1 DREW UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD) ALUMNI JOB BULLETIN FOR THE CLASS OF 2014 JUNE 4 EDITION PLEASE NOTE: Scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for 10 Helpful Tips to support your job search. All jobs are open to all majors unless otherwise specified. FULL-TIME JOBS (16 employers, 18 positions) ALLSTATE—SHORT FAMILY AGENCY & FINANCIAL GROUP, Denville, NJ; DrewLink #12710 Licensed Customer Advocate. Develop a customer base. Provide financial products and solutions for families in the Morris County area. Posted 4/25; expires 6/30. ELM TALENT, Fairfield County, CT; DrewLink #12866 Receptionist. Work at Elite Hedge Fund, one of the world’s most successful hedge funds. Serve as the face of the company in a high-paced environment by screening all incoming calls, greeting visitors, and serving as an information source for all employees. Posted 6/3; expires 7/3. FORTREN FUNDING, Livingston, NJ; DrewLink #12934 Mortgage Representative. Join this Internet-based mortgage refinancing specialist. Participate in the company’s paid 6-week Mortgage Loan Originator training program. Learn about the mortgage industry. Soon you will be speaking with your own clients and paired with a “senior buddy” for one-on-one training in all aspects of the loan origination process. Posted 5/22; expires 6/30. GALLATIN ADVISERS, New York, NY; DrewLink #13004 Investment Analyst, Hedge Funds. Work directly with senior personnel in the identification, research, monitoring, and analysis of hedge fund managers. Gain an understanding of hedge fund strategies and the hedge fund investing universe. Prepare written research reports and quantitative analytics on investments. Posted 6/4; expires 7/4. ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, New Jersey/New York Metro Area; DrewLink #12995 Leadership Program Participant—Fast Track. Join the McAdam Financial Group, a leading distributor of ING Financial Partners. Participate in the Leadership Development Training Program, the Executive Job Shadow Program with top McAdam executives. See the DrewLink description for project roles and income during your first five years. Posted 6/3; expires 7/3. 2 ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, New Jersey/New York Metro Area; DrewLink #12521 Wealth Manager. Analyze clients’ financial situations and proposed strategies involving investment management, tax planning, and legacy planning. Meet with prospects, attorneys, and CPAs to maximize clients’ wealth. Obtain Series 7, 66, life, and health licenses. Posted 6/3; expires 7/4. Note: To maximize your chances and demonstrate your interest in ING, apply to both positions listed in this bulletin. JCC METROWEST, West Orange, NJ; DrewLink #13001 Cultural Arts Program Administrator. Serve as the lead administrator for the School of the Arts, Theater, Film, and Visual Arts program as well as Box Office Manager for all in-house theater events and rentals at the Maurice Levin Theater. Provide full administrative support and manage day-to-day administrative operations of a growing cultural arts department. Posted 6/3; expires 7/3. NEW JERSEY CENTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, Riverdale, Wayne, Montville, and Paramus, NJ; DrewLink #12979 Client Care Coordinator. Learn all aspects of our growing healthcare business. Demonstrate effective customer relationship management, schedule logistics, handle billing and insurance, and contribute to the organization and work flow within the office. Oversee the entirely of a patient’s experience from intake to discharge. Posted 6/2; expires 6/14. NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, Trenton, NJ; DrewLink #12983 Web Consultant/Post-Grad Intern. Develop a new application and grant payment process for the state’s Education Opportunity Fund (EOF). Earn $31.68 per hour. This is a 2-month assignment, beginning June 30 and concluding August 29. Send a cover letter and resume by June 13 to njhe@njhe.state.nj.us. Posted 6/2; expires 6/13. OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, Millburn, NJ; DrewLink #13002 Vocational Counselor. Plan and facilitate vocational groups on resume writing, interview skills, professional etiquette and conflict resolution to help members prepare for competitive employment. Assist members in setting and monitoring vocational goals. Posted 6/4; expires 7/3. PROFESSIONAL RISK SOLUTIONS, Warren, NJ; DrewLink #12933 Business Development and Marketing Manager. Develop high-quality marketing and communications for the commercial lines agency business. Interact directly with the partners to develop our agency marketing, messaging and communications strategy. Posted 5/22; expires 6/30. STATE FARM, National Locations; DrewLink #12987 Team Member. Gain valuable sales and marketing experience while building valuable relationships to help you launch hour career. Learn how a State Farm agency operates while 3 being mentored by a successful agent. Earn competitive compensation. Posted 6/2; expires 7/2. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS, New York, NY; DrewLink #12986 Elementary School Science Teacher. Join the faculty of Success Academy, a unique charter school ranking in the top 1% in math and 7% in reading among NYC schools. Success Academy has a science program like none other in the country. Beginning in kindergarten, students and teachers conduct experiments, discuss observations, see the relevance of science in daily life, and develop passion for science. See the detailed DrewLink description for an in-depth description of the Success Academy philosophy and approach to learning. Certification is preferred but not required. Previous classroom experience preferred. Posted 6/2; expires 9/2. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS, New York, NY; DrewLink #12992 Education Coordinator. Coordinate all student achievement testing and data collection for the school. Prepare and present data results to school leaders. Manage the entire test administration process for all grades and all students. Train teachers on administration and scoring of assessments. Posted 6/3; expires 9/30 Note: Read the above description of Success Academic’s teaching and learning philosophies. SUSAN B. LEVY CONSULTING, Westfield, NJ; DrewLink #12932 Customer Service Representative. Join this boutique consulting firm specializing in marketing, strategy, and business development services in the consumer healthcare space. Answer consumer and doctor inquiries by phone and email. Maintain a customer feedback log. Participate in product training and ongoing learning to maintain product knowledge. Posted 5/22; expires 7/31. T3 TRADING GROUP, New York, NY; DrewLink #12978 Equities Pairs Trader. Learn and utilize this market-neutral strategy based on statistical arbitrage with a convergence trading strategy. Match long and short positions of two stocks in the same sector to act as a hedge against the sector and overall market. Posted 6/5; expires 9/30. TOWER ASSOCIATES REALTY, Morristown, NJ; DrewLink #12936 Administrative and Broker’s Assistant. Provide research assistance to the commercial real estate broker. Operate all Google systems (Drive, Gmail, etc.) and Microsoft Office applications. Search property databases for the required information. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual interested in commercial real estate. Posted 5/22; expires 6/12. UNISPHERE MEDIA, New Providence, NJ; DrewLink #12982 Editorial and Advertising Assistant. Gain a broad range of hands-on experience in magazine and website publishing, advertising, market research, and business-to-business writing and editing. Make contributions in each of these key areas of the business. Receive training in all aspects of the position. Posted 6/2; expires 6/30. 4 MAY 30 “ALUMNI JOB BULLETIN” (9 employers, 11 positions) ACLAT, INC., Nationwide; DrewLink #12116 Hadoop & Bigdata Associate. Utilize the Hadoop platform to solve problems where organizations have a lot of data, which does not fit nicely into tables. Run analytics that are deep and computationally extensive, like clustering and targeting. Hadoop applies to a number of markets, including finance and retail. Take a closer look. Posted 5/23; expires 7/30. ADVENTURE TEACHING, China and South Korea; DrewLink #12331 English Teacher. Teach English in China or South Korea for one year. No teaching experience necessary. Teach 18-30 hours per week. Receive a salary of $950-2100, depending on your location and cost of living. Also receive 10 annual vacation days and 11-15 national holidays. Airfare will be reimbursed upon arrival, and a furnished apartment will also be provided. Posted 5/26; expires 6/8 AMESON AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION, China; DrewLink #12904 English Teacher. Teach English in China for one full year. Immerse yourself in the heart of Chinese society, while teaching English in a secondary school, primary school, or adult learning center. Serve as an unofficial ambassador for the U.S., sharing American culture, society and education. Earn 5,000 yuan ($800) a month. Free housing. Posted 5/13; expires 6/15. The application deadline has been extended until June 15. BLUEPRINT SCHOOLS NETWORK, Boston, Salem, MA, St. Louis, Denver; DrewLink #12968 Blueprint Fellow. Help