Bush during his visit as "a jewel of excellence," and the Class of 2004 (100% college matriculation) was touted by the New York Times as a harbinger of New Jersey public education reform. The school and its programs have been featured in a PBS Documentary ("Charter Schools that Work"), Time Magazine ("A Real School of Rock"), and in the recently published book No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning. The network currently serves students in grades K-2 and 5-12 across 4 campuses: one elementary school, two middle schools, and a high school.
The North Star network is one of the five Uncommon Schools networks. To learn more about Uncommon Schools, please visit http://www.uncommonschools.org.
Goals for College Alumni Liaison: Support efforts of every student to succeed academically and graduate from college. Identify the changing needs of the students and potential risk factors to success. Help students identify academic support services available through campus or local resources and make sure that they take advantage of the resources. Increase student independence in managing their college experience. Enhance college survival skills such as time management, rigorous study habits and academic goal setting. Encourage continued character development reflective of North Star's core values.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will possess: Bachelor's degree or higher and at least one year of teaching experience; Demonstrated experience in working with college counseling at the high school/college level; Knowledge of barriers faced by low income, first-generation college students; Demonstrated commitment to and experience with urban youth; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to interact well with a high-performing, mission-driven staff; Demonstrated experience and skills in professional mentoring and professional development; Track-record of high achievement (premium placed on experience in urban communities and schools).
Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary significantly above the district scale and comprehensive health benefits.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Director of Government and Community Relations (New York, New York): Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. Uncommon builds uncommonly great schools by developing and managing regional networks that are philosophically aligned and highly accountable. Uncommon currently manages eleven schools serving 2,000 students in New York City, upstate New York, and Newark, New Jersey. Five new schools will open in 2009. Uncommon will grow to include nearly 30 schools serving 8,000 students within five years and, ultimately, more than 30 schools, serving 11,000 K to 12th grade students. Uncommon has achieved outstanding academic results based on internal assessments, statewide exams, and graduation milestones. Its schools consistently outperform their district schools and are among the highest-performing urban schools in their cities and states.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Manages the critical tasks of lobbying, board management, community engagement, public relations, and advocacy. Serves as the primary Uncommon Schools spokesperson and lead participant in both state and national discussion regarding education policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Socially extroverted. Ability to cultivate the wealthy and powerful. Political/loves politics. Tenacious and passionate; believes he/she is built to be our political arm. Ability to organize parents. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Ability to speak publicly and effectively advocate for children and the urgent need to close the achievement gap. Experience with public policy development and advocacy. Skilled at building alliances and partnerships with community organizations; experience with outreach in diverse communities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed. Mission-driven; belief in the Uncommon Schools educational model.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor's degree required; M.P.P., M.B.A., or J.D. preferred.
Experience: Five years relevant work experience, preferably directly in government and community relations. Experience working with public agencies and serving as an organizational spokesperson/liaison with the press.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Kindergarten-1st Grade Lead Teacher, Excellence Charter Schools (Brooklyn, New York): Excellence schools cultivate in their young men and women the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed academically, embrace responsibility, and become honorable citizens and courageous leaders. At Excellence, it is cool to be smart, curious, excited for school, and enthusiastic about learning. Students at Excellence help each other succeed and feel safe taking responsible academic and personal risks. Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford Stuyvesant is the nation's first all boys charter school and currently serves grades K-5 in Brooklyn, New York. In every sense, we strive for excellence. This means having the best teachers, a rigorous curriculum, a small learning community, and a shared mission, which is to prepare our scholars to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. Excellence Girls Charter School will open in summer 2009. Both Excellence schools are part of a charter school network managed by John King, the co-founder and former instructional leader of Roxbury Preparatory Charter School, which has been the highest performing urban middle school in Massachusetts since 2004.
The Excellence network is one of the five Uncommon Schools networks.
ROLE: Teachers at Excellence hold responsibility for the implementation and development of Excellence's curriculum and the success of its students. There are two teachers in every Excellence K-2 classroom: a Lead Teacher (who is the more senior teacher in the classroom) and a Teacher (who is the more junior teacher in the classroom). The K-2 team also includes Music/Art Teachers, Fitness Teachers, Special Education Teachers, a Librarian, and a Reading Intervention Teacher. Friday afternoons are set aside for staff development including grade-level team meetings.
Excellence seeks Lead Teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team and as mentor to a more junior teacher with whom they share a classroom.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards. Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards. Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices. Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior. Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards. Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues. Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training. Mentor, coach, and engage an Excellence Teacher in instructional practice and professional development. Include an Excellence Teacher in daily classroom activities to help students meet academic standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom. Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom. Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects. Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting.
Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Excellence's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
COMPENSATION: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary significantly above the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. Aside from extensive professional development, all our teachers are equipped with a laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary instructional supplies.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher (Rochester, New York): True North Public Schools network creates and manages high-performing schools in urban centers throughout New York State, focusing development on upstate communities in need of improved public school options. Its first school was True North Rochester Prep, which opened in fall 2006. True North Troy Prep will open in summer 2009. Each True North school is modeled on and developed in partnership with the most effective college preparatory urban public middle schools in the country. True North schools are tremendously consistent and similar in operating philosophies and methods. However, no two True North schools will be exact duplicates. True North will ideally grow to ten schools and serve as many as 3,200 students.
The True North network is one of the five Uncommon Schools networks. To learn more about Uncommon Schools, please visit http://www.uncommonschools.org.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school. Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness. Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct. Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards. Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards. Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices. Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process. Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct. Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards. Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities. Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities. Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs. Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues. Engage families in their children's education. Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings. Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and implement Wilson Reading or similar reading recovery program for low-skilled readers, working with students in small groups throughout the day to improve their skills. Adapt and apply said program as necessary to best meet the needs of Rochester Prep students. Manage the periodic assessment of all Rochester Prep students via the DIBELS or similar measure(s) of fluency, rate and decoding. Analyze and assess the data stemming from these assessments to refine and improve the school's remedial reading program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom. Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom. Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects. Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Valid NY Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Rochester Prep's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
COMPENSATION: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary significantly above the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. Aside from extensive professional development, all our teachers are equipped with a laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, library budget, and all necessary instructional supplies.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
North Star Clinton Hill Director of Special Projects (Newark, New Jersey): North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is one of New Jersey's very first charter public schools and has also become one of its most celebrated. North Star was hailed by President George W. Bush during his visit as "a jewel of excellence," and the Class of 2004 (100% college matriculation) was touted by the New York Times as a harbinger of New Jersey public education reform. The school and its programs have been featured in a PBS Documentary ("Charter Schools that Work"), Time Magazine ("A Real School of Rock"), and in the book No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning. The school currently serves students in grades K-1 and 5-12 in four campuses: an elementary school, two middle schools, and a high school.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The North Star Academy - Clinton Hill campus based Director of Special Projects supports the Director of Operations by completing various projects related to school-based operations, facility management, student information management, technology, school assessment and accountability, and strategic planning. This position is based in Newark, NJ.
Operations team members at North Star Academy Operations work relentlessly to ensure that faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. They design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community. As service-oriented leaders they solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. They partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every North Star student will earn a college degree.
SCHEDULE: Be present and engaged at least Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Work periodic evenings (school wide events such as Report Card Conferences, development events, etc).
QUALIFICATIONS: Willingness to do whatever it takes to create and maintain an orderly, effective school organization; Detailed-oriented, strong follow-through skills; Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently; Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel; Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines; Demonstrated flexibility, maturity and ability to juggle competing priorities; Strong written and oral communication skills; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members; Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment; Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures; A relentless commitment to working in schools and urban communities; Bachelor's degree required; and Experience working with or as a teacher strongly preferred; 2-3 years of office experience working with an education agency preferred but not required.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Operations Fellow (Troy, New York and Brooklyn, New York): To make more elementary, middle, and high schools, Uncommon Schools needs future leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. It takes not only instructional leaders, but Directors of Operations who can build and manage organizational culture, who put excellence ahead of easy, and who project urgency about closing the achievement gap. It takes individuals who are fearless about making decisions and conducting difficult conversations and who can also build a highly collaborative team and shape a vibrant culture. These individuals cultivate learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. Self-reflective and humble, they are open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.
Uncommon Schools is offering a one-year fellowship to prepare to open a school the following year as an Operations Leader. After the fellowship, the Operations Leader will assume all the responsibilities of the Operations job description, as outlined below after the fellowship details.
Reports to: Managing Director of an Uncommon Schools network.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Fellowship provides a robust development process to prepare leaders to oversee the ongoing operations at a school in conjunction with the Principal and Uncommon Home Office. The Fellow and eventual Operations Leader will work very closely with Uncommon's Director of Operations and Director of Leadership Development. The Operations Fellow is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Managing Director. The Operations Fellow must have a B.A. and ideally has an M.P.P., M.B.A., or J.D.
Contact Ebony Dunn, Associate Director of Recruitment, with questions about this position at edunn@uncommonschools.org.
To Apply: If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.
