POSTED:
10/2/2008
Professional
Development and Practice Specialist
College of Engineering
San Jose State University
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position
Description
SAN JOSE STATE
UNIVERSITY
TOWER FOUNDATION
Position:
Professional
Development and Practice Specialist
Department:
College of
Engineering
Immediate
Supervisor:
Executive
Director, Engineering Student Success Center
Posting Date:
September
26, 2008
First Screening
Date:
October 24,
2008 (Position open until filled)
Salary:
$4000.00 -
$5834.00 Monthly
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Appointment:
Position is
renewable each year dependent on funding.
General Nature
or Position:
The Professional
Development and Practice Specialist coordinates the College of
Engineering’s Student Professional and Leadership Development
and Practice Activities by facilitating the career development,
job readiness preparation, leadership development and placement
of engineering students into meaningful technical assignments
with industry partners. The Specialist works as a member of a
team of College of Engineering and SJSU Career Center professionals
who are engaged in delivering experiential education opportunities
for engineering students. The Specialist acts as the college’s
main liaison with industry partners who are providing technical
assignments for engineering coops/interns. The Specialist also
works as a member of the team of professionals that deliver professional
development programs through the Engineering Student Success Center.
The Professional Development and Practice Specialist reports to
the Executive Director, Engineering Student Success Center.
Duties
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Career Planning
and Preparation
Coordinates
and presents a series of professional development programs that
prepare students for the industry marketplace and ensures their
readiness for placement activity.
Evaluates
student preparedness and advises students on career options related
to their interest and qualifications and the availability of employment
opportunities.
Communicates
the importance of career planning and placement opportunities
to faculty and department heads and enlists their support.
Makes presentations
in key courses, student clubs, and at events in the College of
Engineering to promote the value of experiential education. In
coordination with the SJSU Career Center develops/enhances promotional
and educational materials (on and offline) to support professional
practice/internship activities.
Coordinates
Professional Development and Practice orientations working closely
with the college’s faculty Co-op Seminar Coordinator (Engr 197).
Identifies
and recruits prospective engineering students for the Professional
Development Practice Program and other internship/co-op opportunities.
Works closely with the Executive Director of the Student Success
Center, college faculty, administrators, and the SJSU Career Center
to identify high potential students to take advantage of these
experiential education opportunities.
In partnership
with the SJSU Career Center works with current and prospective
employers to develop quality internship opportunities for engineering
students. Participates in on-campus employer/recruitment events
such as job fairs, internship fairs, information sessions, panels,
presentations and tables to network and give college visibility
among companies.
Maintains
regular communication with industry partners proactively seeking
input, feedback, and evaluation on the student coops/interns on
assignment within their organizations.
Works closely
with Campus Immigration Services and participating students to
ensure Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) visa compliance
as per industry requirements.
Graduate School
and Undergraduate Research Programs
Coordinates
and presents informational programs and workshops to increase
student interest and preparation for graduate school.
Maintains
database with research experiences for undergraduates (REU’s)
including National Science Foundation and others. Markets this
information to engineering students to increase student awareness
and interest in such opportunities.
Campus Liaison
and Advising Roles
Serves as
general staff advisor to the engineering student organizations
and communicates with designated faculty advisors for the respective
organizations. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate
Studies, holds monthly meetings with the student leadership and
trains students to serve as ambassadors for the College of Engineering
at special events and functions.
Serves as
the College’s liaison to the SJSU Career Center and participates
in the CoE and Career Center events and meetings as needed.
Environmental
Conditions:
Typical office
environment with PC, telephone, and various other office equipment
Students, academia, and Silicon Valley industry representatives
Will need to visit industry placement sites periodically Some
evenings and weekend activities may be required
Complexity
of Duties:
Position will
require the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
within a diverse, multicultural environment.
Required
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
BS/BA required.
Engineering degree would be a plus. A Master’s degree in education,
human resources, counseling, or engineering is desirable.
Minimum 2-3
years of experience working with students in an academic advising
or counseling setting preferably in institutions of higher education.
Technology
industry experience which may include one or more of the following
functional areas: engineering, engineering management, sales/marketing,
or human resources would be a definite plus.
Experience
advising students or other clients in career development/internship
opportunities would be a plus.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated
ability and experience in project management and program development.
