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Community Services Group (CSG) Employment Opportunities

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Community Services Group (CSG) has several new employment opportunities.

  • Client Services Professional – Williamsport and Mill Hall
  • Coverage and Authorization Specialist I – Mill Hall or Williamsport
  • Community Integration Specialist – Lancaster
  • Case Manager II – Lancaster

To APPLY or for details about all open positions at CSG, please visit http://csgonline.org and click on Join our Team.

Verizon HR Benefits 401(k) Full-Time Position

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Verizon HR Senior Benefits 401(k) Analyst: Job Description

The Senior Analyst –Benefits is responsible for the management of control system interfaces to ensure accurate ongoing administration of the Verizon 401(k) Plans and compliance with IRS regulations. This position will evaluate “day to day” administrative processes, initiate and enhance ad hoc projects, maintain ongoing efforts to determine trends in the 401(k) participation, and provide recommendations on changes to better enhance general processes. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversight of the weekly outbound indicative data feed to Fidelity as well as the weekly inbound loan and deferral files from Fidelity to Verizon Payroll. In addition to performing a detailed reconciliation of the data records sent on each file to what was loaded into the inbound system, the Senior Analyst – Benefits will identify all data elements that failed to load successfully and will subsequently determine the proper course of action to clean up each error.
  • Management of the weekly 401(k) payroll files from Verizon Payroll to Fidelity. This includes reviewing content of the file, ensuring the reconciliation of the file is completed, calculating and determining the timing of forfeiture usage, creating wire requests, and ensuring proper funding is wired to Fidelity Investments.
  • Direct Fidelity on the handling of participant issues that are outside of the vendor’s scope or immediate duties. This includes the manual tracking and lifting of certain hardship suspensions, reinstatements of loans, and indicative data verification, to ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
  • Partner with external auditors to ensure the successful and timely completion of the annual Defined Contribution Audits.
  • Perform ongoing audits of administrative processes, both internally and externally with vendors, to ensure compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations- Assist with the annual Profit Sharing allocation and administration
  • Develop and distribute personalized communications to educate employees on Benefit Plan enhancements, IRs regulatory changes, and annual events (i.e., Profit Sharing allocation, HCE notification etc.)
  • Research and resolve participant issues and escalations, including verbal and written communication with participants, vendors, and others.
  • Maintain a log of all participant escalations being managed by the Verizon 401(k) Savings Plan team to ensure proper tracking, and timely resolution of participant-issues.
  • Track, analyze, and report company participation rate in 401(k) Plan. Provide recommendations for participation improvements based on historical data analysis by locating opportunities to increase participation.
  • Support the delivery of 401(k) educational training to Verizon employees
  • Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Verizon Employee Phone Program and Tutor.com
  • Support the ongoing administration of the Verizon Executive Deferral Plan
  • Ad hoc reporting, as needed
What we’re looking for…
You’ll need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
  • Experience in Benefits, Payroll, or Compensation
  • Knowledge of IRS codes Sec 401, 402, 415 and ERIS
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word)
  • Strong technical and analytical skills with proven math/financial aptitude
  • Ability to handle and coordinate multiple projects with limited supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Logical approach to problem solving and ability to learn and apply new concepts
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and consultative skills
  • Proactive, detail oriented, self-starter who can deliver value and quality in their assignments

Even better if you have:

  • PeopleSoft HRIS experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team and partner with external vendors

Graduating seniors or recent alumni interested in applying can contact Katie Wysocki at kmw30@psu.edu

Opportunity Finance Network Hiring Associate, Loan Administrator

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Job Title: Associate, Loan Administrator (Bond Program)
Location: Washington, DC

Company Summary
OFN is a leading national network of CDFIs (community development financial
institutions) with offices in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. In pursuit of a mission
to align capital with social, economic, and political justice, OFN supports its member
CDFIs with money, strength, and voice to drive transformational change in
underserved communities nationwide.

