Full-Time Accreditation Associate

Organization: Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes a full benefits package consisting of health insurance, paid vacation, federal holidays, sick leave, disability insurance, and TIAA-CREF pension contribution. Daily work hours are flexible around a core. Travel is expected to be approximately 20 days per year including required travel to two annual COPRA meetings and the NASPAA Annual Conference. Other travel is under the direction of the CAO.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

Description: The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) is a nonprofit association in Washington DC, dedicated to ensuring excellence in public service education and promoting the ideal of public service. We are a membership association of over 300 graduate education programs in public administration, public policy, and public affairs, and the global accreditor of master’s degree programs in these fields. The Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA), housed within NASPAA, is the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accreditation body for graduate degree programs in public policy, administration, and affairs, globally. We are seeking a full-time, professional staff member. The individual taking this position will help shape the future of NASPAA Accreditation and quality assurance processes, and will be a vital member of our ten person staff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in building policy skills in an international, nonprofit setting. Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Supporting the global NASPAA Accreditation process, including liaising with schools entering and undergoing the self-study and review processes, serving as a resource for questions relating to the accreditation standards, coordinating site visits, identifying opportunities to enhance available resources, and providing assistance to COPRA, including work on policies, decision letters, and interim reports. 
• Volunteer Development and Management: Developing, training, liaising with, and retaining a diverse pool of accreditation volunteers, including site visitors, committee members, and other accreditation volunteers. This includes working with other NASPAA staff to set education and training priorities, develop online resources, identify gaps in the volunteer pool, improve outreach strategies to recruit new volunteers, as well as maintain the accreditation volunteer database. 

Additional Responsibilities:
• Program Evaluation: Internal: Drafting and editing the annual NASPAA Accreditation Data Report, NASPAA’s public resource on accredited program data and trends; administering surveys to support quality improvement in accreditation. External: Developing expertise on strategic program management and program quality improvement, as it relates to the NASPAA Accreditation Standards, to support programs seeking accreditation and advance practice in the public affairs field. 
• Communications: Supporting accreditation-wide communications, including updating and contributing to the NASPAA Accreditation website, disseminating best practices in strategic program management, and working with other Staff to enhance overall communications tools. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Accreditation Officer (CAO), including meeting planning, outreach, reimbursement processes and other administrative matters, and working on policies related to accreditation. 
• Working with other members of NASPAA staff on project teams as needed.

The successful candidate will be asked to demonstrate:
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills, consistent with the ability to conduct and manage multiple projects to a high degree of administrative and substantive precision. 
• Volunteer and project management skills, including working with NASPAA staff, committee chairs, and board members to set priorities, calls and meetings, as well as developing and executing work plans and timelines for projects. 
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions. • Fluency in Microsoft Excel. Comfort orienting to new databases to obtain and analyze data and qualitative evidence. 
• Clear, persuasive, and analytical writing in reports, presentations, and other communications. Ability to communicate effectively in newsletters, websites, and social media applications. 
• Creativity and initiative, and a strong commitment to NASPAA's global mission of professional public service and public affairs education, and a sincere respect for public service. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and leadership with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Cultural competency, including communicating with a diverse set of programs and volunteers, and operating in a global context. 
• Comfort and skill with public speaking.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is highly preferred, especially a Master of Public Policy (MPP) or Master of Public Administration/Affairs (MPA). 
• Academic work in program evaluation a plus. 
• An understanding of the higher education sector, and MPA/MPP education in particular (or the ability to acquire it rapidly upon taking up the position). 
• An understanding of the discipline of global public affairs education and practice, as well as its values orientation. 
• A desire to work in a non-profit and academic-oriented setting and confidence in dealing with academics and government professionals.
• Experience conducting workshops or training sessions a plus 

More Information: Visit the NASPAA website Click Here.  Or to view the job posting, Click Here.

Application Process: Interested individuals should email a letter of interest and resume to Office Manager Monchaya Wanna at projectassistant1@naspaa.org, with the subject line “Accreditation Associate Position.” The application letter should show that the applicant understands NASPAA's mission, as well as the relationship of the applicant's experience, skills, and abilities to NASPAA and position requirements. An applicant may submit names of references with the application letter and resume; however, these supplemental materials will not be reviewed in the initial stage. A limited number of applicants will be selected for interviews; names of references will be required from finalists following initial interviews.

Career Services Specialist

Organization: The University of California - Berkeley 

Location: Main Campus - Berkeley, CA

Job Type: Part-time temporary

Salary: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Click Here

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Description:This position is a part-time (5-10 hours per week) temporary assignment (June - August) with the possibility of extension through Fall.

Responsibilities: Applies advanced professional career counseling concepts, conducts strategic needs assessments and plans and develops career services to help students/alumni in career planning, setting career goals, and improving search competencies. Provides experienced/executive level career counseling and individually tailored career coaching/advising to students in the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program interested in advancing their current careers and/or making career changes. 

