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STATUS CODES
RFT - Regular full-time (30-40 hrs/week for 52 weeks)
LFT - Limited full-time (30-40 hrs/week for at least 9 months/year)
RPT - Regular part-time (20-29 hrs/week for at least 9 months/year)
LPT - Limited part-time (up to 19 hrs/week)
TEMP - Temporary (unspecified hours for a limited period of time)
Job postings last updated 06/06/08 6:00PM
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Executive Director of Financial Planning & Human Resources - School
of Law
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| Job Number : |
08-SOL-34 |
| Status: |
Salaried, RFT |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
Master's degree in business, finance or accounting - Professional
certification in accounting/finance (CMA, CFM, CPA, CFP) |
| Experience/Skills: |
- Eight years of experience in financial analysis or financial management
of a business organization
- Human Resources experience
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| Job Summary: |
The Executive Director of Financial Planning and Human Resources will
be responsible for budgeting, financial planning and with the Dean, oeverall
financial management of the law school. Compilation, management, analysis
and reporting of key information reagarding the law school. Human Resources
matters dealing with the law school. Student financial aid management;
and Diversity awareness and development within the law school.
- Budgeting - Construct basic financial models and framework for budget
development; develop projections for endowment income. Work with senior
law school administrators to develop their respective budgets.
- Financial Analysis - Monitor law school operating budgets monthly.
- Financial Aid - Track and monitor endowed and restricted scholarships.
- Human Resources - Responsible for job postings, interviewing and testing
of candidates. Updating personnel files. Host monthly Professional Development
seminars for faculty and staff.
- Diversity - Coordinate regular interactive diversity training for
the various law school constituencies. Collaborating with University
and community groups to co-sponsor external educational opportunities.
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Director of Communications - Office of Institutional Advancement
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| Job Number : |
08-OIA-32 |
| Status: |
Salaried RFT |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
Minimum B.A.; M.A. preferred |
| Experience/Skills: |
- 5-8 years experience in Marketing Communications
- Strong writing and editing skills a must for this position
- Project management
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| Job Summary: |
- The Office of Institutional Advancement Director of Communications
fulfills the University's mission by promoting and marketing the University's
image to its major audiences. This is done primarily to alumni, donors,
church relations constituents, parent and Guild members. The Director
also manages the communications and marketing of other areas on campus
as needed, such as for the various colleges and athletics. The goal
is to build the VU brand, convey information, reconnect audiences with
Valpo, and motivate alumni and friends.
- The Director of Communications will draw on solid experience in writing,
editing, developing communications strategies and managing projects.
- He or she will determine the goals of the department, define the audience(s)
and craft messages and communications plan to attain the goals.
- The Director also produces major University publications such as VALPO,
the alumni magazine, VISIONS, the development newsletter and other college
newsletters, and publications.
- The Director of Communications will also help create communications
materials for building relations with constituents and fundraising,
such as case statements, talking points, brochures, and supporting print
materials for special events, such as speeches, letters, etc.
- All communications will support the brand message and promotion of
Valparaiso University.
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Visiting Research Scientist in Radar or Aviation Meteorology - College
of Arts and Sciences
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| Job Number : |
08-PROV-31 |
| Status: |
Salaried RFT |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
Ph.D. in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science |
| Experience/Skills: |
- The ability to coordinate radar-related observational and research
efforts with the project partners, meteorology community and department;
possibly develop undergraduate research program and teach.
- Technical expertise in radar data systems including development and
testing of radar software and upgrades.
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| Job Summary: |
- The Kallay-Christopher Hall is home to 140 undergraduate meteorology
majors and maintains a simultaneous dual-polarization 5-cm Doppler radar,
radiosonde system and instrumented meteorological tower. The candidate
will serve as the coordinator for radar-related observational and research
efforts with MIT/Lincoln Laboratory, faculty members, staff, and undergraduate
students.
- Responsibilities include development and testing of radar software
and upgrades, coordination of intense observational periods, development
of an undergraduate research program in radar and aviation meteorology,
coordination of radar software systems within the department for classrooms
and research, and coordination of radar data sharing with the meteorology
community.
- The candidate may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses
based on their abilities and area of expertise.
- This position is non-tenure track.