Position Summary and Essential Functions
This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Vice President, Loan Operations in the administration of OFN’s Bond Guarantee Loans. Such assistance will include collateral management, compliance management, database management, loan servicing monitoring and recordkeeping.  Responsibilities also include assistance with OFN’s existing loan portfolio.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support the preparation and submission of the Bond Guarantee Program application via collection, organization and remittal of financial documents.
  • Review and coordinate documents associated with borrowers requisition of Bond funds for completeness and compliance with the Bond Guarantee Program requirements.
  • Provide payment oversight of Bond Loans, management of Bond Loan collateral.
  • Ensure proper administration of all Secondary Loan documents by the borrower
    including the creation and perfection of required security interests and liens on
    Secondary Loans.
  • Perform first level review of the performance, replacement and removal of Bond
    Loan Collateral and ensure non-performing collateral is replaced in a timely
    fashion.
  • Ensure borrowers maintain the required amount of collateral per Bond Loan legal documents.
  • Monitor escrow agent activities and the custody of Secondary and Tertiary Loan documents held by the escrow agent.
  • Review, coordinate and test for compliance with covenants of the borrower.
  • Track and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the CDFI Fund to support compliance with the terms and conditions of the Bond documents via database management systems.
  • Process documentation as needed to declare Events of Default under the Bond
  • Guarantee Program and initiate remedies when necessary.
  • Assist with administration of OFN’s existing loan portfolio including collection and coordination of loan documentation, on-boarding and modifications to existing loans, ensure closing conditions are met, and initiate the funding for each loan closing.
  • Prepare timely submissions of internal and external departmental reports.
  • Prepare and review invoices for loans and asset management.
    Preserve, maintain and update borrower files and legal documents as needed.
    Assist other financial services team members on projects or deliverables, as requested by the VP, Loan Operations.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years direct work experience required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in lending markets that have similar characteristics to the loans of OFN, and/or title or mortgage industry experienced required.
  • Experience in loan operations with a financial and /or nonprofit institutions preferred.
  • Experience in multi-party lending structures, with borrowers, lenders, banks and servicers and backup servicers preferred.
  • Experience preparing loan documents utilizing a Loan Servicing Software or standard templates as well as CRM system experience desirable.
  • Experience or knowledge of the CDFI Industry a plus.
  • Experience in nonprofit or small office environment a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements:

  • Knowledge of accounting or lending practices required.
  • Superior analytical and organizational skills required.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills required with emphasis on clarity, conciseness and relevance.
  • Ability to understand and modify financial statements is preferred.
  • Ability to understand loan documentation is required.
  • Ability to review the work of other partners/subcontractors is required.
  • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse constituents is required.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to community development preferred.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and database software is required.
  • Ability to work independently or in team environment as required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently under moderate supervision.
  • Some travel required (<10% of time).
  • No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel.
  • Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

To Apply visit our online application portal at: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=OF134

XploreAsia Hiring for Marketing, Customer Service, and Business Development Positions

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XploreAsia is looking for passionate people to join their team in a variety of positions. Candidates should be passionate about teaching, traveling, and looking to work in an international organization. Immediate start available. Hua Hin, Thailand.

Current positions involve marketing, customer service, and business development. XploreAsia is open to consider any applicant that is adaptable, welcomes challenges, and willing to relocate to Hua Hin, Thailand.

Please send your resume and cover letter to jon@xploreasia.org for more details.

Liberal Arts students interested in these opportunities are encouraged to contact Liberal Arts alumna Cassidy Holmes cassidy@xploreasia.org who currently works as Programs Coordinator for XploreAsia.

Register for Liberal Arts Professional Development Course LA 401 Fall 2018

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Looking for a job or internship? Want to improve your interviewing skills? Hoping to succeed at the career fair? There’s a class for all of it!

LA401: Professional Development for the Liberal Arts Student assists students in the College of the Liberal Arts with:

  • exploring career options;
  • identifying career fields for Liberal Arts graduates;
  • the job and internship search;
  • developing skills to assist in career decision-making;
  • networking with employers;
  • and much more!

Three sections will be offered this fall!

