Monday, September 30, 2013

Eagleton Institute of Politics Undergraduate Associates program

Class of 2015 - Are you a junior interested in politics and government? Apply now for the Eagleton Institute of Politics Undergraduate Associates program!
Undergraduate Associates explore the practice and processes of American politics. This 1.5 year certificate program is open to junior undergraduate students from ALL Rutgers schools, departments and campuses. Associates learn about real-world politics and government from experienced practitioners. Students selected for the program will take a course at the Eagleton Institute during the second semester of their junior year and each semester of their senior year, as well as serve in an internship related to government, politics or public policy.

Why apply?
- diverse summer/fall internship opportunities
- guest lecturers from the political world
- small seminars with engaging discussions about politics and government
- highly selective program
- network of more than 1,600 Eagleton alumni
- opportunities to participate in special events and great food!
- job placement assistance

Application deadline is October 18, 2013

Questions/more info?  Visit the Eagleton website at or contact Sarah Kozak at undergrad@eagleton.rutgers.edu
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FALL 2013 EAGLETON EVENTS

Sept. 30 - Up the Capitol Steps: A Woman's March to the Governorship with former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts, 5:30pm. RSVP at http://bit.ly/GovRoberts

Oct. 7 - The New Majority and Political Representation: A Look at Immigrants as Candidates, Elected Officials, and Policymakers with Sayu Bhojwani, 10:30 am. RSVP at http://bit.ly/NewMajority

Oct. 8 - Pizza & Politics: Discussion of NJ State Elections, 3:45 pm.

Oct. 10 - This Town with author Mark Leibovich, 7:00 pm at Rutgers Barnes and Noble Bookstore on College Ave. RSVP at http://bit.ly/ThisTownRU

Oct. 21 - More Women Can Run: Gender and Pathways to the State Legislatures with authors Prof. Susan Carroll and Prof. Kira Sanbonmatsu, 5:00pm (reception) 5:30pm (program).

Oct. 28 - Every Day is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office, from the PTA to the White House with author Rebecca Sive and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande. 7:00 pm, Barnes & Noble-North Brunswick

Nov. 4 - The Music of Governors: Some Who Sang and Some Who Made it into Song, 4:30 pm (reception), 5:00 pm (program). RSVP at http://bit.ly/MusicofGovs

Nov. 6 - The Morning After: Election Results and Implications, 9:00 am

Nov. 13 - American Conservatism with Reihan Salam, 2:15 pm. RSVP at http://bit.ly/AmCons

2013-2014 Rutgers University Clifford Case Professor of Public Affairs - Olympia Snowe
Nov. 21 – Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress with author and former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
- 11:00 am at Newark Law School
- 7:30 pm at Douglass Campus Center.  RSVP for New Brunswick talk at http://bit.ly/SenSnowe

Dec. 5 – Prisoners of the White House: The Isolation of America's Presidents and the Crisis of Leadership with Kenneth T. Walsh. 4:30 pm Van Dyck Hall, College Avenue. RSVP at http://eagleton.rutgers.edu/events/index.php#Walsh

Dec. 9 – Chris Matthews, host of Hardball on MSNBC, 7:30 pm at Douglass Campus Center


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Senior Administrative Assistant
Eagleton Institute of Politics
Rutgers University
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Friday, September 27, 2013

Summer study abroad in Konstanz, Germany

If you are interested in summer study abroad, there are summer courses being offered in Konstanz, Germany.

Message from Lily Young, Dean of International Programs

Dear Undergraduate Program Directors,

Kindly see this document that describes 4 courses that our partner university (Univ. Konstanz) would like Rutgers students to attend next summer.  All courses will be taught in English.  In 2012, University of Konstanz ran a summer Limnology course for Rutgers SEBS students only (for 2014, courses are open to other students as well).  The students who attended in 2012 gave it high praise for both the science and the locale.  You can see their blogs at  

First, please let your students know about this so that they can begin thinking about next summer, and encourage them to consider this opportunity.  Also be sure to let them know that we provide summer scholarships.  The cost of the courses are still being determined and we will transmit that information as soon as we know.  What I can say, however, is that in 2012, the course expenses were far below the usual costs for a summer program of this duration and intensity.

