Fall Work Study Job Fair

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Fall

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Directory of Participating Departments

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Participants*

1. Academic Advisement 2. Alumni Relations 3. Art 4. Athletics 5. Biology 6. Bruder Center 7. Business, Accounting & Economics 8. Campus Ministry 9. College of LifeLong Learning 10. English/Communication 11. Foreign Languages & Literatures/Language Lab 12. Health Sciences & Services 13. History 14. Intramurals 15. Math, Computing Sciences & Physics 16. Nutrition/Dietetics 17. Philosophy 18. Student Development and Engagement 19. Theology *Other positions may be available with other departments. Visit Brian Petersen in Financial Aid and visit the Mighty Mac Monster Board located in Nazareth Rotunda.

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Name of Department Academic Advisement

Brief Summary of Position The Academic Advisement Office Clerical Assistant helps with the day to

day operations of the department. Responsibilities include standard clerical duties and customer service initiatives.

Number of positions interested in hiring 2‐3

Name of Contact Person regarding position Rachel Komlos

Extension number 3728

Email address [email protected]

Name of Department Alumni Relations

Brief Summary of Position The tasks for the Work Study for the Office of Alumni Relations will include,

but not be limited to: • Address verification, data entry and online research • Event preparation and set‐up, including: scanning and printing photos, creating signs, creating lists in Microsoft Word, decorating, and clean‐up. • Assisting with Reunion, Homecoming and Family Weekend, and other University Advancement events, including: registration, tours, check‐in, check‐out, set‐up and clean‐up • Clerical duties, including: filing, mailings, proofreading, and copying

Name of Contact Person regarding position Kristin Dougherty

Name of Department Art

Brief Summary of Position Help in the Art Department with displaying student works, making posters,

monitoring art studio labs, cleaning art studios and general work for the art department.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Diane Grimes

Name of Department Athletics

Brief Summary of Position

Office Worker The Immaculata Sports Information Department seeks students to work in the sports information office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing/updating content for the athletics web site and publications, historical/statistical research, producing game day publications for distribution at athletic events, photo archiving and general office work. Strong communication and writing/editing skills, strong organizational/task‐oriented skills and attention to detail and accuracy are required, as is the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Additional hours may be available to work events.

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Broadcaster/Public Address Announcer

The Immaculata Sports Information Department seeks student broadcasters/announcers to serve as play‐by‐play and public address announcers at athletic events. Broadcasts are streamed over the Internet. Candidates must be well spoken, be able to adjust in a non‐stop, ever‐ changing environment and have thorough understanding of the sport(s) they are announcing. Candidates must be committed to their assignments and willing to assists in the set up and take down of equipment. Previous sports announcing experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be extremely detail‐oriented and willing to work nights and weekends at athletic events. Candidates must be available to work most—if not all— home events for the sports they are applying to cover.

Event Worker (Statistician, Photographer, Writer)

The Immaculata Sports Information Department seeks student workers for game‐day assignments, including statistician, photographer and writer. Students will assist in recording/tabulating statistics at Immaculata home athletic events including: men’s & women’s basketball, men & women’s soccer, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, softball and men & women’s lacrosse. Students will also be asked to serve as photographers and videographers during events. Students will also have responsibilities postgame to write, edit and publish recaps following home and away athletic events. Candidates must be willing to do statistical training, have superior writing and editing skills, extremely detail‐oriented, have thorough understanding of the sport(s) to which they are assigned and be willing to work long, non‐ traditional hours, including nights/weekends. Candidates must be available to work most—if not all—home events for the sports they are applying to cover. Experience with camera and video equipment, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Statcrew programs is preferred but not required.

Athletic Training – Assist trainers in day‐to‐day activities.

Fitness Center – Work as attendant in the weight room.

