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HM Health Solutions – Tuesday, March 15th

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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

 

 

Bender Computing- Positions for IT Majors with Disabilities

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Bender Consulting Services Inc. has been a leading national expert in getting jobs for people with disabilities.  They have been supporting corporate and federal recruitment, workplace mentoring, and technology accessibility initiatives for 20 years now.

**For more general information, visit www.benderconsult.com.

Through the IT Leadership Rotational Program (being offered in Cranberry, PA; Blue Bell, PA; Downers Grove IL; and Phoenix, AZ), you would be able to get experiences key for your future career. You will:

  • Participate in extensive training and development opportunities
  • Develop key competencies through enterprise-wide rotational work experience and extensive training opportunities
  • Rotate through a series of challenging projects and technical assignments within IT organizations
  • Complete projects and assignments in areas such as cyber information security and architecture, project and program
    management, IT architecture, infrastructure, networking, engineering, and software testing, all designed to deliver real business
    results

In order to get a position, you will need to fill some qualifications:

  • Required – Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an information technology-related major, such as MIS or computer science, with an anticipated
    graduation date of May 2016.
  • Strongly preferred – GPA of 3.3 or higher .
  • Strongly preferred – Previous co-op or intern experience in related discipline.
  • Strongly preferred/Required – Drive for success in a fast-paced environment and determination to meet tight deadlines.
  • Required – Strong communication, analytical, results-oriented, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

To apply for this opportunity, visit www.benderconsult.com/careers/submit-resume to fill out the electronic form.

 

 

HM Health Solutions’ Project: Future

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HM Health Solutions is holding an event called Project: Future event on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Downtown Pittsburgh from 9 am to 3 pm. Developed specifically for seniors seeking to jump-start their career upon graduation, Project: Future will showcase HM Health Solutions to give attendees a look into what we have to offer, our career opportunities, educational sessions presented by experts on key topics in the technical industry and the opportunity to network with our employees.

They are looking to recruit top talent for Project: Future and would love representation from Robert Morris University.  Interested candidates should email their resume to HMHSCareers@highmark.com. Upon meeting the following criteria, eligible candidates will receive an official invitation for admission (space is limited):

  • Will earn a bachelor’s degree or higher in Application Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology Operations or similar field
  • Currently has and will earn an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Legally authorized to work for any United States employer
  • Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership abilities through their studies, employment or extracurricular activities

Step “IT” Up With Thermo Fisher Scientific – Thursday, March 3rd

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Thermo Fisher Scientific will have a networking opportunity on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30 – 8:00pm at 300 Industry Drive. RSVP to  Kendra.Patterson@ThermoFisher.com by Feb. 29th.

A flyer is attached below with more information.

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March 9: Collegiate Job and Internship Fair

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Computer & IT Majors:  22 employers want to meet you!

Western PA Collegiate Job and Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 9
10 am – 3 pm
Monroeville Convention Center

It’s the largest job fair in the region with over 130 employers already registered and 150 – 160 expected! For fair information and a full list of employers, visit: http://www.westpacs.org/ and download the WestPACS Career Fair+ app on both iOS and Android devices!

American Textile Company
Ariba, an SAP Company
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc
Compunetix, Inc
Creehan & Company
DMG SECURITIES INC
Highmark Health
Keller Williams Real Estate Professionals
KFORCE
LANtek Computer Services
Management Science Associates
Mylan Inc.
Novitas Solutions
PA Liquor Control Board
RDX
rue21
SDLC Partners
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
SoftWriters, Inc.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration, Office of Audit
UPMC
ZOLL LifeVest

Monday, February 22: LunaMetrics Presentation on Google Analytics

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Alex Moore from LunaMetrics will give a presentation on Google Analytics for CIS students on Monday, February 22nd at 4 p.m. in the Wheatley Atrium.

LunaMetrics (at LunaMetrics.com) is a Digital Marketing and Google Analytics consultancy helping businesses use data to illuminate the bridge between marketing, user behavior, and ROI. We love Google Analytics and Search Marketing, and we’re a Google Analytics Certified Partner and a Google Partner for AdWords. We focus on providing customer service and integrity in our consulting services, provide basic through advanced trainings nationwide, and keep analytics professionals up-to-date and on the ball with our blog.