Posted: 9/23/09
Argyle Executive Forum (Saratoga Springs, New York)
Sales Associate: Formed by graduates of Harvard Business School, Argyle Executive Forum is one of the nation's fastest growing producers of B2B conferences for the senior operating executives and Board members of private and public firms, private capital investment professionals, policy makers, as well as for investment officers from the endowment and foundation community. The events are by invitation only.
We produce our conferences in conjunction with the alumni associations of the nation's top graduate schools, as well as with top trade associations.
We are seeking to bring on an additional Sales Associate to our team. Sales Professionals at our firm drive our sponsorship development efforts. In addition to sponsorship sales, you will conduct all activities related to the sales efforts. You must have a thorough understanding of business and marketplaces. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are vital. You must have related sales experience and be familiar and have good experience with databases and CRM systems (Salesforce.com). The ideal candidate would have 1-2 years of experience.
To apply for the position, please write a personalized cover letter, highlighting why you think you are a good fit for this opportunity. Due to the large volume of responses, applications without a personalized cover letter will not be reviewed.
Location: Saratoga Springs
We offer a competitive total compensation program, including base salary and commissions, company equity, and an excellent array of benefits.
Please send your resume in an e-mail to Haig Goudsouzian at hgoudsouzian@argyleforum.com with the subject line - "Sales" along with a cover letter and your salary requirements. Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered.
Posted: 9/16/09
New York State Senate (Albany, New York)
Senior Web Developer: The New York State Senate is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead ongoing development of a suite of public and intranet CMS-based websites and applications. Experience in production class LAMP environments is a necessity. Drupal expertise is a big plus. Design, usability, and front-end web skills (Javascript, CSS) are a desirable, as is experience with data interchange formats (XML, JSON). Interest in Gov 2.0 is also a big plus.
Please send your cover letter, resume and any questions to Dean Hill, Deputy CIO of the NY State Senate, dhill_at_senate.state.ny.us.
Posted: 9/16/09
United Rentals (Clifton Park, New York)
Sales Coordinator: Reporting to the Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager, the Sales Coordinator plays a key role in implementing the branch's plan by meeting the needs of a diverse customer base. The Sales Coordinator is responsible for a variety of branch including in-branch equipment rentals and merchandise sales, customer relations, showroom displays and equipment presentation. The Coordinator's primary responsibility is to proactively increase revenue for the branch by renting equipment, selling merchandise, advising the manager of product and service needs, and providing exceptional customer service.
Establish new rental and sales accounts by serving walk-in customers and call-in customers. Process rental quotations, reservations, contracts and invoices in complete compliance with company policies and procedures. Educate customers about proper equipment use. Check out and demonstrate equipment for customers as needed. Assist customers with the loading and unloading of equipment. Ensure the accuracy of all contract-related information entered into the branch's computer system. Coordinate and track daily equipment pickups and returns with the branch dispatcher. Run all reports necessary to monitor equipment and facilitate smooth operations. Maintain a clean and presentable showroom, sufficiently stocked with merchandise that is properly priced. Coordinate with all inside and outside branch staff to ensure customer satisfaction. Assist in training new sales coordinators. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree. A concentration in business administration or marketing considered a plus. Sales experience preferred. Strong customer service orientation/sales experience, a plus. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential. Solid computer skills and knowledge of most current business software. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Independent worker and self-starter with strong self-imposed structure.
Physical Demands: Activities requiring handling and grasping with the hands when restocking shelves, unloading equipment and trying and winching down equipment. Occasional use of foot/feet to operate foot pedal on equipment to demonstrate operation. Frequent lifting up to 10lbs., occasional lifting up to 25lbs., and seldom lifting up to 50lbs. Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged periods of time. Ability to climb over and into heavy equipment several times a day. Exposure to loud noise, dust, gas or fumes.
Visit www.uri.com to apply. Contact Stephanie Hodge with questions about the position at shodge@ur.com.
Posted: 9/14/09
AYCO Company, L.P., A Goldman Sachs Company (Albany, New York)
Annuity Coordinator: The Ayco Company, L.P., a Goldman Sachs Company, is one of the nation¡¦s leading financial counseling firms. Recent growth has created an opportunity for an Annuity Coordinator in our Wealth Strategies Group located in our Albany (Colonie) office. WSG specializes in designing and implementing wealth-protection and wealth-transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals, as well as administration of specialized benefit plans.
