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May 18, 2012

GoldPASS & signing off on your user agreement

Please note GoldPASS & logging in:
Steps for GoldPASS user agreement & signing in: Every year, GoldPASS requires its students to re-sign the user agreement and it is that time of year again. Here are some steps that you must navigate in order to get into your GoldPASS account. CEHD students will have the Internship section of their page populated (at the bottom of the page.)
Delete the "CSO.Web.Classes45.AdministratorBase" in the Primary Internship Manager entry field under Internship Information at the very bottom in order to update their profile.

Once you do update your information, you might be brought to your "My connections" page and asking you to set up your LinkedIn for some reason with no option to go anywhere. Try clicking the Log Out button on the upper left and click login again on the next page. It should bring you back to the home page of your student account.

Information I have been sharing about LinkedIn if students are uncertain to what it is:
LinkedIn is a professional online networking tool and it is free for its basic functions. We have this feature turned on for students and alumni to use in GoldPASS. Here is a link on our website that explains more about LinkedIn http://www.cehd.umn.edu/career/networking/social/default.html. This feature in GoldPASS would also allow you to see the employers that are viewable to students and directly connect you to their LinkedIn profile as well as the company LinkedIn profile.

There is a work around to avoid this. So if you want to hold off on setting up your LinkedIn account, just log out and then log back it. This should take you back to the main page and not have you set up the LinkedIn feature.

May 11, 2012

Watertown-Mayer School:On-Campus Interviews at the U of M

Watertown-Mayer School: On-Campus Interviews at the U of M
May 29th & 31st
STSS interview center, 524
8am-4:30pm

Watertown-Mayer School Teaching Positions:
Watertown-Mayer Middle School is currently hiring for the following positions:
-2 Math Positions, 6th grade, 8th grade
-2 English Positions, 7th grade
-1 Special Education Position, SLD
-1 Band Instructor, 6th-8th grade
-1 EBD Teacher (interviews for this position will only be held on Thursday, May 31st, on-campus interview ID 2373)
Watertown-Mayer Middle School is located approximately 30 minutes from the Twin Cities

REQUIREMENTS:
Must have or be able to attain a valid MN teaching license prior to start of 2012-13 school year.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
On-campus interviews will be held at the U of M in the STSS interview Center on Tuesday, May 29th & May 31st between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm. Candidates invited to interview are pre-selected by the employer through on-campus interview schedule. Once selected, the candidates will be asked to sign up for an interview through GoldPASS.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for the employer to review to on-campus interview ID 2372 or for the EBD Teacher to 2373 in GoldPASS at www.goldpass.umn.edu .

Materials must be submitted through GoldPASS no later than 5/22/2012 at 5:00pm.

Please note: If you have never uploaded your resume to GoldPASS, you must do so and have your resume approved before submitting to the on-campus interview schedule. Resumes are reviewed during business hours Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Questions? Request for accommodations? Please contact Angie Soderberg in CEHD Career Services at 612-626-7432 or by email at soderbea@umn.edu

May 4, 2012

Career of the Week-Sports Events Coordinators

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Do you like to plan events? Do you love the energy and atmosphere of sporting events? Would you like to oversee the details of a sporting event? If so, then this could be the career for you!

Sports Event Coordinators handle the logistics necessary when putting together a sporting event. Their main function is to oversee all the details that make the show a success. Some Sports Event Coordinators work directly with the facility. Others are employed by promoters. They may work in a variety of situations and facilities from arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, and coliseums to hotels and resorts. Events may include concerts, operas, ballets, symphonies, circuses, trade shows, conventions and sporting events. Individuals may be expected to handle the coordination of just sporting events or of all events.

Specific tasks of a Sports Event Coordinator include: determining the scope of the event, developing a plan of action for creating the event and managing the details, handle accommodations for those participating in the event, and communicating with the television production people if the event is televised.

A degree in CEHD in Sports Management would be a great major to prepare students for this career!

