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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Applications are now available for the Washington, D.C. Scholarship for Summer Internships.
This scholarship will be awarded to a rising sophomore, junior or senior student who has an internship in the Washington, D.C. area for the summer of 2010. The scholarship monies will total between $1,500 and $2,000. The internship may be credit bearing or non-credit bearing. The recipient will be in good academic & judicial standing, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and will demonstrate financial need. Completed applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, February 26, 2010. The scholarship recipient will be announced in late March.
Scholarship application forms are available in the Office of Career Services. We encourage candidates to begin compiling their application materials soon as a completed application contains an essay, resume and internship confirmation letter from your internship supervisor. Please note that if you do not yet have a secured internship, if you are selected for this scholarship you will be required to submit an internship confirmation letter by April 30 or the offer may be rescinded.
The funding for this scholarship is provided through the generosity of alumni residing the Washington, D.C. area.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program offers graduating seniors and recent alumni the opportunity to serve as research assistants for senior associates working on a variety of projects. Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select approximately 8-10 graduating seniors to serve as research assistants. They are matched with senior associates – academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world – to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.
The upcoming 2010 – 2011 projects are:
*Democracy/Rule of Law – Political Science background preferred.
*Middle East Studies – Native or near-native Arabic language skills essential.
*Nonproliferation
*South Asian Studies – Strong math skills required in additional to background in international affairs or political science.
*Energy and Climate – Quantitative skills required.
*Chinese Studies – Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.
*Russian/Eurasian and Central Asian Studies – Excellent Russian language skills required.
*US Role in the World
Junior Fellows work for one full year (August through July) in the year immediately following their graduation from college. Positions are paid, offering a salary and full benefits package. International students with F-1 status or Visa eligiblity to work in the US are allowed to apply. Alumni who have graduated within the past year and who have not started graduate studies are allowed to apply.
Applications for this highly-selective fellowship are available in the Office of Career Services and must be submitted to the Ithaca College nominating official by Monday, December 14 at 5:00pm. As completed applications include two essays, your resume, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts, students are encouraged to begin compiling their application as soon as possible. The nominating committee will review applications and nominate up to 2 students for this Fellowship by submitting materials to the sponsoring organization by January 15, 2010. All applicants will be notified of their nomination candidacy by January 15. For further details or application materials, please contact Career Services.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Career Services is pleased to announce that since September 24, 40 new jobs, 27 new internships and 6 part-time/summer opportunities have been made available to Ithaca College students and alumni. Full descriptions and application information can be found on eRecruiting.
Jobs (Full-Time)
• Assistant Professor of Music Education | University of Oregon School of Music and Dance
• CHILD HABILITATION SPECIALIST – KREAG ROAD RESIDENCE | Mary Cariola Children’s Center
• Director of Music Admissions and Recruitment | University of Oregon School of Music and Dance
• Financial Services Representative | First Investors Corporation
• Full Time Physical Therapists Needed | Beachside Physical Therapy
• Health Occupations Education Coordinator (RN) | Questar III
• IT/Systems Manager | Cox Radio, Inc.
• Occupational Therapist | Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.
• Occupational Therapist | Management Recruiters of Bethlehem, NC
• Occupational Therapists | John A. Coleman School/CRC Campus
• Occupational Therapists | RehabVisions
• Occupational Therapists | Spotsylvania County Schools
• OT/COTA | Questar III
• Pediatric Occupational Therapist | The Childrens Center for Early Learning, Inc.
• Physical Education Teacher | Union Free School District
• Physical Therapist | The Dunwoody Group
• Physical Therapist | Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
• PHYSICAL THERAPIST | ELITE THERAPY
• Physical Therapist | Global Recruiters of Jasper
• Physical Therapist | Mahopac Central School District
• Physical Therapist | Management Recruiters of Bethlehem, NC
• Physical Therapist | PediaStaff, Inc
• Physical Therapist | Sports Physical Therapy of New York, PC
• Physical Therapist | The Dunwoody Group
• Physical Therapist | The Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
• Physical Therapist in Virginia | Global Recruiters of Jasper
• Physical Therapist in Washington | Global Recruiters of Jasper
• Physical Therapists | John A. Coleman School/CRC Campus
• Recruiting Coordinator | UCH
• Research Associate | Economists, Incorporated
• Science and Math Teachers | The Education Group
• Speech Language Pathologists | John A. Coleman School/CRC Campus
• Sports Reporter/Photographer | WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34
• Staff Occupational Therapist | Prime Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
• Staff Physical Therapist | Prime Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
• Teach/Tour China: Summer 2010 | International Partnerships in Education, LLC
• Teacher for the Education of Blind & Visually Impaired | Questar III
• Teacher, coach, dorm parent, admissions and/or administration | The Education Group
• Teaching in China | International Teaching Advantage
• TRAFFIC COORDINATOR | NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV
Internships
• Box Office Intern | MASS MoCA
• Community Development Internship | New York Islanders
• Community Relations Intern (Spring 2010) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Game Operations Internship | New York Islanders
• Graphic Design Intern | MASS MoCA
• Hockey Operations Internship | New York Islanders
• IceWorks Skating Facility Internship | New York Islanders
• Information Technology Intern (Spring 2010) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Journalism Internship | New York Islanders
• Kidspace Intern | MASS MoCA
• Marketing Internship | New York Islanders
• Marketing/Public Relations Intern | MASS MoCA
• Media Relations Internship | New York Islanders
• Merchandising Internship | New York Islanders
• New York Lesbian & Gay Experimental Film/Video Festival Intern | MIX: New York Lesbian & Gay Experimental Film/Video Festival
• Non-Profit Business Management Internship | The Actors Theatre Workshop
• Performing Arts Administration Intern | MASS MoCA
• Production Intern | MASS MoCA
• Production Intern | MASS MoCA
• Salaried Summer Internship | Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Sales Internship | New York Islanders
• Seasonal Internship | The Actors Theatre Workshop
• Sponsorship Internship | New York Islanders
• Ticket Sales & Customer Service Internship | New York Islanders
• Ticketing Operations Intern (Spring 2010) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Video Production Internship | New York Islanders
• Visual Arts Intern | MASS MoCA
Jobs - Part-Time/Summer
• Promotions Assistant (Part-Time) | Press Communications, LLC
• Residential Advisor (RA) | Academic Study Associates
• Special Needs Camp Counselor | AHRC/Camp Loyaltown
• Substitute Cleaners (as needed) #622 | TST BOCES
• TEMPORARY SPEECH THERAPIST/PATHOLOGIST | Mary Cariola Children’s Center
• TUTORS | WheresMyTutor.com
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Get your applications in quick! On October 22nd, Fust Charles Chambers LLP is coming to Ithaca to conduct interviews for two job openings:
• Accountant/Audit Associate
• Accountant/Tax Associate
Both positions are out of Syracuse and are paid, full time jobs.
Fust Charles Chambers LLP is a Syracuse, New York-based accounting and business advisory firm. Their clients span a full range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and more.
For more information, visit eRecruiting or their website at www.fcc-cpa.com
Application deadline is October 19, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ever find yourself in a room full of strangers at a reception or other kind of shindig, and not know how to approach someone? Make small talk? Network?
What IS "networking"?
"Networking 101: How to Make Any Situation a Networking Opportunity," led by the Director of Career Services, John Bradac, is where you want to be.
Learn to "Work a Room". Make Connections with IC Alumni. Participate in Hands-On, Interactive Networking Scenarios.
Eat some free food! Win some prizes!
Friday, October 9th
2:30pm-3:30pm
Klingenstein Lounge
Co-Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.