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What's an Apple Campus Representative?

An iPod wearing, concert throwing, iTunes giving, music blasting, MacBook toting, savvy talking, iMovie editing, pavement pounding, iLife living, iPhone using, student sales and marketing guru.

Sound like anyone you know?

If it sounds like you, apply now at campusreps.apple.com

Dollars : 10/hr
Hours : 15

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated Administrative Assistant for our Glen Allen, VA office. This position will serve Central Virginia.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides customer service to staff in region/department in regards to ordering, processing of work requests, and special needs.
• Provides administrative support to Regional field offices or Department as necessary for the efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Effectively researches, collects, organize and disseminate information in a timely fashion.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports and other written materials.
• Assists office volunteers in office-related tasks.
• Assists in creating documents and materials utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes as well as other databases specific to the Division.
• Answers phone inquiries and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Prepares simple analyses of requested information or data.
• Follows procedures for tracking projects to ensure completion.
• Ensures all communication to both internal and external customers is conducted in a professional manner.
• Assists with the recruitment and training of office volunteers as requested.
• Processes all income per ACS Guidelines.
• Ensures invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Alerts facilities management when appropriate to ensure facilities are maintained.
• Maintains petty cash as necessary
• Assists with meeting logistics and operations.
• Makes business based decisions; maintains complete and updated files and records in accordance with standards of the Division, submits timely and accurate reports; meets timelines, follows through; apprises supervisor of status; provides viable & innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/trainings, adheres to approved policy/procedure, represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Maintains and orders adequate inventory of American Cancer Society materials as requested.
• Ensures the memorial program procedures adhere to ACS guidelines.
• Ensures all safety guidelines and emergency procedures are followed according to ACS guidelines.
• Processes requests for ACS literature and materials in a timely fashion.
• Assist the public with requests for wigs, prostheses, bras and other patient service materials as necessary.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School graduate with a minimum of two years of administrative work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff team, volunteers, other organizations, Community leaders and the public at large.
• Intermediate skills on Windows-based PC and Microsoft applications.
• Reliable transportation required

Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to proofread for accuracy
• Good Organizational Skills

Division: 
South Atlantic Division

Preferred Method of Application: 
Through Employer Website
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_acs/external/search.do
And search Job ID #: 3595

Wall Street Shakeup Changes the Job-Search Game
by Joe Turner, for Yahoo! HotJobs

The recent Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch sell-off are just tips of a much larger iceberg that will have far reaching economic implications for all of us in the United States. Tens of thousands of layoffs in and beyond the financial industry will signal more sober times as companies across the country will be forced into rethinking their future hiring plans.

Investors are primed for even more bad news. For example, how the untold costs of Hurricane Ike will hit the insurance and energy industries. Further drops in the stock market and other economic losses will also likely occur in the weeks ahead.

One fact seems certain. All of these circumstances will combine to have huge ramifications for job seekers. The combination of a failing economy along with rising unemployment will require individuals to take a fresh approach to their job search.

Referencing the most recent economic crisis, Neil McNulty, principal recruiter, McNulty Management Group states, "The game has changed, but the rules remain the same: Now, more than ever, job seekers need to change their mindset from looking for 'openings' to looking for 'opportunities' ... and opportunities are borne out of crisis and chaos, and exist even in the worst economy."

This means that you, as a job seeker, must look beyond job postings and move into marketing yourself to the managers of the companies and organizations who are experiencing problems that you can solve.

Action Steps:

1. Change your mindset from a passive job seeker to an active problem-solver. Don't just rely on the Internet to find job openings. Scour the marketplace to identify the hidden jobs that aren't advertised. Get yourself in front of people who are receptive to a problem-solving approach rather than one of "Will you hire me?"

2. Talk "results" rather than skills. Stop thinking of yourself as just an assortment of job skills and focus on results that employers want to buy. See yourself as a product to package and market, and then create your own marketing campaign to find your desired job. This includes having a state-of-the-art resume, and sharpening your interviewing skills.

3. Think and talk in terms of Return-on-Investment. View yourself as a mini Profit-and-Loss center for an employer. Be prepared to talk the language of money and demonstrate ways you have helped to positively impact the bottom line of your past or current employer. This means demonstrating ways you've helped make money or save money for your employer or their clients. As employees, we all touch money, though some of us may be closer to it than others. All of us must find ways to prove that we make or save money, and be ready to indicate that in short "sound bites" when we get the opportunity.

Joseph P. Kennedy said many years ago, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." That statement is just as true today as it was then. In this tough economy, whether employed or not, we all share something in common. We all have to get tough, and we all have to get going.

Come to the Career Center and let us help you create an action plan for your job search. We understand that this can be a challenging time. We have great tools and resources that can give that competitive edge in the job search process.