Experience
designing and delivering seminars/workshops on career/employment-related
programs desirable.
Knowledge
of the principles of good experiential education programs and
practices.
Excellent
written and oral communication and formal presentation skills.
Must be computer
literate with basic database knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
of technology industry and business community gained through on-the-job
experience would be a definite plus.
Application
Process
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
To apply for
this position, submit a resume and letter of interest to:
The Tower
Foundation of San Jose State University Human Resources Department
One Washington Square San Jose, California 95192-0184
Tower Foundation
employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University
or State of California employment.
Tower Foundation
is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability,
or covered veteran’s status consistent with applicable federal
and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for
applicants with disabilities who self disclose.
Full details
and application procedure available at http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/media/pdf/hr/tower_jobdesc_pdp_specialist_9_30_2008.pdf
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POSTED:
10/1/2008
First
Year Academic Advisor - Req # 0895
Freshman Advising Services
Florida Gulf Coast University
Close Date: 10-13-2008
Position Description
Reports to the Associate
Director, First Year Advising. Responsible for providing academic
advising to prospective and first-time-in-college students in
a multi-function advising center.
Duties
Assists with student affairs
events and recruitment efforts as needed. Monitors and reports
on the progress of advisees.
Assists the advising team
in establishing policies and procedures for service delivery in
a developing academic advising center.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from
an accredited institution in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel
Services, Educational Leadership, Psychology or related field
and two years of student personnel services, student affairs,
orientation or related experience; or Master's degree from an
accredited institution in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel
Services, Educational Leadership, Psychology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an
accredited institution in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel
Services, Educational Leadership or Psychology with three years
of experience in higher education academic counseling or advising.
Experience with Banner Student Information System.
Application Process
Applications are only accepted
online. Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu
and access Requisition # 0895.
Institutional Information
Florida Gulf Coast University,
with its innovative programs, technology friendly campus, and
outstanding faculty, is one of the most exciting educational environments
in America.
FGCU, a member of the State
University System of Florida, is a comprehensive university created
to address the educational needs of the rapidly growing Southwest
Florida population.
POSTED:
9/30/2008
Academic
Advisor/5005
Academic Advising Center
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
Close Date: October 15, 2008
Position Description
This position, which reports
to the Coordinator of Advising for the College of Arts & Sciences,
is a professional, non-instructional advising position. This position
requires considerable contact with students through individual
interviews, group sessions, email, and telephone contact.
Duties
Advisors are expected to
possess extensive knowledge about academic programs, policies,
procedures, career opportunities, graduate program opportunities,
and student support services. They must be able to interpret student
needs and provide individualized service to undergraduate students,
faculty, and administration. Advisors must possess outstanding
human relations and communication skills to work with students
who may be confused or demanding. This position will assist with
the development and implementation of retention programs and represent
USFSP at specific recruiting functions. Minority applicants are
encouraged to apply. The start date for this position is early
January, 2009.
Required Qualifications
A master’s degree in Counseling
or in a major within a College of Arts and Sciences; or a bachelor’s
degree in one of the same academic fields with a minimum of one
year of progressively responsible experience in advising or a
related academic function.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct State University
System experience and Banner experience, strong communication
and interpersonal skills.
Application Process
Please email resumes to:
Ms. Denelta Adderley-Henry
at Denelta@spadmin.usf.edu
She may be reached at (727) 873-4838
Institutional Information
USFSP is a Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS)accredited master's comprehensive
university. USFSP currently hosts approximately 3,500 undergraduate
students. For more information, please see our website < www.stpt.usf.edu
>.
Additional Information
Salary $34,000 - $35,000
firm.
Contact Information
Denelta Adderley-Henry
(727)873-4838
Denelta@spadmin.usf.edu
POSTED:
9/26/2008
Academic
Advisor, 00023532
Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
University of Florida
Close Date: 10/13/2008
Position Description
The Department of Tourism
Recreation and Sport Management at the University of Florida (
www.hhp.ufl.edu/trsm
) has an opening for an Academic Support Services Coordinator
2. This position provides academic advisement and support services
for current and prospective undergraduate students in the Department
of Tourism Recreation and Sport Management, College of Health
and Human Performance. The Academic Support Services Coordinator
2 is responsible for providing general information and academic
counseling and overseeing the required UG major internship experience.