To learn more about this exciting career, visit:
http://www.womensportsjobs.com/sportsjobs/jpevents/jpevents.htm
http://www.sportseventsmagazine.com/

And come to the career center in STSS 411 to make an appointment with a career counselor and also view books such as, Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry (Author Shelly Field) for more information on great sports careers

May 3, 2012

Foresters is still hiring for 10 Customer Center Representatives

Foresters office in Bloomington is still looking to hire for 10 CCRs (Customer Center Representatives. These are regular full time positions with benefits. We are looking for customer focused, bright, and tech savvy individuals interested in starting their professional career in the recession resistant life insurance industry.
All candidates should forward their resumes and a cover letter to HumanResources@foresters.com.

www.foresters.com

www.facebook.com/Foresters
Contact Center Representative - Minneapolis.pdf

MN Twins hiring a PT Coordinator for Ticket Sales & Services

We are currently accepting applications for the part-time positions of Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Service. A full job description, including functions and qualifications, is listed below. Interested
EXTERNAL applicants should apply online via www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities.
INTERNAL applicants please apply via the internal job board link located on the HR Intranet site (http://twinsksvr/) or the ADP self service portal (contact me if you do not know your internal login, please do not set up a new account). Please contact me with any questions or if you have any referrals. Thank you!


Ticket Sales and Service Coordinator (Part-Time)

Summary

As a member of the Ticket Sales & Service department of a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, this position is primarily responsible for supporting the efforts of the full-time sales & service staff in an effort to assist the department in achieving sales and service goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Support department's service efforts by performing non- customer facing duties on behalf of assigned sales & service representative. These duties include, but are not limited to order processing, customer recovery assistance, database entry (ticket system & CRM), monitoring & answering phone queues, special TSS project assistance and distribution of customer benefits.

· Support department's acquisition efforts by performing lead generation and sales qualification duties with the intent of providing these qualified leads to assigned sales & service representative for closing. In addition, this position will also perform other sales support duties which include but are not limited to: order processing, invoicing, ticket distribution, sales collateral distribution, database entry (ticket system and CRM), monitoring & answering phone queues and special TSS project assistance.

· Provide overflow phone coverage assistance to organization's call center during high-volume on-sales and other team initiatives.

· Provides consistent and superior customer service in all dealings with existing and prospective customers.

· Adheres to the established policies and procedures in performing all account creation, invoicing, payment, ticket-printing and distribution functions.

· Adheres to the established policies and procedures in utilizing CRM solution.

· Maintains strong, cooperative inter/intra-departmental relationships.

· Participates in various sales promotions, events, and existing/potential client entertainment activities, as required.

· Works in conjunction with the entire Ticket Sales & Service team to uphold the mandates of the department regarding sales & service goals and objectives.

· Assists with game day operations as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

· Prior sales and or customer service experience preferred.

· Prior account management experience is preferred.

· Excellent relationship building and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients at all levels within the organization.

· Superior communication skills,

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products

· A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.

· Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines.

· Assertive, confident, persistent and results-oriented.

· Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

· While looking to succeed personally, you must be able and interested in supporting a team environment and adhering to the Ticket Sales & Service department's objectives, goals and mandates.

· Familiarity with event ticketing system a plus.

· Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

You've Graduate, What Now? | Job Search Intensive Seminar


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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3rd Floor Science Teaching and Student Services Building (STSS)


This intensive seminar will equip you to search for a job in a recovering economy.

Get the scoop on how to conduct a creative job search, craft an outstanding resume and interview effectively.

Gain LinkedIn knowledge and networking tips from Judy Zimmer, an engaging and candid effectiveness coach. Plus - practice networking with actual employers!


This is a special event for all U of M, Twin Cities seniors and recent grads who are serious about their job search. (You can attend if your graduation date is between December 2011 and August 2012).


$10 to participate and lunch is included.


Registration is required and space is limited - sign up via GoldPASS- click on "Career Events" and search for "What Now".


Questions? Contact CEHD Career Services or Emily Loudon at 612-626-4482.