**This is just one perspective, but definitely something to think about.**

Not All Artists Starve: Creative Jobs That Pay Well
by Aimee Chou, EarnMyDegree.com

The myth of the "starving artist" has painted a liberal-arts or fine-arts degree as a death knell to financial stability, leading some "creatives" to become accountants instead. But is the myth really true?

Less Wonk, More Warhol

Without an MBA or M.D., you can still have a well-paying career. Now is an ideal time to embrace your right brain, with a few guidelines:

Go digital. Oil never goes out of style, but pixels pay better in today's market. Invest in a raster-based digital paint application, to stay in tune with the times and still somewhat true to traditional media.

Major in business, minor in fine arts. Like supply and demand, marketing and fine arts are two sides of the same coin. Learn to sketch out a business plan, and your art just might thrive.

Market yourself. Artists starve when commercialism doesn't match creativity. Talent notwithstanding, your work must endear you to a gallery or company's bottom line via marketing or target audience analysis.

Think "four tiers." Artists fit into one of four categories, and so do their income brackets (median salaries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics):

* Art director: Oversees design, layout, copywriting, and more. $68,100
* Multi-media artist: Animators, graphic designers, and game developers. $51,350
* Fine artist: Painters, sculptors, and illustrators. $41,970
* Craft artist: Works ceramics, textiles, stained glass, and more. $24, 090

Hot Art-Related Fields

According to Daniel Pink, author of "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future," left-brained jobs are increasingly outsourced. What remains are more art-related opportunities than ever -- requiring intuition, pattern recognition, and holistic meaning (salaries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unless otherwise noted):

Postsecondary teacher. Art is back -- and bigger than ever -- on the curriculum. Neuroimaging studies show that the arts affect student cognition, reigniting a hot career path. From music to performing arts schools, students everywhere need inspiring teachers. Median Salary: $51,240.

Greeting card writer. Make a living by making people laugh, cry and reminisce. Half sentimental and half humor, this $7.5 billion industry is perfect for creative freelancers. Salary: Two tiers of payment range from $35-$50 to $75-$125 per assignment (Greeting Card Association).

Grant writer. Even if art grew on trees, funding it doesn't. For performing, visual, and literary arts organizations, it comes from compelling proposals. As a bonus, you'll vicariously indulge in the excitement of watching art come to life. Median Salary: $49,623.

Video game developer. This industry never sleeps, as gamers are always waiting for the "next big thing." Don't snooze on the chance to turn your hobby into a vocation -- as a software tester, documentation writer and more. Median Salary: $51,350 (multi-media artists).

Architect. This dual-brained career is growing fast to accommodate infrastructure changes. For a surefire foot in the door, add computer-aided design and drafting technology skills to your portfolio. Median Salary: $62,960.

Curator. Love all things historic, aesthetic, and preserved? As a curator, you'll wear multiple hats doing what you love -- including administration, PR, fundraising, and technology (like digital imaging and scanning technology). Median Salary: $46,300.

Brand manager. More globalization, products, and competition means more careers. Managers mix creativity with business smarts to differentiate one brand among many and ultimately maximize product sales. Median Salary: $72,620.

The Wolf Trap Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on training and experience in the areas of arts administration, education, and technical theater. Internships offer the practical opportunity to become an integral member of the staff and to work side-by-side with professionals producing, promoting, and administering the full spectrum of the performing arts.

This is a great opportunity to learn more visit:

http://www.wolftrap.org/Education/Internships_for_College_Students.aspx

Here is more information:
Internship duration

Summer: 12 weeks, full-time (40-plus hours per week)
Fall and Spring: 12 weeks, part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week)
Note: Duration and hours required may vary per internship.

Benefits

College credit
Complimentary tickets to many summer performances
Field trips to other Washington, DC metro arts organizations
Guest speaker series/presentations by department heads
Mentorship program
Performance facility tours
Professional development training workshops
Stipend to help offset housing and transportation expenses
Discounts at Concessions and Foundation Gift Shops
Free Master Class participation
Credit Union

2008 Graduate & Professional School Fair Participants
University Student Commons * Thursday, October 2nd * 10 am to 2 pm

VCU Graduate Programs:

Bioinformatics
Brandcenter
Department of Biology
Department of English
Department of Forensic Science
Department of Health Administration
Department of Psychology
Master of Public Health
School of Allied Health
School of Business
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Medicine Graduate Programs
School of Nursing
Wilder School

Graduate Schools:

Adler School of Professional Psychology
American University – School of International Service
Bastyr University
Central Michigan University in Virginia
Fordham University – Graduate School of Social Service
George Mason University – Graduate Admissions
George Mason University – School of Public Policy
James Madison University – Graduate School
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
Marymount University – Office of Graduate Admissions
Midwestern University
Old Dominion University – Dept. of Educational Leadership & Counseling
Old Dominion University – Office of Graduate Admissions
Radford University – College of Graduate & Professional Studies
Savannah College of Art & Design
Shenandoah University – Office of Graduate Admissions
The Catholic University of America – Graduate Admissions
The College of William & Mary – School of Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
University of Maryland – College of Information Studies
University of Maryland – School of Public Policy
University of New Haven – Graduate Admissions
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Belk College of Business
University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Graduate School
University of Notre Dame – Graduate School
University of Phoenix
University of Richmond – School of Continuing Studies
University of Virginia – Office of Research Graduate Diversity Programs
University of Virginia – School of Nursing

Law:

American University Washington College of Law
Appalachian School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Chapman University School of Law
Charlotte School of Law
Elon University School of Law
Hofstra University School of Law
Liberty University School of Law
Mercer University School of Law
New York Law School
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Regent University School of Law
Roger Williams University School of Law
Temple University Beasley School of Law
The Catholic University Columbus School of Law
The College of William & Mary Law School
Tulane University Law School
University of Baltimore Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
University of Richmond School of Law
Villanova University School of Law
Widener University School of Law

Health-Related:

American University of Antigua – College of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine – Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine Programs
Campbell University – School of Pharmacy
Drexel University College of Medicine – Office of Professional Studies in the Health Sciences
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
St. Martinus University – Faculty of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Graduate Studies, Biomedical Graduate Programs
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Other:

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions

Poictesme, VCU's literary & arts journal, is accepting new staff members and submissions for 08-09. Those interested in joining the staff should attend one of our informal information sessions on Sept 11 or Sept 25 at 10pm at the Cabell Starbucks. The session will be short, so please be on time. Poictesme publishes fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, drama and art by undergraduates, graduates, alumni and staff. Preference will be given to submissions received by November 20. This is your chance to gain first hand experience in the publishing world, or to get your work published. You do not need to be a member of Poictesme in order to submit. Please direct inquiries and submissions topwatem@gmail.com, or visit poictesme.vcustudentmedia.com

Job Title: Administrative Associate
Position: Part Time

Job Description:
Will work under the direction of the Executive
Assistant/ Grant Manager and assist as needed; responsibilities include,
but are not limited to:

1. General Administrative Support - assisting in typing correspondence, duplicating or collating documents, filing, answering phones, processing various grant documents such as LOIs and Proposals, data entry, and maintaining staff calendar.

2. Assisting in special projects as assigned to include mass mailings, preparation of grant books, award ceremonies, and information sessions

Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Must be a high school graduate with at least 3 years experience in an
office environment

2. Must possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills

3. Requires proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word

4. Knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS is a plus

5. Able to assist in multiple tasks with shifting priorities

6. Able to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively

7. Able to be flexible in a work environment with frequent interruptions

8. MUST reside in the service area of the cities of Petersburg, Colonial
Heights, Hopewell, or the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex,
or the portion of the county of Chesterfield lying south of Route 10

Salary Information:
Commensurate with experience

Benefits:
Limited benefits included and will be discussed during interview process

Application Process:

Interested persons should e-mail a cover
letter including salary requirement and resume to:
cindyh@thecameronfoundation.org

OR Mail to:
The Cameron Foundation
Attn: Cindy Humphrey
24 West Old Street
Petersburg, VA 23803

No telehone calls or walk-ins will be accepted.

Seeking a part-time administrator for our 3-person branch office. The ideal candidate is a team player who will show a "can-do" attitude and can work independently and efficiently. Administrative support experience required; experience as a sole office administrator preferred.

Duties: answering phones, handling incoming and outgoing mail including FedEx and UPS, filing, ordering supplies, general office organization, reviewing expense reports. Car required for local errands as necessary (e.g. pick-up supplies, post office). Design and set-up filing system; assist with network file maintenance. Possible project administration and data entry tasks.

Must have at least intermediate experience with Outlook, Word and Excel (e.g. scheduling, using templates and creating formulas), and be organized and reliable.

Schedule: M, W, F: 4 hours per day. Some flexibility to determine final schedule, e.g. 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm.

New office location as of mid-September: Chesterfield County on Moorefield Park Drive, just off Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike).

HMMH is an environmental noise consulting firm with headquarters in Burlington, MA.
Our consulting staff are professionals with technical backgrounds; we also employ other administrative staff in our MA office.

HMMH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Dollars : TBD
Hours : 12
Schedule : M,W,F: 4 hours per day. eg.9am-1pm, 10am-2pm
Citizenry : US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Required : See job description
Preferred : see job description

TO APPLY:
Alison Moore | Human Resources Manager
Email: amoore@hmmh.com