Lifeguarding

Number of positions interested in hiring Multiple

Name of Contact Person regarding position Tom Machamer / Nina Cammarano

Extension number 3735 (Tom) / 3741 (Nina)

Email address [email protected] / [email protected]

Name of Department Biology

Brief Summary of Positions

Microbiology Lab Assistant

For Biology Majors in at least their Sophomore year. The Microbiology Lab Assistant will be responsible for the following: • Prepping cultures and media for several different microbiology labs weekly • Maintaining viable cultures from stock supply • Running autoclave as needed

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• Ensuring sufficient inventory of media, reagents, cultures, and all other supplies • Maintaining a high level of organization within the lab • Ensuring that aseptic technique is used at all times in the lab • Assist in next class before graduating Training will be provided in the specifics of the job but an ability to work independently is essential. Lab coats and gloves must be worn at all times in this lab. Hours per week: 20‐24 (30 weeks per year) Research Assistant For any Biology Major in at least their Sophomore year. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the following: • Meet with faculty advisor to determine schedule • Assist advisor in experimental design as needed • Carry out experiments as directed by advisor • Make and maintain proper solutions as necessary • Maintain lab notebooks • Other duties as assigned Training will be provided in the specifics of the job but an ability to work independently and baseline knowledge of experimental procedures would be beneficial. Hours per week: 20 (30 weeks per year)

Biology General Lab Assistant

For a student in any Science Major. The Biology General Lab Assistant will be responsible for the following: • Assist in set‐up/break‐down of weekly labs as needed • Wash/dry/put away glassware • Organize labs • Assist in organization and tracking of chemical closet inventory • Assist in organization and tracking of lab supplies inventory • Other daily tasks as assigned Training will be provided in the specifics of the job but an ability to work independently is essential. Hours per week: 15‐20 (30 weeks per year)

Animal Husbandry Assistant

For any student with a genuine love of animals. The Animal Husbandry Assistant will be responsible for the following: • Daily scheduled feeding of all animals in the department (rotating with other students) • Design and implementation of appropriate habitats • Cleaning/changing of animal cages/tanks • General care/cleaning of animals • Animal “exercise” (play/roam time) supervision • Ensuring sufficient inventory of animal supplies (ie: food, bedding, vitamins, etc.) Training will be provided in the specifics of the job but an ability to work independently is essential. Hours per week: 30 (30 weeks per year, and 10 hours per week for 22 weeks per year)

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Biology Department Clerical Assistant

For any student with an interest in clerical and organizational work. The Biology Department Clerical Assistant will be responsible for the following: • Daily mail pick‐up and sorting • Typing/copying/faxing/filing • Organizational projects • Tracking inventories • Other tasks as assigned Training will be provided in the specifics of the job but an ability to work independently and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel would be beneficial. Hours per week: 5‐7 (30 weeks per year)

Number of positions interested in hiring 20+

Name of Contact Person regarding position Deb Tischler

Name of Department Bruder Center

Brief Summary of Position Work study student to provide general clerical support for operations in

the Bruder Center; serve as a receptionist to the Offices of Student Health Services, Counseling Services and Career Development. Provide support for project work; provide general clerical assistance.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Barbara Scudder

Name of Department Business/Accounting &Economics

Brief Summary of Position Clerical Assistant to assist with copying, filing and errands – 10 hrs per

week (negotiated with student’s schedule).

Number of positions interested in hiring 1

Name of Contact Person regarding position Lynnette Saar

Name of Department Campus Ministry*

Brief Summary of Positions The work study Office Assistant for Campus Ministry will work with the

Director of Campus Ministry, Chaplain, and Assistant Director of Campus Ministry to complete the following duties: • Create and maintain E‐bulletin and bulletin email list • Upkeep on Campus Ministry website • Assist with creating, copying, and hanging up flyers and notices for upcoming events • Other basic office skills, filing, computer input • Update and maintain Campus Ministry Facebook Group • Send out facebook invitations and events to the CM group

Name of Contact Person regarding position Jessica Morrell

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*Campus Ministry will also be providing information on Federal Work

Study Service Opportunities

Name of Department College of LifeLong Learning

Brief Summary of Position Clerical Assistant – general office duties

Name of Contact Person regarding position Robyn Dooley

Name of Department English/Communication

Brief Summary of Position Assist the department chair with communication and creative tasks.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Dr. Melanie Kisthardt