May 2, 2012

CEHD Strengths Spotlight | Kayla DeVries, CEHD Student

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At the University of Minnesota and in CEHD we feel every student has what they need to be successful. We believe in taking a strengths based approach and work with students to learn to use their talents so they can be developed into strengths.


What are your top 5 talent themes?

My top 5 themes are harmony, responsibility, includer, futuristic, and consistency.


In what ways do you use your talents each day?

I have noticed that I do use each of my strengths every day. I always get my homework done on time and go to class or work which demonstrates responsibility. I always like to include people because I don't like it when others feel left out, and I like to treat everyone the same. This demonstrates includer and consistency. On a day to day basis I am always planning out something new whether it be future plans or what classes to take and when. This represents futuristic. And last but not least, I hate conflict. I can't stand it. This is where my harmony strength comes into play. I try to avoid conflict at all costs.
I do each and every one of these things every day. I think taking the strengths assessment has made me realize these strengths but they were definitely prevalent beforehand. I just didn't necessarily consider them to be strengths.


What surprises you about your talent themes?
I was overall surprised by how accurate the strengths finder was for me. I found it very interesting that just by answering the questions in the assessment, it could know so much about me. I think that all of my strengths fit me really well, so I was happy with my results. It was very intriguing to read what the test thought about me, and then try to relate what the test was saying to my life. More times than not, the test was accurate.


Which of your talent themes fit you best and why?
I would say that futuristic is the best fit of my top five strengths. This is because I am always planning things out for the future and thinking about what could be. I find this to be a very useful strength because I always have a goal and an idea planned out about how to reach that goal. This is especially useful as a student because I have a clear plan on how I want to reach my goal of graduation. This helps to prevent surprises in the future.


How have your talent themes helped you as a student in CEHD?
My talent themes have certainly helped me by allowing me to better discover things I'm good at. I think this is important because I now focus more on the strengths than I do on my weaknesses. This helps in class because when working on group projects I now know ways to include strengths in deciding which group members do which tasks. This makes for the most efficient group work.

I have also found strengths useful in my work as a receptionist at the dance department here on campus. My supervisor had each of the student employees take the strengths finder. We then divided up tasks to complete based on our strengths. I think this is important because it gives me a chance to develop some of my strengths in a work environment. Talking about strengths is also a good way for me to get to know my coworkers better.


If you are a CEHD student, staff or faculty interested in being featured in the CEHD Strengths Spotlight e-mail Jeannie Stumne at stumn001@umn.edu..


Visit Strengths at the U to learn more!

April 30, 2012

Success Story | Ilan Sinelnikov, Pre-Kinesiology

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Ilan Sinelnikov
First-Year Student | Pre-Kinesiology
Soccer Coach | Seward Middle School


How did you learn about your current position?
As a freshman, during the year I became more aware of the different services that the university offers. In addition to academic resources, I heard from my advisers that the U of M has offices that can help students with finding employment. I learned about the career services in STSS building, and about the websites "employment.umn.edu" and "GoldPASS". At the beginning of the spring semester, when there still wasn't a lot of school work assigned, I took the time to search GoldPASS and I found a position that fits my interest and my schedule.


Describe your position.
I am a soccer coach at Seward Middle School in Minneapolis. I coach fifth to eight grade boys and girls for three hours at the end of the school day. During practice I work with the children on the principles of the game, as well as on leadership, responsibility, and morality.


What do you most enjoy about your position? What are some of the challenges?
The part that I enjoy the most about my position is that I do something that I love. I've been playing soccer since I can remember myself, and two years ago I got my coaching certificate. I love to coach kids because I teach a new generation of athletes, and to be a soccer player is first of all to be a good person. I haven't had any challenges so far in this job and I hope it will stay like that.


How does your position fit with your long term career goals?
This position fits my long term career goals because I plan on coaching soccer in the future. I currently have my Minnesota Youth Soccer Association "E" and "D" licenses, and I also recently found our that the university offers a minor in coaching, which I want to apply for. This position provides me with more coaching experience, and it also provides me with the opportunity to work with kids from very different backgrounds, which will help me work with diverse communities in the future.