The class is one credit and available to all undergraduate students in the College. See information about dates and times below. Contact the Career Enrichment Network at lanetwork@psu.edu with any questions, and visit LionPATH Class Search for more information and register today!

Section 001
Tuesdays, from 5:00pm-6:15pm in 208 Willard Building

Section 002
Wednesdays, from 11:15am-12:30pm in 103 Bank of America Building (Career Services)

Section 003
Wednesday, from 4:00pm-5:15pm in 268 Willard Building

Note: If you are searching for the full course description in the University Bulletin, you must search for LA 103. However, the course is listed as LA 401 in LionPath to schedule.

Internships & Full-Time Positions with Target

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Take the Lead
ready to join in and stand out?

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading
retailers. When people say they love Target, they’re usually talking about visiting one
of our around 1800 stores. That positive & welcoming in-store experience is one of the
things that sets our brand apart. And it’s made possible by the leaders in our stores
who guide, train and support their teams.

Executive Team Leader

In this role, you’ll oversee 2-3 departments with sales ranging from $2-$9 million.
Your responsibilities will include opening and closing the store on assigned days,
recruiting and hiring your team, and creating a positive experience for guests and
team members every day. It’s your leadership that guides your team to achieve sales
goals and maintain budget controls. We’ll be supporting you with extensive training to
help you grow as a strong store executive leader. This position includes competitive
pay and discounts, and flexible scheduling.

Executive Intern

In this role, you’ll gain a realistic job preview of the Executive Team Leader career opportunity. You’ll work closely with a mentor while learning the different departments and functions within our stores. You will lead and motivate the team, drive results, merchandising products and interacting with guests throughout the store. In addition, you will grow your leadership skills by having the opportunity to be the Leader on Duty and spend time shadowing a next-level leader to observe different career options.
– Interested? Email Anita.Galiano@Target.com before April 1

Career Opportunities with the Local Government Commission

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Take Action on Sustainability with CivicSpark!

Are you interested in gaining experience in the sustainability or water field and effecting positive change at the local government level? If so, CivicSpark, a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program, is right for you! CivicSpark is dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address community resilience issues such as climate, water, and access to opportunities.

During the 2018-19 service year, 90 CivicSpark Fellows will support over 100 cities, schools, and other public agencies to implement local sustainability projects on topics including sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, climate action planning, water conservation and drought response, and affordable housing, among others. Fellows gain exceptional career experience, training to become future leaders in California’s response to community resilience issues.

CivicSpark is looking for upcoming and recent college graduates who want to gain real-world experience, start their career in the sustainability and water field, and make a lasting impact!

Learn more about CivicSpark by attending a Fellow Recruitment Webinar<http://civicspark.lgc.org/join-civicspark/fellow/> and by visiting our website at http://civicspark.lgc.org/.

Applications for the 2018-19 service year open April 2nd.

To learn more about CivicSpark, please don’t hesitate to contact Ariadna Hernandez at ahernandez@lgc.org<mailto:ahernandez@lgc.org> or 916-448-1198 x301, or you can visit www.civicspark.lgc.org<http://www.civicspark.lgc.org/>.

Kohl’s Recruiting for Store Management Trainees & Interns

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We’re more than your Mom’s favorite store! Looking for a career where you can own your personal development? Where the self motivated are valued and teamwork is just as important? Where you can WIN everyday? Look no further! This is not only the place, but the path. Consider applying for the Kohl’s Store Management Internship or Trainee program!

Store Management Trainee (MIT)

Overview

Looking for a career where you can own your personal development? Where the self motivated are valued and teamwork is just as important? Where you can WIN everyday? Look no further! This is not only the place, but the path.