This includes, but is not limited to, preview and orientation,
probation, admissions and monitoring graduation progress.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate
area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate
area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the PeopleSoft,
Universal Tracking System (UT), NERDC, Student Academic Support
System (SASS) and the Integrated Student Information System (ISIS)
is preferred.
Bachelor's or master's
degree in one of the academic areas - tourism, recreation and
sport management - is preferred.
Must have excellent communication
skills, verbal and written, must maintain good working relationships
with department faculty, students, and staff. Must be able to
work with minimum supervision.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted
on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's
qualifications (2) a complete curriculum vitae or resume, and
(3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of at least five references. Please search for requisition # 0800712.
Email inquiries or nominations should be sent to: Bertha Cato,
Ph.D. bcato@hhp.ufl.edu
.
Institutional Information
UF is a major, public,
comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest,
largest and most comprehensive university, Florida is among the
nation's most academically diverse public universities. Florida
has a long history of established programs in international education,
research and service. With more than 46,000 students, Florida
is now one of the five largest universities in the nation.
Contact Information
Bertha Cato, Associate
Professor, bcato@hhp.ufl.edu
POSTED:
9/15/2008
Director,
University Honors Program
Honors Program/Office of the Provost
University of Florida
Close Date: October 15, 2008
Position
Description
The University
of Florida seeks a forward-thinking, innovative, and dynamic leader
to enhance the Honors Program experience and sustain an environment
of academic excellence as its Director.
The Honors
Program at the University of Florida attracts academically talented
and highly motivated students by providing them with additional
opportunities beyond those available to the general student population.
Five components of the program enhance the experiences of honors
students at UF: honors courses, honors housing, honors advisors,
extracurricular organizations, and special academic opportunities
(prestigious scholarships, research, internships, and study abroad).
The position of Director is a 12-month position. For more information
about the University of Florida Honors Program, see www.honors.ufl.edu
. The UF Honors Program enrolls approximately 750 students
each year in its current format as a two-year program.
Duties
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate,
manage and administer the Honors Program;
• Direct
and oversee the Honors courses, including the interdisciplinary
special topics course and the thesis;
• Develop
and supervise innovative extra-curricular activities, projects,
and field trips, providing opportunities for the intellectual
growth of academically talented undergraduates; and
• Supervise
undergraduate research.
Required
Qualifications
The successful
candidate will have a (an):
• Terminal
degree in his/her field;
• Academic
record worthy of tenure at a large research university;
• Record
of excellence and progressively increased responsibility in academic
administration, resource management, and program development and
evaluation;
• Distinguished
record of teaching, research and service with emphasis on undergraduate
teaching and advising;
• Broad
understanding of the issues facing undergraduate education;
• Ability
to work effectively across campus and to adapt to and initiate
change;
• Experience
in managing an Honors Program or similar academic unit; and
• Vision
for the long-term direction and goals for the UF Honors Program.
Application
Process
Nominations
and inquiries about this position should be directed to: Dr. Mark
Rush, Professor of Economics, 224 Matherly Hall, Gainesville,
FL 32611, or by email at mark.rush@cba.ufl.edu
.
Candidates
should apply by submitting a curriculum vita; a list of names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least
five references; and a letter of intent expressing the candidate’s
vision of the future of the UF Honors Program to the following:
Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Assistant Vice President for Student
Affairs, PO Box 113250, 155 Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611-3250
(or by email attachment to jmastro@ufl.edu
).
The reference
number for this vacancy is 00012697. If an accommodation due to
a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call
(352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Institutional
Information
The University
of Florida is a public land-grant, sea grant, and space grant
institution and a member of the Association of American Universities
(AAU). UF enrolls over 50,000 students, including 36,000 undergraduates.
Attracting and retaining outstanding undergraduate students is
one of the university’s top priorities. UF is among the nation’s
most academically diverse universities, with 16 colleges offering
100 undergraduate degree programs, 200 graduate programs and 30
combined degree programs. UF faculty attracted a record $583 million
in research and training grants in 2006-07, placing the university
among the nation's leading research institutions.
Additional
Information
Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Women and minorities
are strongly encouraged to apply. Review will begin October 15
and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start
date is January 1, 2009 or as negotiated.
