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In This Week's Career Insider Issue...
- Save the Date: Part-Time Job Fair Sept. 1
- Andrew's Insider Jobs Update
- Help Wanted: Full time and Part time Jobs
- Adrian's Internship Recommendations
- Rangel Graduate Fellowship Deadline - September 19
- Sustainable Career Tips
- On-Campus Job Opportunities
New Blog: Leave Your Politics Out of LinkedIn
- New Addition to Webpage: Professional Community Events
- Virtual Career Advisor Moves to the AM
- Register for Online Courses for Fall & Spring!
Save the Date
PwC Career Opportunities Fall 2016
PwC Overview:
Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading firm that services clients that include the Fortune 500, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/us) is the firm for you. PwC is a network of firms committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, and advisory services. We help resolve complex issues for our clients and identify opportunities. More than 208,000 people in over 157 countries across the PwC network are committed to deliver quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. People across the PwC network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.
At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.
Are you ready to build a career in a rapidly changing world? Developing as a PwC Professional means that you will be ready - to create and capture opportunities to advance your career and fulfill your potential.
Job Description:
PwC currently has a number of positions available across our assurance, tax, and advisory lines of service, in various locations across the United States. Positions include Winter and Summer 2017 Internships, as well as, Winter and Summer/Fall 2017 Associate roles. To learn more about the various positions and to apply, please visit http://adtrk.tw/OTUnf.
Qualifications:
Please see specific requirements for the opportunity you are interested in by visiting http://adtrk.tw/OTUnf.Full-Time Jobs
GSD&M - Junior CopywriteriHeartMedia Austin - Digital Sales Coordinator
Texas Freedom Network - Digital Engagement Coordinator
Oracle - Deal Specialist Global Finance Organization
Performance Marketer - Marketing Copywriter
Capital Area Council on Governments - Regional Planner
Four Hands - Copywriter
Cardea Services - Curriculum Developer/Training Specialist
Gerson Lehrman Group - Various Undergraduate Roles
Capital Area Council of Governments - GIS/9-1-1 Database Analyst II
Part Time Jobs
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa - Spa Associate
TicketCity - Client Relations Specialist
Tiff's Treats - Delivery Driver
Boys & Girl Club of the Austin Area - AmeriCorps Academic Success Coach
Austin Sports Center - Facility Operations Staff
YMCA of Austin - Soccer Official
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Digital Services Advocate
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Phone Services Advocate
To see more of these job opportunities, visit Hilltop Careers.
Rangel Graduate Fellowship - Deadline September 19
The application for the Rangel Graduate Fellowship application deadline is quickly approaching! The 2017 Rangel Fellowship application closes Monday, September 19th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides mentorship and professional development support. Fellows can use the fellowship to attend two-year master's programs in U.S. institutions to study an area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, economics, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship and Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates planning to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2017 must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org.
The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University.
The Rangel Program will be hosting two virtual information sessions to discuss the Rangel Graduate Fellowship, including program elements and the application process. They invite you and prospective applicants to join their Google Hangout on the following dates:
- Thursday, August 25, 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST – Click here to join!
- Monday, September 12, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST – Click here to join!
All application materials must be submitted by the deadline. These supplemental materials include two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, and Official Financial Aid Statement from the applicant’s senior year when applicable.
More Internship Recommendations
Austin Parks Foundation - Special Events Internship
Streetwise Media - Editorial Intern
Central Intelligence Agency - Internship Program
- Save the date: CIA will participate in Careers with the Federal Government on Wednesday September 14 at 5:30 pm in Mabee Ballrooms A & B
Stonehouse Villa - Wedding & Events Intern
St. Edward's University Marketing - Public Relations & Social Media Intern
LifeSize Communications - Human Resources Intern
St. Edward's University Marketing - Digital Marketing Intern
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation - Operations + Development Internship
CareerPlug - Recruiting Intern
TeacherGraph - Marketing Content Strategist Intern
Volusion - Web Design Intern
Silicon Labs - Finance Intern
VMWare - Global Technical Alliances Intern
FleishmanHillard - Public Relations (Winter-Spring) Intern
ERCOT - Fall 2016 Treasury Intern
The Center for Generational Kinetics - Marketing Research Intern
Texas Nurse Practitioner Association - Policy Intern
Goodwill Central Texas - Human Resources Recruiting Administrative Intern
Texas Public Policy Foundation - Free Market Policy Intern
Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability
Austin Creative Reuse is looking for a morning part-time clerk(s).
Are you ready to join an amazing organization and work in a wonderland of a center?
Who We Are
Austin Creative Reuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to foster conservation and reuse through creativity, education, and community building.
We collect, distribute, and sell reusable materials donated from industry and individuals.
We educate the community about how to reduce, reuse, and create in responsible and fun ways. We make instructional kits, have a library of design and art ideas, and share these online and in-store.
We unite the community by hosting a range of events, activities, and classes that bring people together to build awareness around conscious consumption, sustainability, and art
We promote awareness of like-minded organizations to reduce overlap and increase awareness of city resources.
What We Offer
Fun, creative and collaborative environment that will give you great experience working in the non-profit industry and with a diverse volunteer population.
Ability to expand role based on interest and skill set. This could include assisting with our social media efforts or at our workshops. There is also potential for advancement to an opening and closing center lead role.