Responsibilities: Process annuity applications, including maintaining application database; Work with compliance staff members to establish and maintain efficient processes and systems; Work with Director in marketing activity of annuities by maintaining spreadsheets to track revenue/sales; Interface with insurance carriers to ensure the Wealth Strategies Group process/systems meet or exceed carrier requirements;
Qualifications: 4 year degree and Series 7 or Series 6 License required; Training, public speaking, and/or compliance experience a plus; Excellent verbal, written and communications skills; Advanced knowledge of financial and/or life insurance concepts; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Visit our website at www.ayco.com. We offer a competitive salary; a comprehensive benefits package and a high quality of work life. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter, with salary requirements to:
The Ayco Company, L.P.
Human Resources (WSG-AC)
P. O. Box 860
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
EOE/M/F
Fax: 518-886-4350
E-mail: hresources@ayco.com
Posted: 9/11/09
Insurance Product Analyst: The Ayco Company, L.P., a Goldman Sachs Company, is one of the nation's leading financial counseling firms. Ayco has provided specialized services in such areas as tax and estate planning, investments and insurance to Fortune 500 executives for over 30 years. Due to continued growth in business, we are looking to fill an Insurance Product Analyst position.
Work closely with insurance carriers and Ayco associates on requests for various proposals. Create illustrations/spreadsheets to incorporate into various marketing proposals for WSG products.
Qualifications: 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance required. An MBA is desirable; Must be numbers/detail oriented with strong Excel skills; Excellent working knowledge of basic programming and database management skills; Life insurance background required; Life insurance license preferred; Knowledge of estate planning concepts and/or actuarial concepts necessary.
Responsibilities: Research and compare various life insurance products; Act as a liaison with various life insurance carrier representatives; Work with various life insurance carrier illustration software systems; Prepare and review marketing proposals incorporating these concepts; Develop and maintain customized Excel spreadsheets to illustrate financial concepts, particularly "split-dollar" arrangements; Assist with training & supervision of Marketing Analysts..
Visit our website at www.ayco.com. We offer a competitive salary; a comprehensive benefits package and a high quality of work life. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to:
E-Mail (preferred): hresources@ayco.com
Corporate Human Resources (WSG-Insurance Analyst)
The Ayco Company, L.P.
P. O. Box 860
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-0860
EOE/M/F
Fax: 518-886-4350
Posted: 9/11/09
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (New York State)
Multiple Positions: Energize your career at NYSERDA! Join us and be a part of our growth and excitement as we expand our team in the vibrant energy arena. Our dynamic team is committed to developing and delivering energy and environmental technologies that reduce energy consumption, preserve the environment, and ensure industrial competitiveness. We partner with local communities, businesses, institutions, and residents across New York to conduct research, develop, commercialize, and deploy new energy and environmental technologies. Come help fuel our growth!
To learn more about our job opportunities, please click on the following link http://www.nyserda.org/About/about_jobs.asp
Please send your resume along with your salary history & requirements to recruiter@nyserda.org noting the position's title and your location of interest in your cover letter. When applying, please reference Job Code UNIONALUM.
Posted: 9/11/09
Financial Information Services Agency (New York, New York)
PeopleSoft Security Administrator (JVN# 127-2010-006226): The Financial Information Services Agency (FISA) has a vacancy for a PeopleSoft Security Administrator to support the NYCAPS project. The candidate will be responsible for new PeopleSoft Security architecture, enhancement and maintenance of applications relating to the city's NYCAPS Systems. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: user profile administration, troubleshooting, roles/permission list administration, query generation, reporting and working with a source control system, unit testing, supporting security testing, security architecture security planning, and troubleshooting of PeopleSoft security in production and non-production systems. These tasks must take place within FISA's quality control and development standards, and software life cycle methodology context.
Qualification Requirements: 1. A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college and three years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience using mainframe, mini- or micro-computer technology in computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration, or planning of data processing, at least 18 months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, database administration, or planning of data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of experience as described in "1" above; or 4. Education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Essential Skills: Hands-on experience supporting large-scale PeopleSoft HR security; Proven ability in delivering successful PeopleSoft HR-based applications and in coordinating and supporting such deployments in the following manners: Experience in People Tools 8.45; Security administration and integrations for component interfaces, service operations and application engine programs; Online Security, effective management of Permission Lists, Roles, role options; Administering User, access Profiles, Profile Attributes; Creation of Role Membership Rules; Definition and administration of row level security, process profiles and query security records; Definition and administration of query security, query profiles, building of query trees and access group trees; Knowledge with various methods of security migrations; Familiar with Enabling Display Only Mode; Ability to transfer selective list of users, roles and permission lists across instances; Ability to perform security transfer between PS databases; Experience working with planning, process and analysis/reporting tools such as SQL, MS Access, Excel, MS Project and MS Visio; Working knowledge of Web Service Security and Data Mover script development; Experience with implementation of WS-Security for PeopleSoft Integration Broker; Experience with migration of People Tools from 8.45 to 8.49; Understanding of Sign-on PeopleCode and User Exits; External authentication solutions and single sign-on, definition security and definition groups; Experience providing PeopleSoft HR security support for at least two (2) full SDLC implementations as a hands-on security architect/specialist; Experience working with PeopleSoft FIR 8.X systems in a government or civil service environment; Experience working within a matrix environment; Mainframe experience in ACF2 is desirable; Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment; Excellent business analysis skills and the ability to interact with senior business staff to derive and interpret needs; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficiency in detailed documentation, Strong organizational and detailed follow-up skills; Ability to monitor and report on the status of security related tasks and to resolve issues that are uncovered.