During your job search, how did you make yourself stand out?
I made myself stand out to employers by providing them a good resume that I created in the CEHD career center with the help of career service staff. Then, if there was an email account listed under the employer's contact information I emailed them a few words saying why I am the right person to work for them, and letting them know that I just applied to the job which they posted. I think that it helped because my current employer responded to my email and asked to contact me for an interview.


What did you find to be the most helpful during your search process?
The most helpful thing during my job search process was to receive help while writing my resume and cover letter. It is not always clear what you are expected to include in those documents, and I received a lot of positive (and well, some negative) feedback that I used later on.


Do you have any tips to share with other students about your experience?
My experience of finding a job through GoldPASS was great, and it was probably even easier than applying to many places through separate websites. My tip to students is to use the services that the school provides, because it is nice to know that you have the support of your college and you have someone to answer your questions and guide you through the job searching process. Also, start early! It takes some time to find a job, and the earlier you begin your search the higher your chances are to get a job by the time that you planned on starting it.


Anything else you woud like to share?
The U of M has many services that can help you with finding a job. There is also a great chance that you can find something that fits your major or interest, because the employers who post the jobs are interested in college students and specify the majors that they need. Just take a look at GoldPASS, and check it every week or two because there are always new postings about positions. Also, go to the career center, they have helpful materials to use. If you do all that- you got a good chance to get a job!

April 27, 2012

Playworks Twin Cities is Hiring!

Make a daily difference in the lives of children! *Ensure that all children get the chance to play on the playground. *Develop professional skills and manage your own program. *Say "I LOVE my job!" and mean it. *Be a Part of an Extraordinary Movement to Bring Play to Every Kid in America!

Program Duties:
Planning and implementing positive sports and play based programming during recess, in school and after school hours at a public elementary school.
- Recess - create a safe and inclusive playground yard and be a significant presence on the yard by organizing and playing large games with 20+ students as well as role modeling.
- Junior Coach Program - organize a youth leadership program by facilitating trainings and working with teachers and staff
- Class Game Time - lead individual classes in skills building, cooperative games, and activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries at recess
- Out of School Program - continue to promote Playworks' core values in an out of school setting through an after school program, including small group homework, snack and physical activity or a before school program, consisting of early morning play and physical activities on campus
- Interscholastic leagues - recruit and coach students for developmental sports leagues
- Volunteer Program - recruit and coordinate volunteers (e.g. school family members) to build a school community that supports positive, inclusive play and physical activity
- Service Projects - participate in monthly service projects and national days of service, working together as a team to serve the community

*A day in the life of a Playworks Coach*

Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience leading groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth.
Demonstrated commitment to serving the greater community.
Commitment to serving for one full school-year and completing 1700 hours of service during that school-year (40+ hours/week of service, including participating in occasional night and weekend service opportunities such as community service projects).
Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
Humorous and playful with ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible and creative problem solving tools.
Conceptual ability for the larger perspective with a strong attention to detail and multitasking.
Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into and existing school community.
Knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and grant requirements.


Compensation & Benefits:
Individuals will be enrolled as AmeriCorps service members (info at www.americorps.org).
Living allowance for the service period: approximately $24,000.
Education award for use at Title IV institutions or to pay back qualified student loans (pending completion of a minimum of 1700 hours of service).
Health plan includes medical benefits.
Possible child care expense reimbursement (http://www.americorpschildcare.com/).

About AmeriCorps:
AmeriCorps is a national movement of "service." It's a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. It is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. Each year, AmeriCorps offers more than 75,000 opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to "serve" through a local or national nonprofit organization. Serving in a non profit as an AmeriCorps member is an intensive experience that meets our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps programs focus on work to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. More information can be found at www.americorps.gov.

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2012 Tournament Operations and Marketing Internship!

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is looking for exceptional interns for the upcoming fall 2012 term (August 14th - December 18th). The internship provides plenty of hands on experience as well as a gateway to building professional relationships within the sporting industry.

