Pennsylvania State University
University Park, State College, PA, USA
Groundskeeper Horticulture Worker
Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/ and we are especially committed to our https://www.opp.psu.edu/about-us/mission-strategic-plan to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement and https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Select plant materials, design plant combinations, and coordinate campus planting with Campus Landscape Architect • Layout flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf on campus • Organize plant material orders • Keep accurate records • Lead and direct the work of and train full-time and part-time employees in the correct methods and procedures required to manage horticultural plantings • In conjunction with immediate supervisor, compile daily work schedules, plan and inspect work related to horticultural plantings • Inspect plant material for disease, insect, or mechanical damage • Perform routine maintenance on, and modifications to, a variety of nursery and greenhouse equipment • Maintain watering systems, sprayers, etc. • Repair or replace faulty plumbing • Set up and maintain electrical devices such as time clocks, control units and fans • Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications • Establish sub-grades and finish grades for planting beds and turf • Plant, water, transplant, prune, fertilize, cultivate, and maintain nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings • Select, mix, and apply pesticides to nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings as required • Prepare proper soil mixes • Move heavy materials such as soil, stone, wood chips, compost, soil mixes, fertilizers, and plant materials as required in nursery and greenhouse operations • Refer problems to group leaders and supervisors • Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lift, backhoe, skid steer loader, tree spade, mowers, spreaders, and other landscape equipment as required • Adjust, clean, oil and grease equipment. Inspect water level, anti-freeze, engine oil, air filters, and air pressure of tires on equipment • Repair and adjust equipment as required • Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery • Spread cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roads, and parking lots • Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property
Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Requires a Pennsylvania Certified Applicators License, Category 6 and 7. Over 9 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5164399
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Full Time
Groundskeeper Horticulture Worker
Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/ and we are especially committed to our https://www.opp.psu.edu/about-us/mission-strategic-plan to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement and https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Select plant materials, design plant combinations, and coordinate campus planting with Campus Landscape Architect • Layout flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf on campus • Organize plant material orders • Keep accurate records • Lead and direct the work of and train full-time and part-time employees in the correct methods and procedures required to manage horticultural plantings • In conjunction with immediate supervisor, compile daily work schedules, plan and inspect work related to horticultural plantings • Inspect plant material for disease, insect, or mechanical damage • Perform routine maintenance on, and modifications to, a variety of nursery and greenhouse equipment • Maintain watering systems, sprayers, etc. • Repair or replace faulty plumbing • Set up and maintain electrical devices such as time clocks, control units and fans • Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications • Establish sub-grades and finish grades for planting beds and turf • Plant, water, transplant, prune, fertilize, cultivate, and maintain nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings • Select, mix, and apply pesticides to nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings as required • Prepare proper soil mixes • Move heavy materials such as soil, stone, wood chips, compost, soil mixes, fertilizers, and plant materials as required in nursery and greenhouse operations • Refer problems to group leaders and supervisors • Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lift, backhoe, skid steer loader, tree spade, mowers, spreaders, and other landscape equipment as required • Adjust, clean, oil and grease equipment. Inspect water level, anti-freeze, engine oil, air filters, and air pressure of tires on equipment • Repair and adjust equipment as required • Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery • Spread cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roads, and parking lots • Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property
Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Requires a Pennsylvania Certified Applicators License, Category 6 and 7. Over 9 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5164399
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Biomimicry Institute
Pennsylvania, USA
The Biomimicry Institute is a fully remote organization. However, preferred candidates are from the states of Montana, Pennsylvania or California.
Applicants from states with salary band posting requirements: Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc. The salary for this position ranges from $50,000 - $60,000.
**We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.**
Job Purpose
The Development Assistant is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and fundraising activities. This new position reports to the Director of Marketing and Outreach, and plays an important role by providing support for key fundraising efforts including foundational giving, donor relations, appeals, individual and institutional donor research, grant-focused development efforts, marketing and communications, and special events.
