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Posted: 06 Jun 2018 06:17 AM PDT

International Painters & Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund is currently looking to fill two positions for Project Specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for tracking various system implementation projects for the Implementation, Data, and Projects Department. This position includes various Administrative and Analytical responsibilities concerning both systems enhancement implementation and business process improvement. The incumbent works closely with the Implementation, Data, and Projects Director with regard to ad hoc projects pertaining to activities that will increase fund operations efficiencies.

The incumbent works with minimal instruction/supervision and must be able to multitask and prioritize a wide variety of assignments. The incumbent will be the focal point for responsibilities as designated by the Implementation, Data, and Projects Director. The candidate must be well organized and exercise the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Project Specialist 4

Departmental project tracking
Assist the Implementation, Data, and Projects Department in maintaining fund wide data consistency.
Works within the Pension Fund information system to create work-flow procedures.
Prepares large data sets for reporting purposes.
Responsible for the data entry pertaining to system data cleansing.
Utilizes technical told for data extraction purposes.
Works on Special Projects for the Implementation, Data, and Projects Director.
Will be responsible for documenting business process procedures.
Works within the team to develop and implement data consistency compliance procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Excellent customer service and written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management, organization, and coordination skills
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
Display discretion and maintain confidentiality of information both internally and externally
Function with a high level of attention to detail
Skilled in the use of personal computers and general office software products
Deliver basic problem solving skills
Ability to resolve problems independently
Knowledge of databases is a plus
Knowledge of Visio is a plus

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Punctuality and good attendance required
Professional appearance and demeanor required
Foster teamwork and display a positive attitude
Respectful of others in the workplace
Exhibit productive mannerisms.

QUALIFICATIONS

College level education and/or a minimum of one (1) year's office experience to include business administration background.
Computer literacy required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Web Browser, and Email.
Prior benefits or pension office experience preferred.
Union experience preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment.
Lifting of light boxes may be required in the course of organizing, scanning, and copying work in the office.
Forty (40) hours constitutes the regular workweek. The workday consists of eight (8) hours with a half an hour (½) or one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. The office incorporates optional flex start times, which begin at 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Business professional dress code

We have two positions available, one starting at 45k and one starting at 50k and

both positions have 100% employer paid health care and retirement along with other fringe benefits.

If interested, please e-mail your resume and contact info to jbogart@iupat.org. We will be accepting applications until June 12th 2018.

Policy-Oriented National Scholarships

Posted: 06 Jun 2018 06:08 AM PDT

Economics students interested in public policy should review this list of policy-oriented National Scholarships from UMD's National Scholarship office. These scholarships present opportunities for experiences, and funding for academic study that prepares students for work in public policy fields.

Critical Language Scholarships - Intensive summer critical language study abroad program sponsored by the US State Department (All Years)
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program - 9 credit summer foreign affairs institute at Howard University sponsored by the US State Department (All Years)
Hollings Scholarship - undergraduate scholarship of up to $9,500/academic year and paid summer internship opportunities in environmental science and policy at NOAA (Second-year only)
Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Institutes (PPIA) - 9 credit summer institute on public policy at PPIA schools and extensive benefits for graduate school in public policy (Third-year only)

Common Qualifications:

Academic performance strong enough to secure admission to selective graduate schools (generally, 3.0 or higher GPAs will be competitive)
Strong orientation to study and pursue involvement in issues of significant public import, whether global or domestic
Strong (or strongly developing) engagement in extracurricular service and leadership opportunities, especially ones related to academic/career aims

Students interested in applying for these national scholarships should contact the UMD National Scholarships Office for individualized information and guidance about every step in the application process. To learn more please email scholarships@umd.edu listing days/times you are available to meet and include the scholarship program you want to discuss.

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