Store Management Trainees, or MITs (Manager-in-Trainees) as you’ll hear us refer to them as, go through a 12 week structured training program that prepares them to be Assistant Store Managers in multi-million dollar Kohl’s stores. Our MITs love fast paced environments where change is the only constant. They are emotionally and professionally resilient, which will be needed as they are learning all aspects of the retail business and how to build great teams. They take a hands-on approach to learning and actively seek out information to make smart decisions. Upon successful completion of the program, they are then placed as an Assistant Store Manager, but the winning doesn’t stop there…

Our Managers don’t just sell socks and underwear. They support the communities and causes our Customers and Associates care about through initiatives like the Kohl’s Volunteer Program and Kohl’s Cares for Kids. They earn trust by living up to their commitments and embrace diverse perspectives. They see our customers as a constant source of inspiration and guidance, take a “Yes We Can” approach to everything they do, and actively empower, engage, and continually develop all of their Associates.

If this sounds like your idea of winning, then join us here at Kohl’s!

Career Growth

After successful completion of the 12 week training program, MITs are placed in a store within the region in which their metro is located. Placements and locations are dependent upon available openings. All MITs must be relocatable throughout their region. See recruiter for geographic details. Career path of an MIT: Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager

Location and Start Date

With over 1100 stores, the Store Management Trainee position is available nationwide. We offer start dates in February, June, July, and August based on your graduation date.

Program Highlights

  • 12 Week structured training program
  • Provided with a Coach
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Hands on experience with in-store merchandising, sales projections, store operations, omnichannel, scheduling, payroll, hiring and human resources
  • Exposure to Senior Leadership within the stores organization
  • Executive placement as an Assistant Store Manager upon successful completion of the MIT training program

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Grad date of Fall 2017 or Spring 2018)
  • Desire to pursue a career in retail management
  • Self motivated
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
  • Strong analytical skills along with superior critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to drive to develop retail business knowledge
  • Flexible schedule, work hours will be based on business needs

To Apply: Email Tori Hoffman @Toriatkohls 

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Store Management Intern

Overview

The Kohl’s Store Management Internship provides an eight week experience for you to explore various aspects within a Kohl’s Store and an opportunity to lead directly alongside Store Executive Management. From Human Resources to Operations to Merchandising to Developing a Team, as a Store Management Intern you will be exposed to the behind the scenes of running a multi-million dollar Kohl’s Store. The retail environment is evolving and so are our stores. During the internship, you will also gain exposure to omnichannel management within your store’s four walls. Learn what we sell, how we sell it, who we sell it to, and where we sell it.

The Internship takes place inside a Kohl’s Store where you will not only learn store operations and how to drive sales but you will also learn about our most powerful asset: Our People. You will interact with, learn about, and engage with many different types of personalities. In addition you will spend time at the heart of the company: on the sales floor with our Customers helping us better understand how to fulfill and empower lives. Learn how to have courageous conversations, navigate peer to peer relationships, and how to lead and inspire teams (what we do best at Kohl’s)!

Develop your inner leader, meet great people, and come have fun with us Summer 2018!

Career Growth

This isn’t just an internship. It is a full experience to preview your life in retail management. The internship can lead to a full-time offer with us as a Store Executive upon graduation. Imagine securing your career before graduation!

Location and Start Date

With over 1100 stores, our Store Management Internship is available nationwide and begins in June.

Internship Highlights

  • Attend a Regional Intern Kick-Off Event and network with other Interns and Leaders
  • Give back! Participate in a nationwide Intern Kohl’s Volunteer Event in your local market
  • Opportunity to manage a department
  • Lead a Final Store Walk with District Manager
  • Kohl’s Executive Speaker Series: Hear directly from senior leaders as an Intern

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Junior standing towards a bachelor’s degree (Grad date of Fall 2018 or Spring 2019)
  • Full-time availability June through July (40 hours/week), must be available nights and weekends
  • Desire to pursue a career in retail management
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Self Motivated
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

To Apply: Email Tori Hoffman @Toriatkohls 

Oracle is Hiring – Full time positions for Summer Start Dates

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Do you like challenges?  Inspired by technology? Like to work in teams?

ORACLE Class Of is hiring!  If you are interested in Sales and Business Development, this is the opportunity you’ll want to consider!

Oracle Class Of, is a multi-year training and development program that will bring your skills to the next level.  We will be on campus again soon, interviewing upcoming grads for Summer 2018 start dates in the Oracle Class Of program.