- This position is currently funded for one year but is expected to
continue for an additional two years through collaboration with MIT/Lincoln
Laboratory and a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
More information on the department can be found at www.valpo.edu/geomet
Interested applicants should send a full statement of interests, curriculum
vitae or resume, research and teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts
and the names and contract information for three professional references
to:
Prof. Teresa-Bals-Elsholz, Assistant Professor in Meteorology, Valparaiso
University, 1809 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Assistant Director of Annual Giving - Office of Institutional Advancement
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| Job Number : |
08-OIA-30 |
| Status: |
Salaried RFT |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Experience/Skills: |
- Understanding of and appreciation for the mission of Valparaiso University
and Lutheran higher education
- Basic working knowledge of typical office software packages required,
experience using a database software program preferred
- Experience in a fully automated telemarketing package preferred
- Some understanding of basic fundraising principles
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Some management experience is preferred, but not essential
- Analytical ability is needed to gather and interpret data, and to
make sound decisions based on such data
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and adjust to varied requirements
of day to day relations with students, University employees, alumni,
friends and parents
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| Job Summary: |
- The Assistant Director must be able to function autonomously and be
responsible for aggressive goals agreed upon in conjunction with the
Director of Annual Giving for each program area.
- The Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs is primarily responsible
for managing all aspects of the VU Phone Program to generate support
for identified University priorities.
- In addition, the assistant director provides recommendations and support
to the Annual Giving Director on all aspects of annual giving strategies,
with focus on integrating the phone program solicitations with the overall
annual giving program.
- The Assistant Director is responsible for advising the Senior Class
Gift committee each year in developing a successful fundraising campaign
that will raise money and act as and educational tool that will begin
to cultivate future gifts from members of the graduating class.
- This job also requires frequent evening and weekend hours.
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Director of the Career Center - Career Center
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| Job Number : |
08-SA-15 |
| Status: |
Salaried - RFT |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with some evenings
and weekends |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
Master's Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education
Administration or related field. |
| Experience/Skills: |
- 5-7 years of work related experience in career development programs
and services.
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| Job Summary: |
- Coordinate all aspects of the Career Center, including career counseling
and development, employer relations and recruitment, the internship
and cooperative education program, and career programs and publications.
- Develop and implement Career Center programs and services which are
consistent with the University mission and stategic plan.
- Provide Career Center programs and services to undergraduate and graduate
students.
- Offer career counseling and other career development services.
- Provide assistance to students to prepare them for the job search
process including resume review, interview skill enhancement, job search
strategies, and networking.
- Help students explore graduate school opportunities.
- Provide appropriate career resource tools for students including career
counseling tools, career library materials, and on-line resources.
- Offer a variety of career programs to inform and assist students with
their career development.
- Coordinate Career Fair programs.
- Enhance and expand partnerships with employers to increase on-campus
interviewing and employer involvement in recruiting as well as special
events.
- Coordinate the internship and cooperative educatin program in collaboration
with the various colleges at the University.
- Prepare Career Center publications including brochures, career guides,
The Career Center Handbook, and specific marketing pieces.
- Oversee all data collection and report preparation for the annual
Graduate Survey.
- Build partnerships with community businesses and organizations to
facilitate career development opportunities for students.
- Build an alumni network to assist students with career exploration
and career pursuits.
- Hire, orient, and supervise professional, clerical and student staff.
- Develop and administer an annual budget and supervise all fiscal matters
within the Career Center.
- Coordinate assessment activities in regard to the Career Center.
- Serve as a visible campus resource on career related matters and work
with the various colleges to provide appropriate career services for
students.
- Participate with other members of the Student Affairs and University
staff in the planning and implementation of the total student services
program.
- Serve on various campus task forces and committees.
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student
Affairs.
Start date: July 1, 2008 |
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Housekeeper
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| Job Number : |
08-AF-07 |
| Status: |
Hourly RFT |
| Hours: |
Days and shifts vary |
| Proposed Salary: |
Commensurate with Experience |
Requirements
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| Education: |
High School Diploma or G.E.D. |
| Experience/Skills: |
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred
- Required to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb stairs, lift and operate
standard cleaning equipment
- Must be able to read safety and other instructional material
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| Job Summary: |
- Provide a clean, comfortable and healthy environment to the campus
- Follow department and campus policies
- Follow safety procedures as well as biohazard procedures
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