The company strives to hold the best junior golf tournaments in the southeast and believes that interns have a vital responsibility in helping achieve that. Each intern will be provided with free housing in Jacksonville, FL, travel expenses, college credit, and a monthly stipend.

The attached document goes into more detail about the internship openings and what the students can expect on a week to week basis:
Tournament_Operations_and_Marketing_Internship.doc

April 24, 2012

INROADS is actively recruiting for some great sounding internships!

INROADS are recruiting candidates for several great HR related internship opportunities in the Minneapolis area for an immediate need to fill. The employer they are representing would like to see these internships eventually turn into FT positions. You must be a current student with a class standing of freshman, sophomore, or junior status for their INROADS program
• Employee Relations Intern in MN (Minnetonka) looking for a Rising Sophomore
• Human Capital Intern in MN (Minnetonka) open to class year classification
INROADS are also recruiting candidates for another employer interested in working in the areas of:
Marketing
Finance
Product Services
Financial Planning
Application Process:
Interested in learning more? Questions? Please contact Eileen Williamson at ewilliamson@inroads.org

April 23, 2012

Dean's Office Student Office Assistant Position is Now Open!

Please click on the following link for full job description and to apply:

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=538339

Be part of the CEHD community!

April 19, 2012

Career of the Week-- Child Welfare Caseworkers

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Do you have a passion to work with families and children AND are you committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and want nothing but the best for them?

Check out the rewarding career working in Child Welfare! With your wonderful ability to help others, you will have the opportunity to make foster placements, recruit foster families, investigate complaints of abuse or neglect, and provide services to help unite families. Child Welfare Caseworkers can work for the state or local government, as well as schools to ensure children have a safe home and family. Additionally, Child Welfare Caseworkers may be required to attend court hearings, arrange for and facilitate visitation among family members, and handle other administrative duties.

If this sounds appealing to you, check out CEHD's degrees in Early Childhood Education, Youth Studies or Family Social Science to put you on the path to this rewarding career. Be sure to gain experiences such as internships and volunteering related to this area of child welfare, to make yourself a good candidate for these jobs. Although many Child Welfare Caseworkers have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, many go on to pursue their Master's degree as well.

For more information visit:
Department of Human Services
Education-Portal.com
NCSL

Undergraduate TA Job Positions

The Rothenberger Institute is hiring Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for undergraduate wellness courses: Alcohol & College Life (ACL); Sleep, Eat & Exercise (SEE); and (the newest course) Success Over Stress (SOS).
Please see the U of M employment website to apply today!
Requisition number: 177345

April 12, 2012

Achievement First is hiring Teachers & Administrators

Achievement First is always looking for great
teachers and school leaders. If you are a
smart, talented and dedicated educator
who is passionate about helping urban
students succeed in college and life, please
visit www.achievementfirst.org

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Achievement First is Hiring!

Achievement First is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 urban public charter schools in Connecticut and Brooklyn focused on providing all of our scholars with the academic and character skills they need to graduate from top colleges. In fact, 100% of the class of 2010 and 2011 was accepted to a four-year college! As we open new schools and add grades to our existing schools, we are looking for great teachers and school leaders to join our team. To learn more about Achievement First, access our instructional resources, or to apply online, please visit www.achievementfirst.org.

School-Based Opportunities

· Elementary, middle, and high school teachers

· Founding middle school teachers in Brooklyn

· Founding high school teachers in Connecticut

· Special education teachers

· Secondary math teachers

· Secondary science teachers

· Lower-elementary classroom teachers

· Regional Superintendent

· Director of School Operations

· Office Coordinator

Network Support Opportunities

· Vice President, Finance

· Regional Director of Special Services Achievement

· Regional Director of Operations

· Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives

· Director of Leadership Development

· Associate Director, External Relations

· Associate Director, Facilities

· Associate Director, Math Achievement (Grades 5-12)

· Operations Associate

· Graphic Designer

· Database Architect

· Assistant, Leadership Development

· Assistant, External Relations

· Principal's Executive Assistant

· Data Analyst Intern

· IT Summer Intern

· Teacher Career Pathway Lesson Observer

· School Leadership Coach

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