Here is the schedule of events:

4:00 – 4:15 PM –  SET Registration and free pizza

4:20 – 5:00 PM –  LunaMetrics Presentation

5:00 – 5:45 PM –  Q & A session

AMC Graduate Assistant Position Available

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The RMU radio and Academic Media Center are looking for a graduate assistant to help support the media outreach for RMU radio and RMU TV.  They are looking for graduate students coming from any major background, but preferably people with some IT background and experience.  The position comes with a stipend of $500 a month and a tuition waiver.

They are looking for someone with strong leadership skills and management skills working with administrators, staff and undergraduates in the Academic Media Center and RMU Radio.  There needs to be a willingness to learn the technical side of radio operations from the control room to some IT experience.

Interested students can apply for the job on colonialtrak here.

University of Pittsburgh seeking Data Analyst/Programmer

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The University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for a Data Analyst/Programmer position.

Job Summary
The Data Analyst/Programmer will work in the Office of Provost to improve existing data management systems and provide business intelligence support to the office. Duties include designing new database management systems to automatize the production of existing reports, developing and implementing programs to process and manipulate large datasets, writing queries for extracting data, preparing static reports with both tabular and graphical presentations as well as web-based active reports, and providing data programming and analytic support on a range of research projects. In developing new systems, the candidate will be responsible for the needs assessment, analysis, design, testing, and documentation. Candidate must have experience working within a team environment, be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. The incumbent must be proficient in report generation software (e.g., Crystal Reports), query writing (e.g., SQL, Cognos), web crawling, relational databases (e.g., Access), visualization software (e.g., Tableau), and web publishing. Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS), program management software, sharepoint, and data analytics a plus.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Information Systems, or related field. Two to three years of experience in database management, business intelligence, or information technology, or some combination of related experience and graduate education required.

To Apply
Please complete an application on Pitt’s online employment system—PittSource, https://www.pittsource.com/postings/111081. For more information about employment at the University of Pittsburgh, please visit http://www.hr.pitt.edu/careers.

The Department of Homeland Security, CyberSkills Management Support Initiative

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Job Description:

  • The DHS Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative is specifically designed to provide current undergraduate and graduate students with cybersecurity-focused volunteer assignments intended to expose them to the field of cybersecurity and provide excellent work experience. Selected students will support the cybersecurity mission at one of the following DHS components: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard).

Qualifications:

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  •  Be currently enrolled at least half time in pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree at an accredited college or university with 1) a major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM); 2) a major in cybersecurity-related studies; and/or 3) an interest in working in the field cybersecurity upon graduation.
  • Have projected graduation date of September 2016 or later. (Note students scheduled to graduate prior to September 2016 are not eligible for this program—unless they are graduating with an Associate’s degree and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, or they are graduating with Bachelor’s degree and pursuing a Master’s degree).
  •  Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale that can be verified via a Fall 2015 transcript that includes all courses taken to date.

Apply Online At: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425296700

Paid Cyber Security Summer Fellowship at CMU

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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is hosting a summer fellowship aimed at cyber security students who will be seniors in the Fall of 2016. The IT Lab: Summer Security Initiative (SSI) is a roughly six week program that will be taking place from June 19, 2016- July 30, 2016.

SSI is an opportunity for participants to engage in a unique environment that will prepare them for careers post-school. Interaction with some of the world’s most foremost information security experts will be a daily occurrence and a majority of them will be teaching the program’s daily classes. If all of this wasn’t enough to convince future seniors to apply, keep in mind that students who complete the SSI program will be eligible to receive a scholarship of at least 50% of tuition to CMU’s Heinz College to pursue a master’s degree.

Important Information:
Deadline to apply:        March 1, 2016
Dates:                             June 19, 2016 – July 30, 2016
Requirements:             Participant will be a senior in Fall 2016
Financial Information:   All costs of housing, meals, tuition, books, and travel to and from CMU will be covered
Other compensation:    Participants will receive $1000 for participating

The application process can be found at:
http://heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-information-systems-and-management/itlab/itlab-application/index.aspx

Good luck!