school districts close the achievement gap in low-performing schools in Boston, St. Louis, or Denver. Manage no more than 4 students at a time, not a full classroom. Instill in students discipline, personal attention, and a commitment to learning. Your do not need teacher certification. Posted 6/23; expires 8/15. ELM TALENT, New York, NY; DrewLink #12876 Recruiting Operations Coordinator at Elite Hedge Fund. Join one of the world’s leading hedge funds. Support the firm’s recruiting functions through a detailed and strategic review of recruiting processes. Work on projects that advance the goals of the team and the department. Posted 5/22; expires 6/22. ELM TALENT, New York, NY; DrewLink #12907 Administrative Assistant at Elite Hedge Fund. Join this leading hedge fund. Manage calendars for individuals or team members. Manage event logistics. Assist with document cleanup and completion of paperwork. Partner with team members and understand their responsibilities to enhance their effectiveness. Posted 5/26; expires 6/26. ELM TALENT, New York, NY; DrewLink #12887 Executive Assistant at Elite Hedge Fund. Perform administrative duties as required for the executive team. Manage calendars for individuals or team members. Provide direct 5 communication with meeting attendees. Manage and coordinate meetings and event logistics. Posted 5/28; expires 6/27. JOHN C. ERNST CO., Sparta, NJ; DrewLink #12947 Inside Technical Sales Assistant. Provide technical sales support for this engineering company in the process and steam industry. Assist customers with quotations, procurements, and vendor contacts. No cold calling required. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must. Posted 5/27; expires 6/26. NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Paterson, NJ; DrewLink #12942 AmeriCorps Member. Dedicate a year working with underserved populations in Paterson. Transform four neighborhood schools into fully-functioning community schools. Work directly with students, parents, and teachers, focusing on academics, health, social services, youth, and community development. Posted 5/22; expires 6/30. PEOPLE RECRUIT, South Korea; DrewLink #12948 English Teacher. Teach English in South Korea for one year. Earn 2.1 to 2.3 million won a month ($2,110 to $2,300). Teach classes Monday through Friday, about 30 hours a week. Your school will offer free furnished accommodations and round-trip airfare. Complete your oneyear contract and receive an extra month of salary as a bonus. Posted 5/26; expires 6/26. PIRG NEW VOTERS PROJECT, Madison, NJ; DrewLink #12965 New Voters Project Campus Organizer. Run a non-partisan voter registration and turnout campaign on the Drew campus. Recruit and train a cadre of volunteers to register 18-29 year olds. Teach citizenship and organizing skills. Also oversee an internship program through which students can earn academic course credit. Posted 5/28; expires 6/27. SHOP RITE--RONETCO SUPERMARKETS, Various Locations within 25 miles of Ledgewood, NJ; DrewLink #12256 Leader in Training. Shop Rite stores—leaders in the highly competitive and customer-driven supermarket industry—seeks future leaders and managers. Utilize your outstanding communication, motivational, sales, and marketing skills to achieve individual and storewide success. Posted 2/21; expires 7/31. 6 10 Helpful Tips: 1. Check out these jobs: all positions are full time and open to all majors (unless otherwise specified). 2. Log on to DrewLink at drew-csm.symplicity.com/students/ for detailed job descriptions and application procedures. If you do not yet have a DrewLink account, log on and click “Register”; enter your email address and school password, “acorn.” 3. Focus on the posting and expiration dates. The earlier you apply, the better. 4. Some positions need someone to start in May; others indicate start dates in June, July, or August. 5. See our previous editions of this bulletin--available on the CCD website; log on to drew.edu/career/; some positions are still open and accepting applications. 6. Check DrewLink regularly for additional opportunities not posted in this bulletin. 7. Utilize our new scrolling “Current Jobs” widget at the top of the CDD home page. Most recent jobs appear first, so check regularly. Log on to DrewLink for full job descriptions and application instructions. 8. Utilize Career Shift (available on the CCD website), which pools jobs from multiple job boards. 9. Utilize LinkedIn, which provides exposure to 3,000 Drew grads in the LinkedIn Drew alumni group. 10. Set up an appointment with a career counselor to develop a personalized jobsearch action plan. Then start implementing it! 5/30/14