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Graduating Seniors: New positions at MassMutual for you!

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MassMutual’s New Business division has a number of openings for Operational Support Specialists and Customer Service Specialists.  They are looking for new grads like you!

The Operational Support Specialist’s primary role is to be a high-output production associate that can multi-task in a high paced environment. Primary customers are underwriters, case managers, and demanding new business coordinators. The Operational Support Specialist is trained on a multitude of business deliverables that have direct impact on USIG Strategy including: accelerate growth, outstanding experience, and policy owner value.

The Customer Service Specialist provides a variety of services to policyholders, insured and/or their financial advisors, field force and home staff. Performs routine transactions and provides technical guidance, and procedural information on a variety of complex customer service issues requiring knowledge of financial products and transactions. These jobs typically require some experience and incumbents demonstrate knowledge of and have the ability to perform the job functions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• College degree
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent customer service skills, including listening skills
• Proven Winning Ways
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high volume environment without sacrificing quality of work
• Is creative, flexible and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Is approachable and helpful; promotes this in others; has strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and Problem Solving minded/creative thinker
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven reliability and performance high-output track record
• Proven relationship management/outstanding customer service delivery
• High energy level
• For this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship

For more information, and to apply, go here.

Seniors: excellent entry-level job in consulting for the public good – alumni affiliated

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PCG has begun recruiting for the Apprentice Business Analyst 2016 Program

Public Consulting Group (PCG) provides industry-leading management consulting and technology to help public sector education, health, human services, and other government clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need.
PCG logoFor nearly 30 years, PCG has offered dynamic and challenging career opportunities with performance-driven rewards. Our corporate culture attracts candidates who are results-oriented and interested in serving the public sector while furthering their careers. Based on project needs and employees’ skills and interests, PCG provides ongoing opportunities for learning and individual growth, through formalized training and hands-on project experience.

Apprentice Business Analyst Program

PCG looks for highly talented and results-oriented recent college graduates with drive, determination and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment to enter into its Apprentice Business Analyst (ABA) Program. Goals of the ABA program include the development of core competencies, such as achievement orientation, business process analysis, client orientation, relationship building and other technical consulting skills which are essential for a successful Business Analyst at PCG.

This is an excellent entry-level position for SBS majors.  Don’t delay – apply ASAP!

Sweet entry-level position in renewable energy consulting – in NYC

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phoenix energyPhoenix Energy is a New York City-based sustainable energy company, supplying New Yorkers with sustainable energy management solutions.

 

We are a close knit team of young and ambitious individuals. Our office is in WeWork, this is a unique space among many other creative and entrepreneurial minds, great for networking, and there are multiple amenities on every floor making it social and fun.

The role of an Energy Consultant is to develop territories and increase market penetration by engaging business owners, understanding their needs and presenting solutions. The Energy Consultant acts as a trusted advisor, managing the account, overseeing energy projects and helping clients reach their efficiency goals.

We provide training, guidance and continuous development. Members participate in book reports and create their own projects to help advance the brand and improve systems.

Our goal is to develop talent internally for career advancement.

What we are looking for:

  • 0 – 5 years Sales Experience
  • 4 year college degree
  • The right individual will be extremely personable, confident and possess a strong work ethic. They have a great ability to communicate and build rapport instantly with anyone.
  • You must be a problem solver, organized and able to manage many projects at one time.

 

Sweet entry level position for seniors interested in world languages and cultures, international relations, etc.

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The Five College Center for the Study of World Languages is hiring a
Program Assistant.

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Program assistants provide logistical, administrative, and curricular support for FCCSWL language programs and other activities of the FCCSWL.  Program assistants also work on FCCSWL language materials development projects as needed.

Your SBS Global Ed requirement has prepared you well very for this position.  Don’t delay!

Paralegal/Legal Assistant position with RichMay, and UMass PoliSci alum Howard Levin

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Position Description:
Provide essential administrative assistance to busy real estate, corporate, energy or litigation related practices. Work closely with attorneys on practice support, including substantial clerical tasks, work flow organization, billing, records maintenance and filing, interaction with clients, electronic filings, routine office support tasks and various other projects.

Requirements:
Excellent academic and personal credentials. Demonstrated organizational ability and computer skills, able to work independently in a demanding fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong work ethic essential. MS Office Word, Excel with PowerPoint a plus. Experience appreciated but not required. Candidates interested in attending law school in future preferred; two year commitment required. Salary $34,000 plus paid Overtime.