Responsibilities include:
• Provides career counseling in particularly complex areas that require specialized expertise, such as PhD students who are investigating either academic careers and those outside academia, or students attaining J.D.s. 
• Researches, designs, and develops workshops and programs to meet students' and alumni's career needs. Conducts needs assessments, and collaborates with GSPP Career Staff and MPA executive director in workshop design and development.
• Maintains detailed metrics of student advising sessions and outcomes.
• Presents sensitive and difficult information about the career program, including presentations to incoming and prospective students.

Requires Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills: • Advanced knowledge of career development theories and coaching strategies. • Excellent knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation. • Advanced knowledge of career decision making, and job search techniques. • Advanced knowledge of policy and public sector industry job market. • Detailed knowledge of hiring practices and recruiting/ staffing methods for mid to senior career professionals as well as employment trends. • Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn and other social media tools. • Highly effective problem identification and solving skills, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. • Excellent computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new software programs and online resources. • Excellent judgment in handling sensitive information. Education/Training: • Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Criminal Background Check: This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.  Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.    The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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Executive Director

Organization: The Salt Lake City Library

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Type: Full-time job

Salary: $120,000 to $153,000 commensurate with experience

Deadline: May 13, 2016 (Applications received by May 13, 2016, will receive first consideration)

Statement of Responsibility: This is an Executive Leadership position as Library Administrator of an urban library system comprised of a Main Library and seven community branches. The position is appointed by the Salt Lake City Public Library Board of Directors, an independent policy-making body that is responsible for the planning, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of all library services and programs. The position is responsible for financial management, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and evaluating library programs and processes. Responsibilities also include maintaining productive intergovernmental and community relations, strategic planning, promoting team-building, creating positive employee relations, planning and budgeting for all operational needs, and implementation of appropriate technologies in a public library environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Monitor activities, organization, and costs of an event and make modifications as necessary
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables
• Identify tools, resources, and best practices to help improve the ongoing success of the D. Gary Young Foundation
• Develop presentations and other materials for use during program-related events and meetings
• Serve as programmatic liaison to external partners

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Executive level management experience with five years progressively responsible positions in the public sector, preferably in an urban environment.
• Master’s degree in library science, public administration, business administration, human resource management, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

      • Library management experience or library policy experience

Profile of Ideal Candidate:

• Strategic Thinker
• Effective Communicator
• Relationship Builder
• Innovator
• Collaborator
• Manager

More Information: Visit the job posting Click Here

To Apply: To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, current salary/salary requirements, and contact information for a minimum of three references to hrlib@slcpl.org. Questions to Shelly Chapman at 801-524-8225 or schapman@slcpl.org.

Philanthropy Program Manager

Organization: Young Living Essential Oils

Location: Lehi, UT

Job Type: Full-time job

Deadline: May 27, 2016

Description: The Philanthropy Program Manager will handle the philanthropic programs of Young Living, including several programs sponsored by the D. Gary Young Foundation, to ensure that they are in line with the stated goals of Young Living. He/She will provide quality control for their organization's programs through methods such as handling all requests for donations, all child sponsorship programs, staff, activities, and intended final products. The Philanthropy Program Manager will work with everyone from volunteers to management. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Monitor activities, organization, and costs of an event and make modifications as necessary
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables
• Identify tools, resources, and best practices to help improve the ongoing success of the D. Gary Young Foundation
• Develop presentations and other materials for use during program-related events and meetings
• Serve as programmatic liaison to external partners

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management or a similar field
• Master’s degree in non-profit management or similar field preferred
• Three to five years of experience in area of management or nonprofit administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are a must-have
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: 

• Employee may work in an office setting. The individual must be able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.

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Financial Management Analyst, Sr.

Organization: State Government of Idaho

Location: Boise, ID

Job Type: Full-time job

Salary: $27.88 - $31.25 per hour -Plus Competitive Benefits!

Deadline: May 20, 2016

Purpose: 
The Financial Management Analyst, Sr. is accountable to, and under the supervision of, the Budget Bureau Chief.

Responsibilities:

The Financial Management Analyst, Sr. uses a variety of problem solving techniques, interpersonal skills, communication techniques, creative thinking skills, and reasoning skills and abilities.  These are used in the following areas:

• Public policy and issues analyses. Typical responsibilities: identifies needs and priorities among local, state, and federal government programs; coordinates executive branch programs and activities with department directors and elected officials; participates in the resolution of complaints/inquiries regarding department operations; analyzes proposed legislation affecting state, local, and federal government operations and determines economic, political, and social impact; represents the Governor to legislative committees and state agencies.
• Financial analyses. Typical responsibilities: ensures financial and budgetary processes are in compliance with statutory provisions and administration policies; analyzes department financial operations and budget requests to resolve complex issues considering costs, benefits, and resources; presents specific funding recommendations for inclusion in Governor's executive budget; assists agencies with budget implementation.
• Program evaluation, studies, and coordination. Typical responsibilities: evaluates programs for effectiveness and conformance to guidelines; implements executive directives; analyzes economic impact of proposals in the public and private sector; collaborates with interested parties to develop alternative proposals; facilitates activities among state departments and other units of government to achieve effective program operations. 
• Department technical assistance. Typical responsibilities: reviews State Code, Executive Orders, Attorney General Opinions, and federal regulations to advise departments and related public and private sectors on financial and management issues; advises departments on the budget development process; applies policies and procedures and provides guidance; approves allotment requests, staffing levels, program structures, grant applications, and other financial-control activities.
• Performs statutory approvals. Typical responsibilities: applies Executive Branch policies and Idaho Code in performing statutorily required approvals specifically assigned to the Division of Financial Management or delegated from the Governor or Board of Examiners. These include, but are not limited to, budget shifts, pay changes, position classification, and encumbrance approval.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Good Knowledge of:

• management practices
• public policy processes
• accounting practices
• fiscal operations
• economic principles and practices
• statistical analysis

Experience:

• developing and/or monitoring budgets
• interpreting and applying law, rules, and regulations
• developing and giving oral presentations

Preferred applicants will have:

• undergraduate or higher degree in accounting, finance, political science, public administration, economics, or business administration

More Information:  Visit their website Click Here

To Apply: 

Please submit:

• Cover letter with contact information
• Resume
• Names and telephone numbers of three (3) references who can attest to your ability to meet the requirements of this position.

Submit Documents to:

Mail: Division of Financial Management
Attn: Shelby Kerns
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0032

Fax: 208-334-2438

Email: info@dfm.idaho.gov

Human Resources Analyst II

Organization: City of Henderson

Location: City of Henderson, NV

Job Type: Full-time job

Salary: $2,325.00 - $3,100.00 Biweekly
             $60,450.00 - $80,600.00 Annually

Deadline: 05/23/16 at 5:30 p.m.

Purpose: 
Under limited supervision, performs professional-level analytical and technical human resources work in various areas of the Human Resources Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: 

Develops and administers all phases of the recruitment and selection processes including facilitating more complex assessment centers; and conducting validation studies and statistical analyses on test instruments.

Researches and interprets policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements for managers, supervisors, and employees.

Assesses employee relations and labor relations issues, gathers information, and recommends solutions in conjunction with the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).

Conducts job analyses, writes job descriptions, reviews compensation analyses recommendations, and conducts classification and compensation research studies.

Assists HRBPs in developing and maintaining effective and productive HR partnerships with City Departments; serves as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees in all HR areas.

Conducts analysis and collects data on various human resources systems and services and reports quarterly on key HR metrics; conducts special studies and projects in various HR disciplines and recommends course of action consistent with findings.

Provides guidance to HR Analyst I's in the areas of recruitment, assessment development, and classification and compensation.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration

Four (4) years of professional experience in a human resources department

Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

Desirable:  Experience in multiple HR disciplines

Desirable:  Master's degree in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State Laws and local laws and ordinances related to personnel functions; legislation such as the ADA, ADEA, CRA 1964,1991, and FLSA; administrative laws such as those developed by OSHA and the UGESP (1978); City of Henderson Civil Service Rules and Labor Agreements;

Good knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, principles, and practices of public personnel administration encompassing multiple human resources disciplines;  research methodology; statistical procedures, calculations, and interpretation; statistical concepts used to evaluate and develop selection instruments; job analyses procedures; test validation procedures; and salary survey techniques and procedures for establishing compensation.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, court decisions, and labor agreements; prepare clear and concise written materials using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; work independently and use initiative; set priorities; perform complex statistical operations, draw conclusions from data analyzed, and apply the information to related issues; and maintain confidentiality of personnel issues.

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Management Analyst

Organization: City of St. Francis

Location: Town of Ashland, VA

Job Type: Full-time job

Salary: $43,408

Deadline: Open until filled

Description:  

The Town of Ashland seeks a motivated, innovative, and outgoing professional to assist the town council, the town manager, and various departments with project management, policy and budget analysis, process improvement, and special projects. The successful candidate will also serve as the municipal clerk, records manager, and parks and recreation manager for the Town, providing a broad range of experience ideal for aspiring future town/city/county managers and/or deputies. The incumbent employee has resigned to become a deputy county administrator in California.

The management analyst position is located within the town manager’s office and serves as a supporting member of the town’s senior management team. The successful candidate will be a leader in promoting engagement, innovation, excellent customer service, and good governance throughout the organization. S/he will also conduct studies and research, provide analysis, and make recommendations to the town manager on simple to complex administrative, financial, and operational issues.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of principles and concepts of municipal administration, the ability to exercise considerable independent judgement in planning and implementing policies and projects, and the ability to develop and maintain effective communications with all internal and external stakeholders. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or a related field; the preferred candidate will have a master’s degree in public administration/policy and internship/fellowship or other experience working in a local government organization.

The starting salary for this position is $43,408 plus excellent benefits including networking and training opportunities. Background check required.

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To Apply: Please submit Town of Ashland application, statement of career goals, resume, and 3 references to Wanda Cornwell, Assistant to the Town Manager, wcornwell@town.ashland.va.us. EOE.