We are looking for outgoing, achievers, with a strong business acumen and harbor a passion for technology.  We want people that like to succeed and have the drive to do it. The Sales and Business Development Representative role does not require any special knowledge of technology, just an interest in how it’s used in business today.

Visit us on campus at any of these events:

Penn State University Non-Technical Full-Time, Co-Op & Internship Recruitment 2/5/2018 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Penn State University PSMA Marketing Career Fair 2018 2/6/2018 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Penn State University Interview Day 2/12/2018 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Penn State University Interview Day 2/13/2018 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM

Below are some links to help you get familiar with the program, the company and the role:

The Opportunity

The Job Description

About Oracle

TO APPLY:

If you would like to be considered for interview, please send a soft copy of your resume and copy of your unofficial transcripts to collegerecruiting_us@oracle.com.

Prior to any consideration for this opportunity, Oracle requires that you apply online at:

https://oracle.taleo.net/careersection/6/jobdetail.ftl?job=17001GGV

#OracleClassOf

 

High Lantern Group 2018 Summer Associates Program

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Program Overview
High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic positioning and reputation management consultancy focused on developing early-stage strategy and communications for some of the most iconic brands and dozens of notable public and private organizations.

Our Summer Associates Program is a structured, competitive ten-week program. Summer Associates will be exposed to a wide range of consulting work in the fields of strategic communications, public affairs, public policy, and business strategy. Summer Associates (SAs) will have many responsibilities, including conducting market and public policy-related research, developing client proposals and engagement strategies, constructing reports for internal and client-facing presentations, drafting client deliverables and other collateral, and assisting with administrative duties. In addition, SAs will have access to a wide-range of HLG resources to make their experience both intellectually stimulating and supportive of their career aspirations.

Candidates may apply for any of High Lantern Group’s five offices: Asheville, NC; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, D.C. Applying to multiple offices is welcome. Candidates will be expected to commit to a full-time position for ten weeks, from June 11 to August 17. SAs may start earlier upon request and availability.

In addition to the traditional program, we are offering a marketing analytics fellowship position for those with more experience and interest in addressing issues using insights from data. Fellows will still have the opportunity to participate in the seminars and other structured elements of the SA program. For more information on the fellowship, please visit
www.highlanterngroup.com/careers.

Desired Qualifications
Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience and/or a graduate degree. Undergraduates that expect to graduate after June 2018 will not be considered for the program at this time. We do review applications for interns on a rolling basis. Please check our website for available internship opportunities.

We seek motivated self-starters who have experience with or an interest in strategic communications, business, politics, and public policy. Ideal candidates have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, strong attention to detail, the capacity to balance multiple responsibilities, and the ability to work independently.

Compensation
Summer Associates will be compensated $20/hour with the expectation of a 40-hour workweek.

How to Apply
Please apply online at www.highlanterngroup.com/careers. You are required to submit a cover letter and resume bundled as one document.

Applications are due by January 19th at 5 p.m. PST. Candidates will be notified if selected for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.

Key Dates and Deadlines

  • December 4: Summer Associate application process opens
  • January 19: Summer Associate application deadline
  • March 9: Candidate selection deadline
  • June 11 – August 17: 10-week Summer Associate Program

About High Lantern Group
High Lantern Group is one of the preeminent consulting firms in the growing field of strategic positioning and corporate reputation. We use the power of ideas and signature issues to help clients build influence, enhance reputation, and gain competitive advantage. Since it was founded eight years ago, High Lantern Group has served leading corporations, industry
associations, and nonprofit organizations across multiple industries and issues.

From our start, we imagined a new kind of consulting firm dedicated to delivering new ideas and fresh perspectives that feels like a natural extension of the client. We imagined a firm with the kind of consultants we always wanted to work with: smart, resourceful, and motivated. We built High Lantern Group from the ground up to deliver that – from our care in hiring, to our attention to talent development, to the services and processes we use to meet our clients’ challenges.

We have growing offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Asheville, NC, and Geneva, Switzerland. For more information on our people and capabilities, please visit us at www.highlanterngroup.com.

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