Please send cover letter and resume to Legal Administrator Kathleen Shipp, kshipp at richmaylaw.com.

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Graduating senior Journalism majors: 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship – Deadline March 15

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The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is offering ten $10,000 postgraduate Food and Farming Journalism Fellowships in a program established by Michael Pollan, the John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley. The fellowship, a project of the Knight Center in Science and Environmental Journalism, is supported by a grant from The 11th Hour Project, a program of The Schmidt Family Foundation. Aimed at early and mid career journalists, the Fellowship presents an opportunity to report ambitious long form stories on the full range of subjects under the rubric of food systems: agricultural and nutritional policy, the food industry, food science, technology and culture, rural and urban farming, agriculture and the environment (including climate change), global trade and supply chains, consolidation and securitization of the food system and public health as it relates to food and farming.

For print and audio journalists. 

Start preparing your pitch now, and getting your letter of recommendation lined up.

 

Be a Democracy Fellow – the time is definitely now! Deadline, March 11.

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FairVote’s Democracy Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for those with an interest in election reform to work on substantive projects while building valuable skills and networking with others in the field. Fellows will be assigned projects to manage throughout their tenures, and will also assist with the supervision of FairVote interns. They will be exposed to the broad workings of FairVote, ranging from research, communications and advocacy, to building websites, blogging, and representing FairVote in coalition meetings and on Capitol Hill.

The positions are paid, with healthcare benefits and a stipend for commuting expenses. Fellows will be given opportunities to build their skills and knowledge base both through on-the-job training and opportunities to attend workshops and seminars. Nearly every graduate of FairVote’s Fellowship Program has either continued at FairVote as a full-time staff member, begun work at another public interest organization, or attended graduate school.

Quaker Voluntary Service – One-year Fellowship – Deadline March 15

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Quaker Voluntary Service is an 11-month experiment, living at the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism. Young adults work full-time in professional positions at community based organizations addressing a wide range of issues, while living in a cooperative house and worshiping with, and being mentored by, local Quakers. They receive housing, transportation, food, support for health and wellness (including access to health insurance if needed), and a small stipend, while engaging in regular self-led workshops and retreats that allow for continuing education in social justice, faith, and community building topics. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leJ_1LH4lsk[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/XlqsKf3goOs[/youtube]

 

Seniors: Hot jobs with upcoming deadlines!

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Client Services Analyst 1 – Marsh & McLennan Companies – Feb. 26
Research Study Assistant – General Pediatrics – Boston Children’s Hospital – Feb. 26
Program Integrity Data Analyst – UMass Medical School – Feb. 27
Paid Internships in the Life Sciences (for recent grads) – Massachusetts Life Sciences Center – Feb. 28
Project Labor Organizer – NYC “Fight for $15” Campaign – SIEU – Feb. 28
2016 IBM Offering Associate (non-technical position) – IBM – Feb. 29
Analyst – AlphaSights – Feb. 29
Ecological Restoration Project Estimator – Wilkinson Ecological Design – Feb. 29
Entry Level Legal Assistant – Robert Half Legal – Feb. 29
Environmental Technician – Wilkinson Ecological Design – Feb. 29
HR Coordinator – CDM Smith – Feb. 29
Management Development Program – GEICO – Feb. 29
Marketing Coordinator – ALKU – Feb. 29
Data Analyst – ComlinkData – March 1
Farm-to-Table Apprenticeship at Jones Family Farms – March 1
Instructors for Summer High School Art & Craft Program – Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program – March 1
Teaching Fellows – 2016-2017 – KIPP Schools – March 1
Financial Institution Specialist (training program) – FDIC – March 2
Manager of Special Projects & Executive Assistant – CAIA – March 2
Store Management Executive Development Training Program – MACY’s – – March 2

This is just a sampling of jobs posted in CareerConnect, the UMass Career Services job search database.  Visit CareerConnect often, as new positions are added all the time.

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Seniors: Interested in Urban Revitalization? Check out the Challenge Detroit Fellowship

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Challengchallenge detroite Detroit is a leadership and professional development program that invites approximately 30 of tomorrow’s leaders to live, work, play, give, and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for one year.

Challenges are the heart of our program. In partnership with area non-profits, the challenges are designed to positively impact the city and region. Every Friday, participants will work in teams organized to generate innovative and impactful solutions to pressing needs faced by our partner non-profit organizations.

Application deadline: March 6.