Name of Department English/Communication

Brief Summary of Positions Available Seeking work study students for the following positions:

• Business Manager for the Immaculatan to apprentice to the existing

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• Class Support Research Assistant (at least 2) • Clerical Positions (at least 2) • General Research Position (1‐2) • Student YouTube Camera Crew Member (at least 4‐5) • Student YouTube Camera Crew Coordinator (1) • Text Research Assistant (1‐2)

Name of Contact Person regarding position Sean Flannery

Name of Department Foreign Languages & Literatures

Brief Summary of Position General office work: photocopying, searching the web, delivering mail,

posting material, etc.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Dr. Marisa Pereyra

Name of Department Foreign Languages & Literatures

Office/Technology Assistant

The office/technology assistant will assist and support the faculty member/language lab director. The assistant will do typing and other typical office work. In addition, the assistant will help with clerical and

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technology tasks of supervising the language lab. Tasks may include converting materials from cassette tape and audio record to digital CD files, leaving recordings and other files in the Soloist software in the lab, and creating information sheets for students and faculty on using the materials and programs in the lab. The assistant should have a good grasp of

manipulating, downloading, uploading and saving text, audio and video files.

Number of Positions Interested in Hiring 2‐3

Name of Contact Person Regarding Position Kathleen M. Clark

Extension Number 3467

Email Address [email protected]

Name of Department Learning/Language Lab

GC Learning/Language Aide Lab Aides will assist and support students and faculty using the lab. Assist users with typical, day‐to‐day computer issues (logging in, accessing programs, printing, etc.) as well as be available to direct users to the appropriate foreign language or subject area resources. Oversee the use of the lab to make sure it is a comfortable working environment for all users and be responsible for monitoring the equipment/hardware in the lab to ensure all is working properly and will report any issues to the Lab Director. Monitor all lab supplies (ink toner, paper, etc.) and report to Lab Director when supplies are low. Will be friendly and outgoing, responsible and respectful. Lab aides will attend training sessions as required.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Kathleen M. Clark

Name of Department Health Sciences & Services

Brief Summary of Position Clerical support to Department and Chair

Name of Contact Person regarding position Eric Anderson

Name of Department History

Brief Summary of Position Student assistant for National History Day

Name of Contact Person regarding position Sarah Trembanis

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Name of Department Intramurals

Brief Summary of Position Assist with game event set‐up and breakdown. Scorekeeping and/or

officiating games. Help with marketing of upcoming sport seasons/events.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Christian Zwickert

Name of Department Math, Computing Sciences & Physics

Brief Summary of Position Department Office Assistant(s) to help with tasks such as advertising for

department events, designing and maintaining department bulletin boards,

creating content for department web page,, writing department newsletter and other similar tasks. Applicant(s) should enjoy writing, graphic arts and

design. Flexible hours (6‐10 per week).

Name of Contact Person regarding position Dr. Molli Jones

Name of Department: Nutrition/Dietetics*

Brief summary of position: Lab student for approximately two to three hours per week. A

nutrition/dietetics major is preferable.

Number of positions interested in hiring: 1‐2

Name of contact person regarding the position: Pat Thibault

Extension number: 3762

Email Address: [email protected]

*Students should use signup sheet

Name of Department: Philosophy

Brief Summary of position: Work study student providing light research and clerical ‐office support for

Dr. Theodorou (philosophy); three‐five hours per week; reports to FC 20B. Hours flexible. Will work with and without supervision.

Number of positions interested in hiring: 1

Name of contact person regarding the position: Dr. Stephanie Theodorou

Extension number: 3485

Email Address: [email protected]

Name of Department Student Development & Engagement

Brief Summary of Position Clerical filing, general office duties, and answering phones for Office of

Student Development and Engagement, including Residence Life, Student Activities and Leadership, etc.

Name of Contact Person regarding position Michele Dawson

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Name of Department Theology

Brief Summary of Position Assist the Theology Department Chair with departmental responsibilities,

Research on internet for teaching load, assist with preparations for Spirituality Day (April 14, 2012).

Name of Contact Person regarding position S. Mary Henrich

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