Other State Employment Opportunities
OTHER STATE positions posted February 16, 2012.
Temporary University Specialist
Procurement Services
The Procurement Services Department is seeking applications for Temporary University Specialist positions. Under the direction of a designated supervisor, individuals are responsible for coordinating a variety of functions central to departmental needs. Duties include: working with University staff and students to resolve purchasing issues; processing requisitions and/or various purchasing records; compiling and organizing information; reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance with University policies and procedures; administrative support in support of public sourcing activities; identifying and following up on routine problems; maintaining files; and extensive use of the University's FRS system.
Minimum Qualifications: Computer knowledge with MS products; good communication skills; flexibility; and a willingness to learn are required.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; and data entry skills preferred.
These are temporary, full-time positions with the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday from March 2012 - July 2012, with possible extension to December 2012, dependent upon Department needs and available budget.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for (3) references to: Procurement Services Department, University of Connecticut, 3 N. Hillside Road, Unit 6076, Storrs, CT 06269-6076, Attn: Temporary University Specialist Search, or via email to steven.jagielo@uconn.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. (Search # HR12-07)
OTHER STATE positions posted February 2, 2012.
Temporary University Specialist
Office of Orientation Services
The University of Connecticut’s Office of Orientation Services is seeking applicants for an opening as a temporary university specialist for the summer undergraduate orientation program. This office provides orientation to approximately 4,000 new students and parents as they transition to the University programs.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Efficient placement and scheduling of student and parent reservations for all 21 orientation sessions. (It is not uncommon for us to receive hundreds of reservation requests a day).
- Answering telephones in an extremely busy office, explaining orientation processes and procedures to new students and parents/guardians. Strong communication and phone skills are a necessity for this position.
- Ability to enter, process and document all student information and evaluations with accuracy.
- Assist with assigning rooms for overnight student orientation housing.
- Assist with e-mailing confirmations, faxing, photocopying and collating materials.
- Assist new students, parents and University staff that visit the office with inquiries.
- Support and assist with other projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with the University’s Storrs campus, knowledge of its services.
- Excellent communication skills: both written and oral.
- Ability to multitask.
- Enjoys working with the public with a warm, friendly and patient personality.
- Ability to take and follow instructions as well as accept responsibility.
- Be flexible in a working office environment.
- Must be on time for all aspects of the job.
- Ability to learn and operate new computer software efficiently and accurately.
- Energy and enthusiasm.
This is a full-time, end-date appointment, starting on March 23, 2012 through July 5, 2012. The hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 1 hour for lunch. The hourly rate for this appointment is $13.00 per hour and does not include benefits.
To Apply: Send a current resume and the name, address, and phone numbers of 2 references electronically to: Linda Taber at Linda.Taber@uconn.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. (Search # HR12-08)
OTHER STATE positions posted January 27, 2012.
REVISED
Academic Counselor/Admissions - Part Time
(Temporary University Specialist)
Center for Continuing Studies, Stamford Campus
The University of Connecticut, Center for Continuing Studies, Stamford Campus, is seeking an academic counselor to work 50% time for Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies and Non-degree Studies programs. The counselor works as part of a team to recruit, admit and academically advise returning adult/transfer students and working professionals with an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from regionally accredited institutions who wish to finish their undergraduate degree or take courses as a non-degree student. Information on our degree completion programs can be found at http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/overview/bachelor.html.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree; two to four years professional experience working with adult students in higher education, academic advising or counseling;and abilityto engage students in discussions concerning educational needs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player; experience in adult/transfer student, academic advising, counseling, admissions and recruitment from area colleges/universities, organizations and corporations. Experience in academic advising for returning adult students in an institution of higher education including international returning adult students. Some knowledge of state and regional demographics and industry and its education needs and resources.
Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in counseling or related area preferred.
This position reports to the Assistant Director for the Center for Continuing Studies, Stamford campus. Some evening hours are required. Ability to work flexible hours and to travel. The position is a year long, 50% time, end-date appointment. This position does not have benefits.
To Apply: Send a current resume and letter of interest electronically to: Rita Koenig, Assistant Director, Center for Continuing Studies, University of Connecticut at Stamford Campus at rita.koenig@uconn.edu. Please submit materials by February 17, 2012. (Search # HR12-04)
OTHER STATE positions posted November 10, 2011.
Adjunct Faculty/Instructor
Master of Professional Studies
Center for Continuing Studies
University of Connecticut
The Center for Continuing Studies at the University of Connecticut is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a graduate online course in Strategic Human Resource Management during spring 2012. The course is part of our Human Resource Management/Master of Professional Studies degree program. Information on our program can be found at http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/mps/programs/hrm.html.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters with SPHR certification or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D.; teaching experience in higher education, and experience teaching online.
To Apply: Send a current resume and letter of interest electronically to: MPS HRM search c/o Beverly Salcius at beverly.salcius@uconn.edu. (Search # HR12-03)
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse community,
the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities and members of minority groups.
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Last updated on February 16, 2012.