SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS - Bloomington, IN

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS

NON-TENURE TRACK POSITION IN

PUBLIC BUDGETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University-Bloomington seeks applications from accomplished professionals from the practitioner ranks, for one or more anticipated non-tenure-track positions in the general field of public budgeting and finance, broadly defined to include: budgeting, financial management, public debt and capital markets, government treasury operations, capital budgeting, and public pension policy and management. For appointment of senior public executives at the lecturer or senior lecturer (non-tenure track) rank, the ability to teach complex budgeting, accounting and financial management concepts and techniques at the graduate and undergraduate levels is essential. Minimum educational qualifications for practitioners include the Master’s degree or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, public affairs, business administration, accounting, political science, public policy), and 10+ years of public sector experience. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, CPFM) are highly desirable.

SPEA-Bloomington is a world leader in public affairs education, and is among the largest schools of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2012 "Best Graduate Schools" reported by U.S. News & World Report, SPEA-Bloomington ranks second, making it the nation's highest-ranked professional graduate program in public affairs at a public institution. Four of its specialty programs are ranked in the top-three listings. SPEA's doctoral programs in public affairs and public policy are ranked by the National Academy of Science as among the very best in the country.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.  Please submit a letter of application, current vita, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation through our online application system https://indiana.peopleadmin.com by November 30, 2014.  If there are any questions, please submit to:  David Reingold. Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington. SPEA Room 300, 1315 E. Tenth Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1701. 

For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea.

Inquiries or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Robert Kravchuk, chairperson of this search committee, at kravchuk@indiana.edu. 

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Coordinator of Grants and Contracts, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

Coordinator of Grants and Contracts (Job ID #46091)

The Department of Pharmacy Practice in the College of Pharmacy invites applications for Coordinator of Grants and Contracts with an anticipated start date of November 16, 2014. Founded in 1859, our College is the fifth oldest College of Pharmacy in the United States and the oldest entity within the University of Illinois system.  Our education and research programs are ranked among the top colleges of pharmacy in the country.   The College of Pharmacy is one of six health profession colleges on the UIC campus, one of only five academic health centers in the U.S. with all of the health professions.

Description:

This position manages and coordinates finances for funded research and clinical trials programs of the department. Responsibilities include administration of research budgets and related fiscal planning, personnel management, data gathering and analysis, grant writing and reporting. This position also serves as a resource person for the department faculty and liaison for grant-related issues with other campus units and external funding agencies.

Duties:

• Oversee, analyze, manage and execute all aspects of local and federal sponsored project applications/submission for the department. Research and formulate all grant/contract budgets. Recommend possible courses of action; establish new procedures and initiate changes in existing procedures to increase the operating efficiency of the Department as it related to grants.
•  Initiate, develop and manage pre-award proposal documentation and pre and post award procedures for Grant Proposals; develop, forecast and maintain budgets and budget justifications, institutional information, sponsor compliance; institutional and regulatory information for federal/state & other extern
• Oversee, analyze, manage and execute all aspects of local and federal sponsored project applications/submission for the department. Research and formulate all grant/contract budgets. Recommend possible courses of action; establish new procedures and initiate changes in existing procedures to increase the operating efficiency of the Department as it related to grants.
• Initiate, develop and manage pre-award proposal documentation and pre and post award procedures for Grant Proposals; develop, forecast and maintain budgets and budget justifications, institutional information, sponsor compliance; institutional and regulatory al agencies and Institutional Review Board (IRB) status, in compliance with grant guidelines for all department research awards, supporting the Institution’s research program activities.
•  Advise department head on matters related to the fiscal management of departments research resources and strategic planning for research activities
•  Manage customized monthly and ad hoc cost and financial reporting for the department and the grantor/sponsors; manage operational finances for all sponsored projects.
•  Primary administrator on all sponsored research activities within the Department including serve as a liaison for grant-related issues to UIC campus research units such as OVCR, ORS etc. and external federal and private funding agencies.
•  Administrator to faculty for regulatory compliance on sponsored projects. Inform PI’s and research staff of changes in sponsor policies and regulations ensuring compliance with all changes

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

•  Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a research setting or research management with skills in several of the following: grant and contract principles and preparation, knowledge of federal funding source policies/regulations/guidelines (i.e. NIH. FDA, AHRQ), pre-award budget development and grant writing, financial planning, post award reconciliation; electronic proposal submission requirements
•  Ability to decipher financial and operational reports, award budgets, as well as identify, analyze and solve related problems.
•  Excellent communication, organizational skills.