To Apply: Please e-mail resume to: jvn-6226@fisa.nyc.gov. Be sure the JVN# you are interested in is clearly indicated in the upper right hand corner of your resume. PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not reference a JVN # will be considered incomplete. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by FISA.
Posted: 9/8/09
Keyence Corporation of America (Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey)
Management Information Support Specialist: Administer, maintain, develop, and implement optimal policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company databases. Resolve a range of issues concerning database performance and capacity or reporting systems. Work closely with end users to ensure the current data systems as well as future development of new systems that meet their business objectives and needs. Possess superior working knowledge of SQL. Demonstrate strong attention to details.
Principal duties and tasks: Monitor parent company's periodic updates of local databases. In case of updates' disruption, identify the root causes of such disruptions and resolve problems in timely fashion. Configure and verify the databases ensuring changes in business conditions and reporting systems are accurately reflected. Such changes include but not limited to sales territory alignment, sales goals, and sales leads generation. Generate periodic reports including sales point ranking with complete accuracy through identifying and processing data sources. Answer inquiries from management, sales, other departments and affiliates relating to the data in the systems and reports. Confer with staff, users, other departments, and management to establish requirements for creating a new system/report or revising existing systems/reports. Improve system or reports within cost constrains. Orchestrate the installation and/or testing of new systems, modifications, and/or improvements to the current systems. Proactively identify areas to improve MIS operation efficiency and initiate projects to achieve such improvements. Understand and observe company / department policies and procedures. Other duties or projects, as assigned.
Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server 2000/2005/2008 including stored procedures, functions, jobs and DTS and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO, ADO.NET, VBScript and IIS. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with HTML and JavaScrip. Fluency in speaking, listening, writing in Japanese. Knowledge on Mobile program development preferred. Attention to detail - job requires being careful about detail and ensuring accuracy. Integrity - job requires appropriate handling of confidential, sensitive information. Problem solving skill - identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to identify, arrange, categorize, and verify information from multiple sources in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or procedure. Flexibility to adjust one's actions in relation to others' actions and priorities as well as be open to changes in requirements and scope of projects. Active listening skill. Analytical skill to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, activities, and projects to complete a project on time.
Typical Experience: 3+ years of experience in relevant field and/or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Reports To: MIS Assistant Manager, Corporate Manager
Compensation Details/Other Benefits: Competitive, comprehensive health insurance coverage, 401k with company matching
Send your resum to Kentaro Endo at kendo@keyence.com and apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KEYENCE&cws=1&rid=47.
Posted: 9/2/09
Sales and Technology Support Specialist: The Sales & Technology Support Associate provides outstanding phone support to our outside sales force and our customers with a smile and a sense of urgency. Excellent technical, communication and analytical skills are the prerequisites needed to take our customers through the sales process from application assistance through post-sales follow up.
Principal duties and tasks: Assist customers with appropriate device selection for their applications. Answer inquiries concerning product capabilities and specifications. Analyze and troubleshoot customer issues via phone or email. Maintain records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, requests, and complaints as well as actions taken. Travel to sales offices and/or training seminars. May assist sales reps with on-site presentations to customers, as needed.
Qualifications: High degree of attention to details. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, activities, and projects for timely completion. Analytical and Problem solving skills. Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options based on the information supplied and determine appropriate solutions. Communication Skills- communicate complex ideas and solutions in a simplified fashion. Ability to establish and maintain pleasant interpersonal relationships primarily over the phone and emails. Ability to empathize with customers and ensure that you're not happy until they are. Mechanical, electrical or electronic background preferred, but not required.
Typical Experience: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and/or 1+ year of experience in industrial automation or quality control field.
Send your resume to Kentaro Endo at kendo@keyence.com and apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KEYENCE&cws=1&rid=47.
Posted: 9/2/09