The Development Assistant will work to expand fundraising opportunities, manage a database documenting our fundraising efforts, and work to improve donor relations. Our ideal candidate has experience attracting support for an organization and improving fundraising efforts. While we prefer candidates with a degree, we are willing to onboard the right person as long as they have the relevant skills, experience, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Priorities include assisting with writing grant proposals, LOIs, outreach emails and reports (30%); identifying and cultivating new sources of income for the organization (20%); helping to grow TBI’s major donor program, including writing direct mail and electronic solicitations and assisting in occasional donor events (20%); supporting the design of an annual work plan for institutional and individual donor engagement (10%); providing content for social media and funder education (10%); activity tracking and reporting (10%).
Essential Functions
The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting all donor relations activities and providing support for key fundraising and development efforts
Research and identify grant opportunities and sponsors aligned with the organization's mission; coordinate timely and comprehensive applications to target grant programs; communicate to appropriate staff the terms and conditions of awarded grants in conjunction with the granting organization’s agreements
Assist in writing grant reports to comply with grant requirements
Manage the timely acknowledgement of gifts and ensure that all types of donations (cash, pledges, matching gifts, and planned gifts) are properly documented
Assist Director of Marketing and Outreach with donor learning sessions/webinars, and other donor-facing activities
Manage fundraising CRM (Neon), including records management for all prospects and donors, maintaining records of contributions, and corresponding acknowledgment letters and pledge commitments
Provide management with concise, meaningful, and up-to-date activity reports, and ensure accuracy of donation gift recording and financial accounting of all income and sources in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting
Assist the Director of Marketing and Outreach with fundraising events each year. Events may be in conjunction with programmatic growth goals or stand-alone events hosted by Board members
Maintain document of standard operating procedures for development programs, processes, and systems, updating as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
BA in related field and 2-4 years of progressive non-profit fundraising/development experience, specifically in grant writing and administration. Proven track record in setting and achieving revenue targets.
Knowledge of best practices in donor management. Understanding of all components of a diversified funding base. Familiarity with state and federal funding is a plus.
Knowledge of the social impact or environmental funding space, or education and entrepreneurship domain expertise.
Familiarity with new/ emerging fundraising ideas and strategies such as crowd-sourcing, fundraising on social media platforms, or creating campaigns that members can lead.
Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Ability to actively cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with coworkers, management, board members and clients.
Employs anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Incorporates an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into TBI programs.
Teaches using equitable and inclusive pedagogy.
Skills/Abilities
Familiarity with CRM platforms for nonprofits. NEON is a plus.
Specific knowledge of biomimicry is encouraged; new hires without this experience will be asked to complete training (e.g. fundamentals course) in biomimicry.
Confident, energetic, and dedicated to the mission of the Biomimicry Institute.
Comfortable learning and using the digital tools the Biomimicry Institute uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools. G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required. Virtual meeting software, Asana, Box, Slack, and Zoom are helpful.
A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making. Keeps track of responsibilities and meets deadlines and goals.
Adaptable—manages a constantly changing remote work environment; learns to collaborate with geographically dispersed new team members, etc.
Clear, direct, and succinct writer.
Self-sufficient—takes the initiative and completes work without undue supervision
Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ensures every team member is given a chance to speak. Demonstrates the ability to understand others’ thoughts and feelings (social sensitivity). Respectfully engages in disagreements. Keeps team members informed/updated. Is a good active listener who understands what’s being asked of them and the priorities of various tasks.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activities that occur constantly are communicating effectively with others to exchange information; assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work; repeating motions efficiently that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; prolonged periods of working at a computer; remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Activities that occur occasionally are moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another; adjusting or moving objects less than 50 pounds in all directions.
Work Environment (Remote)
The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are performed in a home workspace. Employees are expected to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
No travel is required at this time.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment, or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The Biomimicry Institute may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Biomimicry Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
Full Time
The Biomimicry Institute is a fully remote organization. However, preferred candidates are from the states of Montana, Pennsylvania or California.