Contact
Information
Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Assistant Vice President
for Student Affairs, PO Box 113250, 155 Tigert Hall, Gainesville,
FL 32611-3250 (or by email to
jmastro@ufl.edu
).
POSTED:
9/10/2008
Academic Advisor,
00024632
Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
University of Florida
Close Date: 9/26/08
Position Description
The Department of Applied
Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida ( www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk
) has an immediate opening for an Academic Support Services
Coordinator 2. This position provides academic advisement and
support services for current and prospective undergraduate students
in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, College
of Health and Human Performance. The Academic Support Services
Coordinator 2 is responsible for providing general information
and academic counseling and overseeing the required UG major internship
experience. This includes, but is not limited to, preview and
orientation, probation, admissions and monitoring graduation progress.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriate
area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate
area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the PeopleSoft,
Universal Tracking System (UT), NERDC, Student Academic Support
System (SASS) and the Integrated Student Information System (ISIS)
is preferred.
Bachelor's or master's
degree in one of the academic areas within the department is preferred.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted
on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's
qualifications (2) a complete curriculum vitae or resume, and
(3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of at least five references. Email inquiries or nominations should
be sent to: Ms. Susie Weldon, sweldon@hhp.ufl.edu
.
Institutional Information
UF is a major, public,
comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest,
largest and most comprehensive university, Florida is among the
nation's most academically diverse public universities. Florida
has a long history of established programs in international education,
research and service. With more than 46,000 students, Florida
is now one of the five largest universities in the nation.
Contact Information
Ms. Susie Weldon, sweldon@hhp.ufl.edu
POSTED:
9/2/2008
Coordinator, Academic
Support Services/ Pos. # 43187 & 43907
Academic Advising Center for Undergraduate Education
Florida International University
Close Date: until filled
Position Description
The Coordinator of Academic
Support Services will:
Coordinate and provide
academic advising for lower division students, both individually
and in groups
Duties
Assist in the development
of materials for recruitment
Communicate admissions
requirements to prospective students
Coordinate pre-major
requirements with academic departments
Assist with freshman orientations
Maintain academic files
and records for advisees, including pre-major evaluation of lower
division requirements
Attend meetings and perform
related duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in an
appropriate area of specialization or
Bachelors degree and 2
years of appropriate experience
Master's degree strongly
preferred
Must have strong interest
in working directly with students.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous advising experience
preferred.
Application Process
Please visitFIU Human Resources
webiste: http://www.fiu.edu/hr/
click on workforce recruitment click on joblink for application
process and job details. If you have any questiosn please contact
Human Resources at(305) 348-7259.
Institutional Information
Please visit website: www.fiu.edu
Florida International University
University Park Campus
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Additional Information
Two Academic Advising Coordinator
postions available.
Position # 43187
Position # 43907
Contact Information
Monica Roca (305)348-2892
POSTED:
9/2/2008
Coordinator,
Academic Support Services, 33439 & 43120
Undergraduate Ed.
Florida International University
Close Date: until filled
Position
Description
The Coordinator
will:
Assist in
all academic support services for the Student Athlete Academic
Center (SAAC).
Duties
Monitor academic
progress of student-athletes; advise and counsel student-athletes.
Coordinate
programs and services
Monitor academic
eligibility.
Assist in
organizing and monitoring the tutoring program.
Coordinate
support services with appropriate offices for athletes with learning
disabilities and prepartory needs.
Maintain accurate
and complete records.
Required
Qualifications
Master's degree
in an appropriate area of specialization
or Bachelor's
degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years
of appropriate experience.
*Masters degree
is preferred.
Preferred
Qualifications
Experience
working in academic advising and the ability to work with diverse
populations of faculty, staff, and students is preferred.
Requires a
person of integrity with high educational standards and posses
a solid commitment to academic integrity, the welfare of student-athletes,
and full compliance with the NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, and institutional
rules and regulations.
Application
Process
Human Resource
Website: www.fiu.edu/hr
go to "workforce
recruitment" and then to "joblink" for available
postions and application process. You can also Call Human Resources
Office (305) 348-7259
Institutional
Information
Florida International
University
University
Park Campus
11200 SW 8th
Street
Miami, FL
33199
Website: www.fiu.edu
Additional
Information
2 Positions
available
Position #
33439
Position #43120
Contact
Information
Vilma Zamora (305) 348-3834
