The Top Secret Colonials will be having a 12-Hour Gaming Charity Marathon on Saturday, March 19th from 11am-11pm at Yorktown’s Ferris Ballroom. It costs a $5 donation to attend. You can RSVP or send questions to jtwst256@mail.rmu.edu.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
TSC Buffalo Wild Wings – Tuesday, March 22nd
The Top Secret Colonials are sponsoring a Buffalo Wild Wings Day/Night at the BWW in Robinson on Tuesday, March 22nd from 11am – close. BWW will give TSC 10% of the proceeds in sales. In addition to the proceeds, there will be a raffle, including:
$50.00 – Southwest Gift Card
$50.00 – Eat’n Park Gift Card
$25.00 – Buffalo Wild Wings Card
$25.00 – Game Stop Gift Card
$25.00 – Best Buy Gift Card
Resco Products, Inc. seeking IT Applications Support Specialist
Resco Products, Inc. is seeking recent graduates and/or upcoming May 2016 graduates for an IT Applications Support Specialist position.
Job Summary
This position is a critical part of Resco’s IT team by providing support, testing, implementation and troubleshooting for business critical applications including but not limited to ERP, business intelligence, and Salesforce.com software. This technical and analytical role will be responsible for supporting key components of the business in the definition, development and implementation of business technology solutions and for maintaining systems. In addition, this position provides assistance to other members of the IT team for network support. Will report directly to the Information Technology Manager.
Requirements:
- Some experience preferred but not required
- B.S. in Computer Science / Information Systems or related field
- 0-2+ years administrating Salesforce
- Experience with ERP applications
- 0-2+ years experience in IT administering Windows environments
- Proficiency in Windows 7/8/10 and Office 2010-2016
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Remote administration
- Excellent customer service and communications skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail
- The ability to prioritize, self-manage and seek help when necessary
- Strong documentation skills
- Limited travel
The following qualifications would be a plus: A+ Certification, Experience with BI software, Knowledge of QAD enterprise applications, SQL or Progress 4GL knowledge and experience
To Apply:
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Dan Wertz, IT Manger: dan.wertz@rescoproducts.com
Please contact the Career Center for more information at careers@rmu.edu or call 412-397-6333.
HM Health Solutions – Tuesday, March 15th
HM Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Highmark Health, is committed to excellence in delivering innovative solutions to enable health plans achieve top-line revenue growth, reduce costs and gain economies of scale. With industry-leading expertise, HM Health Solutions delivers measurable results while increasing customer engagement. Its extensive portfolio includes enterprise services, infrastructure management, data center housing and print management.
HM Health Solutions is seeking knowledgeable, creative individuals to join us as we continue to power the future of health care. Opportunities exist at all levels, from experienced professionals to internships, and also with our Rotation Program for high-potential recent college graduates. We are also looking to fill multiple roles in the areas of Cyber Security and Information Access Management. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15th from 4:00 – 5:45 PM in the Wheatley Atrium.
Here is the schedule of events:
4:00 – 4:15 PM – SET Registration and free pizza
4:20 – 5:00 PM – Highmark Presentation
5:00 – 5:45 PM – Q & A session
Attention Summer 2016 Interns! Summer Discount and Housing
A 25% tuition discount and free Summer housing is being offered to students enrolled in Summer 2016 Academic Internship programs.
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) academic credits or a minimum of three (3) internship credits this summer.
Please contact the Student Financial Services office at 412-397-6260 or stacct@rmu.edu.
RMU’s Online Cyber Forensics & Information Security Degree Ranks #6 on TheBestSchools.org
Robert Morris University’s online Bachelor in Cyber Forensics & Information Security Degree ranked #6 of “The 12 Best Online Bachelor in Information Assurance & Security Degree Programs” by TheBestSchools.org.
TheBestSchools.org selected RMU’s program based on several weighted factors, including academic excellence, course offerings, faculty strength, and reputation, including reputation for online degree programs.
Comparable programs that were compared to RMU cover similar subjects such as data protection, software security, hackers, Internet security, network security, network and computer forensics, security infrastructure design, e-commerce, and telecommunication systems. The programs also cover ethical and legal responsibilities.
Read the article here:
http://www.thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-bachelors-information-assurance-security-degree-programs/
SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy for Military Veterans or National Guard/Reserves
SANS is hosting an upcoming academy sponsored by Solutionary in Pittsburgh. Those that apply for and are accepted into the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy receive a world-class education in the booming Cyber Security field, full tuition reimbursement, and most valuable, a guaranteed employment opportunity upon completion. This academy is part of the SANS VetSuccess program, for students who are also military veterans or involved with the National Guard/Reserves.
SANS is the most trusted and by far the largest source for information security training and security certification in the world. The SANS VetSuccess Immersion Academy provides U.S. military veterans with advanced technical training, industry-recognized certifications, and connections to high-paying jobs and rewarding careers in cybersecurity. The Academy is 100% scholarship-based, and includes two to three SANS training courses taught by expert faculty as well as the associated GIAC certifications.
They are currently seeking qualified candidates to apply. The timing of this program is great for students who are graduating in the spring, and of course the program is also open to alumni and community members.
To learn more about the VetSuccess Academy, or to apply, please visit https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/immersion-academy/programs#pittsburgh
Applications are due by April 29, 2016
Data Analytics Internship Opportunity with Othot
A new internship opportunity has been posted for students interested in Data Analytics. Othot, a predictive analytics start-up, is currently seeking candidates for an opening as a Data Science Intern. The position will assist in the building of predictive models. The candidate will be expected to work 10-15 hours a week on-site at Othot’s office in Greentree. The starting wage is $10/hour. Othot states that they are looking for “a smart, energetic person who wants to work in a fast-paced startup environment.”
Candidates will be expected to:
– Assist Senior Data Scientists with building, applying, and assessing predictive models
– Analyze data sets using in-house developed solutions
– Determine which data from the customer, Othot data repositories, and other external sources are relevant to an analysis
– Extract and store data from web APIs using Python programming
– Interpret and communicate results of predictive modeling to customers in a way that is easy to understand
– Develop methodologies and tools for assessing model performance
– Explore new predictive analytic methods
– Participate in user interface development
Qualifications for the position include (but are not limited to):
– Experience working with statistical analysis, data science, machine learning, and/or related fields
– Interest and/or familiarity with developing predictive algorithms and models
– Experience with Python programming and libraries for working with data (e.g., scikit-learn and pandas) preferred
– Ability to leverage current and emerging technology
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Capacity to work independently and/or as part of a team
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Mark Voortman at mvoortman@othot.com