Applicants from states with salary band posting requirements: Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc. The salary for this position ranges from $50,000 - $60,000.
**We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.**
Job Purpose
The Development Assistant is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and fundraising activities. This new position reports to the Director of Marketing and Outreach, and plays an important role by providing support for key fundraising efforts including foundational giving, donor relations, appeals, individual and institutional donor research, grant-focused development efforts, marketing and communications, and special events.
The Development Assistant will work to expand fundraising opportunities, manage a database documenting our fundraising efforts, and work to improve donor relations. Our ideal candidate has experience attracting support for an organization and improving fundraising efforts. While we prefer candidates with a degree, we are willing to onboard the right person as long as they have the relevant skills, experience, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Priorities include assisting with writing grant proposals, LOIs, outreach emails and reports (30%); identifying and cultivating new sources of income for the organization (20%); helping to grow TBI’s major donor program, including writing direct mail and electronic solicitations and assisting in occasional donor events (20%); supporting the design of an annual work plan for institutional and individual donor engagement (10%); providing content for social media and funder education (10%); activity tracking and reporting (10%).
Essential Functions
The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting all donor relations activities and providing support for key fundraising and development efforts
Research and identify grant opportunities and sponsors aligned with the organization's mission; coordinate timely and comprehensive applications to target grant programs; communicate to appropriate staff the terms and conditions of awarded grants in conjunction with the granting organization’s agreements
Assist in writing grant reports to comply with grant requirements
Manage the timely acknowledgement of gifts and ensure that all types of donations (cash, pledges, matching gifts, and planned gifts) are properly documented
Assist Director of Marketing and Outreach with donor learning sessions/webinars, and other donor-facing activities
Manage fundraising CRM (Neon), including records management for all prospects and donors, maintaining records of contributions, and corresponding acknowledgment letters and pledge commitments
Provide management with concise, meaningful, and up-to-date activity reports, and ensure accuracy of donation gift recording and financial accounting of all income and sources in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Accounting
Assist the Director of Marketing and Outreach with fundraising events each year. Events may be in conjunction with programmatic growth goals or stand-alone events hosted by Board members
Maintain document of standard operating procedures for development programs, processes, and systems, updating as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
BA in related field and 2-4 years of progressive non-profit fundraising/development experience, specifically in grant writing and administration. Proven track record in setting and achieving revenue targets.
Knowledge of best practices in donor management. Understanding of all components of a diversified funding base. Familiarity with state and federal funding is a plus.
Knowledge of the social impact or environmental funding space, or education and entrepreneurship domain expertise.
Familiarity with new/ emerging fundraising ideas and strategies such as crowd-sourcing, fundraising on social media platforms, or creating campaigns that members can lead.
Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Ability to actively cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with coworkers, management, board members and clients.
Employs anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Incorporates an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into TBI programs.
Teaches using equitable and inclusive pedagogy.
Skills/Abilities
Familiarity with CRM platforms for nonprofits. NEON is a plus.
Specific knowledge of biomimicry is encouraged; new hires without this experience will be asked to complete training (e.g. fundamentals course) in biomimicry.
Confident, energetic, and dedicated to the mission of the Biomimicry Institute.
Comfortable learning and using the digital tools the Biomimicry Institute uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools. G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required. Virtual meeting software, Asana, Box, Slack, and Zoom are helpful.
A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making. Keeps track of responsibilities and meets deadlines and goals.
Adaptable—manages a constantly changing remote work environment; learns to collaborate with geographically dispersed new team members, etc.
Clear, direct, and succinct writer.
Self-sufficient—takes the initiative and completes work without undue supervision
Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ensures every team member is given a chance to speak. Demonstrates the ability to understand others’ thoughts and feelings (social sensitivity). Respectfully engages in disagreements. Keeps team members informed/updated. Is a good active listener who understands what’s being asked of them and the priorities of various tasks.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activities that occur constantly are communicating effectively with others to exchange information; assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work; repeating motions efficiently that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; prolonged periods of working at a computer; remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Activities that occur occasionally are moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another; adjusting or moving objects less than 50 pounds in all directions.