 The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=46091

Director of Career Services, University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

Job ID: 44657

Title: Director of Career Services

The position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating career services to medical students to obtain a residency match.  Works in collaboration with the Director of Academic Services to ensure quality programming for career and academic related information for medical students.

Duties:

Management

• The position functions as a member of the leadership team for the Office of Student Affairs in Chicago.
• Supervises OSA academic advisors in matters pertaining to medical student career development.
• Oversees the budget for programming, pertaining to medical student career development initiatives.
• Functions as back-up to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in their absence.

 Career Services

• Possesses the knowledge and skills to be a content expert in the field of medical student career advising and to be a point a reference for OSA advisors.
• Provide professional development in specialty choice decision making, residency application, and career information (e.g., Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS), Careers in Medicine) for Office of Student Affairs advisors as well as faculty.
• Act as liaison with UIC Career Services and staff at regional campuses of the COM to collaborate to ensure that there are comparable career programs for medical students at all four campuses.
•  Function as student organization contact to develop a comprehensive calendar of programming related to career development information.
• Work in tandem with Director of Academic Services to coordinate team-based advising program, assuming duties such as recruiting faculty advisors and specialty choice career advisors, oversight of OSA program calendar.
• Develop individualized tailored career plan worksheet for students, that advisors will use.
• Oversee steps developed to provide student guidance on curricular career pathway options.
• Develop and maintain the Chicago Charting Outcomes in the Match report, which tracks residency outcome in relation to academic and other factors.
• Maintains updated communications.

 Residency Application Process

• Oversee ERAS Dean’s Workstation.
• Oversee the residency application letters of recommendation process and ensure accurate and efficient transmission of letters for ERAS.

 Longitudinal Career Development Course

• In collaboration with the faculty physician course director for the Longitudinal Career Development Course for medical students (throughout the four years of the curriculum), provide administrative support for the course.
• Create, update and develop program evaluation metrics and provide reports.
• Research and respond to inquiries, problems and issues as they may arise from various sources.
• Participate in and present career development workshops, presentations and orientations for internal and external audiences.  This would include students, parents, colleagues from around campus, community activities, conferences, etc. Responsible for development of new programs as needed.
•  Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience in career counseling and student development theory with preference to professional/graduate level field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience required.
• Requires, excellent communication, presentation and organization skills.
• Excellent Computer skills, including Blackboard.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Apply at https://jobs.uic.edu/

Deadline to apply is 10/20/14

Director, Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR), American University - Washington, D.C.

American University, School of Public Affairs

Director, Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR)

Location: Washington, DC

The School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor to serve as director of its Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR). The director will report to the Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) and will support faculty in developing innovative research projects, securing external funding to support that work, organizing multi-faculty research projects, and connecting with policymakers who can put research findings into practice. With over 60 faculty members currently engaged in public affairs research, the School of Public Affairs seeks to spur groundbreaking research that will contribute to the major public policy issues of our time. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in tapping the existing capabilities of SPA faculty and crafting funding strategies to foster research pertinent to critical policy issues. Among other things, the director will provide support for current faculty seeking external research funding, help build teams of scholars in SPA and beyond to seek major research funding, and facilitate partnerships with other research institutions.

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*Qualifications*

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, e.g., political science, criminal justice, or public policy. Prior leadership experience in grant writing or management is necessary, as is past work in a university, foundation, or research setting. Salary and benefits are competitive.

