Work Opportunities with the Department of Homeland Security
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If you are a student or upcoming/recent graduate who is looking to get their foot in the door with a government institution, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to fill a variety of positions. These positions are primarily in the Human Resources, Finance, Readiness, Security, and Acquisition fields. DHS is “committed to building a diverse workforce that includes millenials who bring enthusiasm, innovation, and unique perspectives to the workplace.”
The following positions are open for application by students and recent graduates:
· Student Trainee (Human Resources), GS-0299-4/5
· Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-7/9/11
· Student Trainee (Administration and Programs), GS-0399-4/5
· Administrative Specialist, GS-0301-7/9/11
· Student Trainee (Financial Management), GS-0599-4/5
· Financial Management Specialist, GS-501-7/9/11
· Security Specialist, GS-0080-9/11/12
Interested students and alumni can apply at http://www.dhs.gov/pathfinder. The deadline to apply for these positions is October 24, 2016. If approved for an interview, the DHS Pathfinder Hiring Event will be on December 5th and 6th, 2016.
If you have any further questions, please send an email to: DHSPathfinderJobFair@hq.dhs.gov
Lunch and Learn – SDLC Partners
SDLC Partners and the Career and Professional Development Center has invited RMU students to a “Lunch and Learn” program on Wednesday, October 19th at 12pm. The program will be held in the Career Center classroom located in the Benjamin Rush building.
SDLC Partners is a business and technology consulting firm. They will have speakers on hand to talk about resume writing, interview tips, and open positions within their firm.
The event is free and open to all faculty and students. A light lunch will be provided.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Collection for Operation Safety Net
Last year the Top Secret Colonials collected almost 400 jars of peanut butter and jelly for Operation Safety Net. Operation Safety Net provides sandwiches to the homeless. We would love to beat our number from last year. If you are able, please drop off a jar of peanut butter or jelly to Dr. Paullet’s office (Wheatley 229) or with the 2nd floor secretary in Wheatley.
IT Internships and Full Time Positions- Highmark Health
Highmark Health is looking for several IT interns and full-time entry level employees. The positions include: Graduate Intern, Undergraduate Intern, IT Analyst for the Emerging Leaders Program, Associate Application Developer, Associate Business Analyst, and Associate Security Analyst.
All applications must be submitted by Sunday, November 20th.
Graduate Intern
This summer internship provides graduate students with a full, professional experience. Interns work alongside senior staff and have opportunities to contribute towards successful delivery of critical, innovative business solutions.
Qualifications: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, Graduate students preferred
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
Undergraduate Intern
This summer internship provides undergraduate students with a full, professional experience. Interns work alongside senior staff and have opportunities to contribute towards successful delivery of critical, innovative business solutions.
Qualifications: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, Juniors preferred
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
IT Analyst- Emerging Leaders Program
In this position, employees rotate through at least 4 different IT service areas over a 2-year period. Employees are exposed to multiple tools and technologies, receive education and development opportunities designed specifically for them, and have opportunities to work on special projects that help develop the skills needed to be successful.
Qualifications: See Highmark Health Career page
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
Associate Application Develper
This position delivers application development services in strategic languages such as Java, Javascript, or Cobol. Employees have an opportunity to work with some of the latest application development tools and technologies.
Qualifications: See Highmark Health Career page
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
Associate Business Analyst
This position provides critical support to the applications and services used by business units. Typical responsibilities include defining requirements, managing customer requests, creating and executing test cases, and conducting data research.
Qualifications: See Highmark Health Career page
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
Associate Security Analyst
This position is an opportunity to work in one of the hottest areas of focus for a healthcare organization. Employees may be assigned to work in one of the following critical areas to assure protection of our information assets — risk, compliance, threat, vulnerability, or governance.
Qualifications: See Highmark Health Career page
Students can apply here or through ColonialTRAK.
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