Work Environment (Remote)
The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are performed in a home workspace. Employees are expected to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
No travel is required at this time.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment, or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The Biomimicry Institute may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
The Biomimicry Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX, USA
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Department of Campus Recreation strives to engage the SMU community in physical wellbeing activities by providing facilities, programs, and services that promote healthy, active lifestyles. Campus Recreation is home to three facilities: Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, Intramural Field, and Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field and four program areas: Aquatics, Fitness, Outdoor Adventures and Sport Programs.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Assistant Director of Sport Programs provides oversight of intramural sports, sport clubs, sport camps, and the outdoor facilities within Campus Recreation. This position contributes to the accomplishment of Campus Recreation and Student Affairs goals and objectives through student development, assessment, and sport programs oversight for the wellbeing of students.
Essential Functions:
Develops, organizes, implements, and assesses an intramural sports program that meets the needs of the SMU community. Recruits, trains, develops, supervises, assesses, and mentors student staff. Manages the risk of the program and coordinates athletic trainers for high risk sports. Develops, evaluates, and assesses program rules. Manages the intramural budget.
Manages the risk of sport clubs, administers the Sport Club Compliance System, and develops sport club officers. Fosters strong relationships with campus partners to support sport club initiatives, particularly with student senate and student involvement. Manages the sport club allocations through student senate.
Schedules and manages the Intramural Field and the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Develops opportunities for revenue generation through the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Provides risk management oversight and maintenance planning of the fields.
Serves as the on-site Hilltop Sport Camp Director. Manages the camp schedule, camper registration process, risk, and equipment purchasing for camp. Recruits, trains, hires, develops, and assesses camp counselors for the program.
Contributes to department assessment initiatives, short and long-term goals, and other duties as assigned or needed.
Position requires occasional evening/weekend oversight of programs, staff management and staff training.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Sport Management, Recreation Management or Higher Education is preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience is required. Experience working in Intramural sports program management is required. Youth camp and sport club experience is preferred. A two year graduate assistantship will be accepted in lieu of one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must have minimum First Aid training, CPR and AED instructor certifications or obtain upon hiring.
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Candidate familiarity with league management software is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Handle objects (dexterity)
Bend, crawl, squat, climb, stand, kneel
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
June 18, 2023
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Department of Campus Recreation strives to engage the SMU community in physical wellbeing activities by providing facilities, programs, and services that promote healthy, active lifestyles. Campus Recreation is home to three facilities: Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, Intramural Field, and Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field and four program areas: Aquatics, Fitness, Outdoor Adventures and Sport Programs.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Assistant Director of Sport Programs provides oversight of intramural sports, sport clubs, sport camps, and the outdoor facilities within Campus Recreation. This position contributes to the accomplishment of Campus Recreation and Student Affairs goals and objectives through student development, assessment, and sport programs oversight for the wellbeing of students.
Essential Functions:
Develops, organizes, implements, and assesses an intramural sports program that meets the needs of the SMU community. Recruits, trains, develops, supervises, assesses, and mentors student staff. Manages the risk of the program and coordinates athletic trainers for high risk sports. Develops, evaluates, and assesses program rules. Manages the intramural budget.
Manages the risk of sport clubs, administers the Sport Club Compliance System, and develops sport club officers. Fosters strong relationships with campus partners to support sport club initiatives, particularly with student senate and student involvement. Manages the sport club allocations through student senate.
Schedules and manages the Intramural Field and the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Develops opportunities for revenue generation through the Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field. Provides risk management oversight and maintenance planning of the fields.
Serves as the on-site Hilltop Sport Camp Director. Manages the camp schedule, camper registration process, risk, and equipment purchasing for camp. Recruits, trains, hires, develops, and assesses camp counselors for the program.