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*Application Instructions*

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive. Please submit applications via: apply.interfolio.com/26606. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, and name and contact information for three references.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of many centers of government, business, research, and arts located in the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The School’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News &World Report. Learn more about the School of Public Affairs atwww.american.edu/spa.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Assistant Professor, School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona

Assistant Professor

The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in public management beginning in fall 2015. The successful candidate will have a PhD in public administration, political science, sociology, or a related discipline with an emphasis on nonprofit management. The field is open, but with a preference for candidates with training/backgrounds in organization theory and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis. Candidates will contribute to teaching non-profit management courses in the School’s Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program. In addition, the candidate will be expected to have a strong and active research program that will support the mentoring of PhD students, contribute to teaching PhD seminars, and is reflected in an excellent publication record.

The School is seeking an individual who is able to work with diverse students and colleagues, and who has experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental and vision insurance plans; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.

*Candidates will be expected to maintain an active, vibrant and recognized research program.

*Candidates will be expected to teach two courses per semester at either the graduate or undergraduate level.

*The successful candidate will have a PhD in public administration, political science, sociology, or a related discipline with an emphasis on nonprofit management.

*The field is open, but with a preference for candidates with training/backgrounds in organization theory and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis.

*Candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in published research, teaching and service.

A formal application may be made at https://www.uacareertrack.com/, job posting number 56596.  Application review will begin Monday, November 3, 2014 continue until position is filled. Candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, Statement of Research and Teaching Interests, current Curriculum Vitae and a Writing Sample that is reflective of your ongoing research to www.uacareertrack.com. Letters of Reference and Teaching Evaluations (if applicable) can be submitted electronically to Angela Hackett at ahackett@email.arizona.edu or mailed to the department address provided in this ad.

The School of Government and Public Policy is housed within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and is home to an interdisciplinary faculty and a variety of degree programs including the MPP and the NASPAA accredited Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program, as well as a PhD program. Additional information on the School of Government and Public may be found athttp://sgpp.arizona.edu/.

Regional Planner/Analyst, Association of Bay Area Governments - Oakland, CA

Regional Planner/Analyst (P3/P4)

Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)

101 8th St., Oakland, CA 94607

www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html

Salary: $5,690 - $7,600 per month depending on qualifications

Job description: See below (Not more than 250 words)

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ABAG is a Council of Governments and regional planning agency for the 101 cities and nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area.

As part of the Research Team within the Planning and Research Department, the Regional Planner/Analyst performs a broad range of analytic, research and planning duties particularly focused on regional forecasting, land use, employment, and housing. Under the supervision of the Chief Economist and the Planning and Research Director, the incumbent would be one of the lead members of a team performing regional forecasting, create regional databases and evaluate the impact of policies and trends in the region.  Candidate will also engage with various local, regional, state and research agencies. Position requires initiative, independent judgment and action in successfully performing a wide variety of responsible and complex professional work.

Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, economics, public policy, geography, or a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant professional planning/analytical experience for the P3 level or five years of experience for the P4 level, is required.  A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of highly relevant experience and advanced coursework could also be considered as substitute for a Master’s degree at the P3 level.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. October 10, 2014.  Submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to: ABAG H.R. 14-82, P.O. Box 2050, Oakland, CA 94604-2050.  Application and complete job description at www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html. Questions call (510) 464-8496.  EOE.

Public Policy Research Fellowship, UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment

UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment

Public Policy Research Fellowship

Application Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2014

In 2015, the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment will offer
a one-year Public Policy Fellowship to graduates of a recent graduate degree
program in the fields of law, public policy, economics, political science,
sociology, or a related field. The purpose of the fellowship is to support
the public policy research of the IRLE on and labor and employment issues.

The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment

The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) was founded
in 1946 and is currently directed by Professor Chris Tilly. The IRLE's
mission is to foster research, teaching, and interdisciplinary discussion on
labor and employment issues on the UCLA campus, and to link these activities
to the wider community through outreach and service.  The UCLA Center for
Labor Research and Education (Labor Center), established in 1964, is part of
the IRLE and includes a Downtown Labor Center.  In the decades since its
founding, the UCLA Institute has contributed significantly to the national
dialogue on employment and labor issues, having housed numerous research
studies of low-wage labor and working closely with local unions,
community-based organizations, and policymakers to improve the working
conditions, wages, and lives of low wage workers.