What You’ll Bring
We are looking for amazing people with diverse backgrounds and a genuine passion for creativity and reuse. Our ideal candidates will be comfortable talking about crafting materials and dealing with pricing questions. We expect our clerks to:
Be outstanding at customer service.
Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially dealing with register.
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to juggle multiple tasks and work in an active non profit environment
Qualifications
Previous customer service and cashier experience
Basic knowledge of Point of Sales Systems and cash drawer reconciliation
Basic computer skills including knowledge of email, Microsoft Office, and google drive
Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
What You’ll Do
The Austin Creative Reuse Clerk is friendly, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Austin Creative Reuse and our mission. This is a vital role as you will be the first and last contact for customers visiting the center. You will be greeting customers as they enter the center and helping customers check out quickly. An Austin Creative Reuse clerk will become familiar with center pricing and will use sound judgement to complete transactions. You will use Square to process credit sales and be able to handle money for cash sales. You will engage the customer about their experience in the center and let them know about making financial donations, future programs and events.
Greet new customers and introduce them to the center.
Main point person for the register and front of the center.
Manage all aspects of customer transactions including making sure that transaction data is accurately entered into the cash register.
Screen items brought in as drop-off donations; provide donation receipts; ensure that donations are recorded accurately in the donation log.
Physical Requirements: Push/pull merchandise with appropriate equipment to and from backroom and sales floor. Lift, place, and arrange items on shelves and racks. Bend down and reach above head. Climb and descend ladder. Stand during an entire shift (other than normal break time).
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online here.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position.
At Austin Creative Reuse, we believe that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. Austin Creative Reuse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.
Volunteer at the Lake Travis Cleanup on Sunday, September 11!
Annual TRACS Summit: March 5-7, 2017 at Texas A&M Commerce
Previously shared:
First Two Weather Balloons Launched from the Hilltop to Measure Ozone and Meteorological Data!
Common Text for the Class of 2020 Tackles Food Justice
Volunteer at It's My Park Day: November 5
Job Opportunity: Part-time Clerk at Austin Creative Reuse Center
Job Opportunity: Program Manager at Earth Day Austin
Job Opportunity: Part-time Communications Coordinator at TreeFolks
Paid Volunteer Opportunities with AmeriCorps & Austin Habitat for Humanity
Job Opportunity: Reforestation Field Assistant at TreeFolks
Job Opportunity: NeighborWoods Program Assistant at TreeFolks
Job Opportunity: Afterschool Instructor at 4H Capital
Job Opportunity: Membership Coordinator at Texas Solar Energy Society
Want to see what other universities are doing to become greener? Create your (free) Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education ( AASHE ) account, using your St. Ed’s email address. Info here Then go to the resources pages to find information on different green projects.
St. Edward's Sustainability Community on LinkedIn | Sustainability – Join the group!
What is Students for Sustainability? Learn about the group here and join them! http://think.stedwards.edu/sustainability/content/students-sustainability
University Advancement - Office Assistant (fall)
School of Natural Sciences - Laboratory Teaching Assistant (fall)
Library - Library Assistant/Technical Services Department (fall)
Institutional Research - Office Assistant (fall)
College Assistance Migrant Program - Office Assistant (fall)
Library - Library Public Services Student Staff (fall)
Library - Archives (fall)
Munday School of Business - Office Assistant (fall & spring)
Student Disability Services - Student Proctor
Global Engagement Office - Office Assistant (fall)
Human Resources - Office Assistant (fall)
School of Humanities - Costume Stock Assistant (fall)
School of Humanities - Costume Technician (fall)
Master of Arts in Counseling - Office Assistant (summer)
School of Education - Writing Intern (fall)
School of Education - Reading Mentor (fall)
Starting August 29th, the Virtual Career Advisor will now occur weekdays from 11 am - 1 pm.
So if you have questions and cannot come to Moody Hall 134, rest assured we'll be online to answer all your career related questions!
REGISTER FOR ONLINE COURSES!
To register for any of these courses:
1. Go to MyHilltop
2. Select Academic Information
3. In Registration tools, select Add/Drop Class
4. Once in the Add/Drop Class page, select Search Class
5. In Look Up Classes, scroll for Career Planning
6. Once in Career Planning, select 1110 - Topics -Career Planning MGMT and click on View Sections
7. Select one of the courses above
Please contact Career and Professional Development should you have any questions regarding these courses at seu.careerplan@stedwards.edu.
CPAM 1110: Part-Time Jobs to Internships (Fall/Spring)
how to market skills gained through part-time employment through a resume, LinkedIn profile and social media.
CPAM 1110: Career Management Strategies (Fall/Spring)
identification of individual goals, assessment of talents, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, effective use of employment search tools (e.g., resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking), and management of career pathways. Students are not required to have a part time job or internship during this course.
CPAM 1110.0A-91: Career Management Strategies - New College (Fall/Spring)
CPAM 4150-01, 4250-01, 4350-01: Internship (Fall/Spring/Summer)
Career and Professional Development
Email: seu.careerplan@stedwards.edu
Website: http://stedwards.edu/career
Location: Moody Hall 134
Phone: 512-448-8530
Facebook: facebook.com/seucareer
Twitter: @seucareer