Contributes to department assessment initiatives, short and long-term goals, and other duties as assigned or needed.
Position requires occasional evening/weekend oversight of programs, staff management and staff training.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Sport Management, Recreation Management or Higher Education is preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience is required. Experience working in Intramural sports program management is required. Youth camp and sport club experience is preferred. A two year graduate assistantship will be accepted in lieu of one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must have minimum First Aid training, CPR and AED instructor certifications or obtain upon hiring.
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Candidate familiarity with league management software is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Handle objects (dexterity)
Bend, crawl, squat, climb, stand, kneel
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
June 18, 2023
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Washington, D.C., USA
Summary
This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) of the FDIC and directly supports developing, analyzing, and implementing IT and cybersecurity projects, planning, policy, management, and governance.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All United States Citizens. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Please see "Additional Information" for available telework options..
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Duties
Exercises discretion and independent judgment as a FDIC IT program manager and a technical expert that provides guidance regarding the facilitation, development, and technical evaluation of the FDIC IT and cybersecurity programs and initiatives, including modern approaches (e.g., Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation (CDM), Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), & Zero Trust), policies, procedures, or supporting documentation for identifying new/emerging information technology and the ever evolving threat landscape.
Independently identifies and develops comprehensive Corporate IT and cyber security policies and procedures to execute the effective management of current and/or emerging technologies, including CDM, ICAM and Zero Trust covering on premise, cloud computing and hybrid environments.
Serves as a subject matter and technical expert regarding the development, direction, and ongoing update of the FDIC technology and information security design and delivery and compliance with cybersecurity strategies, programs, and plans that lay the foundation for building the future IT environment and ensures efforts are coordinated with FDIC's business plans.
Develops strategies, utilizing various analytical techniques, to achieve Corporate and FDIC business goals. Communicates complex functional and technical requirements, issues, and problems to both technical and non-technical personnel; manages briefings to senior executive management on assigned functional areas and issues that are complex or controversial.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Background Investigation (BI) required.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here .
You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience managing information security initiatives or programs; define road maps, strategies, maturity and governance models based on the interpretation of cybersecurity mandates, policies and requirements; testing and evaluating internal controls for an IT organization for compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
All applicants eligible for ICTAP will be considered.
Full Time
Summary
This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) of the FDIC and directly supports developing, analyzing, and implementing IT and cybersecurity projects, planning, policy, management, and governance.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Learn more about this agency Help
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All United States Citizens. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Please see "Additional Information" for available telework options..
Help
Duties
Exercises discretion and independent judgment as a FDIC IT program manager and a technical expert that provides guidance regarding the facilitation, development, and technical evaluation of the FDIC IT and cybersecurity programs and initiatives, including modern approaches (e.g., Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation (CDM), Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), & Zero Trust), policies, procedures, or supporting documentation for identifying new/emerging information technology and the ever evolving threat landscape.
Independently identifies and develops comprehensive Corporate IT and cyber security policies and procedures to execute the effective management of current and/or emerging technologies, including CDM, ICAM and Zero Trust covering on premise, cloud computing and hybrid environments.
Serves as a subject matter and technical expert regarding the development, direction, and ongoing update of the FDIC technology and information security design and delivery and compliance with cybersecurity strategies, programs, and plans that lay the foundation for building the future IT environment and ensures efforts are coordinated with FDIC's business plans.
Develops strategies, utilizing various analytical techniques, to achieve Corporate and FDIC business goals. Communicates complex functional and technical requirements, issues, and problems to both technical and non-technical personnel; manages briefings to senior executive management on assigned functional areas and issues that are complex or controversial.
Help
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Background Investigation (BI) required.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here .
You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience managing information security initiatives or programs; define road maps, strategies, maturity and governance models based on the interpretation of cybersecurity mandates, policies and requirements; testing and evaluating internal controls for an IT organization for compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
All applicants eligible for ICTAP will be considered.