Fellowship Description

The Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in labor
and employment public policy by participating in interdisciplinary research,
publication of reports and scholarly work, and disseminating that work to
policymakers. The Public Policy Fellow will work with Institute scholars on
ongoing Institute research and other activities. Research tasks may include:
conducting legal and social science research; preparing reports, policy
briefs, journal articles; collecting, checking and analyzing data; and
assisting in the preparation of research proposals.  The fellow will also
participate in the planning and facilitation of scholarly symposia,
lectures, and conferences.

Eligibility

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

1)     A graduate degree in law, public policy, economics, political
science, sociology, or a related field.

2)      An aptitude for independent law and/or public policy research
demonstrated through research and writing as a graduate student or work
experience after graduate school.

3)     Knowledge and demonstrated interest in labor and employment issues,
especially as related to low wage labor.

4)      Strong academic records, writing, and communication skills.

5)     Working knowledge of the use of legal research databases (e.g.
Westlaw and Lexis) and other online academic databases (Jstor, Academic
Search Complete, SAGE, etc.)

*    Preferred: Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data
analysis.

Support

The Fellowship begins January 1, 2015 and lasts for one year (renewable to
two years at the discretion of the IRLE). The Fellowship offers a salary
based on experience and full benefits for a 12-month appointment. No classes
can be taken and no degree will be offered as part of the Fellowship
program.

To Apply

The fellowship application package should include a cover letter summarizing
your qualifications for the Public Policy Research Fellowship, a resume,
graduate school transcript, and an academic writing sample. Two letters of
recommendation, including at least one from a recent professor, should be
included with the application package, and each letter should be sealed in
an envelope signed by the writer of the recommendation letter.

Send applications to: Brittney Lee at
blee@irle.ucla.edu

For any inquiries, please email Pamela Izvanariu at:
pizvanariu@irle.ucla.edu

Hiring

Applications Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2014.  Applicants will be
contacted for an in-person interview.

Green Corps (paid) Internship

Early Fall Application Deadline: October 10, 2014

Click here to request more information about Green Corps

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the 
biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps’ yearlong paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution, factory farming and many others — with groups like Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch. And when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups. 
For more information, read on or visithttp://www.greencorps.org/findoutmore.

In your year with Green Corps: 
Be trained by the best: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people like Adam Ruben, former political director and current board president of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and founder of 350.org.

Gain experience across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Power Shift, and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

Make an impact on today’s environmental challenges: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling; led to new laws to support clean, renewable energy; convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans; and much, much more.

Get paid! Green Corps organizers earn a salary of $25,000. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

Launch your career: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

Interview weekends are happening in Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and San Francisco, CA.

Executive Assistant, Department Of Health And Human Services - Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant GS 9
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/382529100

Incumbent serves as a Secretary (Office Automation) performing the
following duties:

   - Receive calls and screen visitors; determine nature of requests and
   refer callers or visitors to appropriate staff or personally provide
   routine of procedural information
   - Provide answers to routine or non-technical requests for information,
   such as status reports, suspense dates for matters requiring compliance
   - Receive calls and screen visitors; determine nature of requests and
   refer callers or visitors to appropriate staff or personally provide
   routine of procedural information
   - Prepare travel arrangements taking into consideration established
   travel regulations and guidelines and complete vouchers after travel has
   been completed
   - Utilize a variety of Microsoft Office suite system's to include
   Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
   and Microsoft Outlook
   - Prepare a variety of correspondence ensuring correct punctuation,
   capitalization, spelling, grammar and conformance to style

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GS-9:  Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the
GS-08 grade level in the Federal service arranging and coordinating
meetings, and appointments; maintaining a senior official's calendar and
schedule; performing travel related activities (i.e. scheduling, processing
vouchers, etc.); and preparing documents and reports using automated system
software such as Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access and Outlook calendar.

AND

Type 40 words per minute based on a five minute sample with three or fewer
errors.


For questions about this job posting please Contact:

Angelique Green
Phone: (216)615-4042
Email: ANGELIQUE.GREEN@HHS.GOV