Second, if the courses are relevant to your curriculum, please consider them for their suitability to substitute for a required course on campus.  This can also make it more attractive for the students.  As described, there are daily lectures and daily lab/field/research activities over the 6 week period.  This totals 45 hours of lecture and approximately 60 hours of lab.  

It is hard to imagine a nicer way to spend 6 weeks next summer!  Please spread the word.  As always, send any student or queries to Megan Francis or me.  We are eager to help your students leave the country……..!

Regards,
Lily

Career Services Events

How to find an Internship in Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences
Thursday, October 3, 2013. 12-1pm.
Douglass Campus Center, Meeting Room B.

Careers & Internships in Environmental, Agriculture, and Related Sciences
Wednesday, October 16, 2013. 3-5pm.
Douglass Campus Center, Meeting Room E
(Panel of Speakers)


Larry Jacobs, Ed.S., M.S.
Career Development Specialist

University Career Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
46 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848.932.7997 | 732.932.1532 (fax)
best2u@rutgers.edu | careers.rutgers.edu




Thursday, September 26, 2013

Greenpeace Power Shift Climate Conference

Please tell your students about Power Shift 2013, a biennial national youth climate leadership conference in Pittsburgh, PA October 18th - 21st. There will be leadership skills trainings, workshops, networking opportunities, regional caucuses for students to meet other environmentally-minded students in their state, and much more. Over 10,000 students attending will leave inspired to advocate for solutions to climate change.

Encourage students to register at http://www.wearepowershift.org/register.  If you know students interested in attending who have questions or want help bringing their peers, please contact david.pinsky@greenpeace.org.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

NJDEP Position 2 (DEADLINE IS SOON!)



DEPARTMENT    ( X)                                                                    STATE  (   )

TITLE:  Program Specialist 3                                                     RANGE/SALARY:  R26/$63,564.71- $90,429.35

OPENING DATES:  September 25, 2013                                CLOSING DATE:   October 1, 2013

EXISTING VACANCIES:  3                                                     WORKWEEK:  NL (35) hour workweek

PROGRAM/LOCATION:                            GREEN ACRES AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
                                                                           501 EAST STATE STREET, 1ST FLOOR, TRENTON, NJ

DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of a Program Specialist 4 or other supervisory officer in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, may directly supervise professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities, or performs the more complex and sensitive professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work.  
 
SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION:  Independently works on major or more complex projects; projects will consist of both Blue Acres and Green Acres acquisitions; conducts work required to purchase and preserve lands by the State, and to provide funding assistance to municipalities, counties, and eligible nonprofit applicants to acquire and develop lands utilizing Green Acres and Garden State Preservation Trust funds; conducts site inspections; prepares contracts and other legal documents between the State and private citizens, nonprofit organizations and local governments; work may include post-funding oversight including investigating issues regarding non-compliance with Green Acres rules.

REQUIREMENTS:
 
EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

              EXPERIENCE:    Three (3) years of experience in planning, monitory, coordinating, implement, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

             NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the Bachelor's degree may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skill Set Preferences:
                   Strong administrative and organizational skills;
                   Good Problem Solver;
                   Excellent customer service;
                   Knowledge of and ability to complete complex real estate transactions;

NOTE: Interviews will be afforded based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted to Human Resources in response to this notice.
 
RESIDENCY:  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7(L. 2011 Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the NJDEP on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.  New Jersey state employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the NJDEP or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than 7 days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:  Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations.  Note:  The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY:  Open to eligible Department of Environmental Protection employees who meet the above requirements.

SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO:             

                                                                   Carla Hunt
                                                                    Division of Human Resources
                                                                    Bureau of Human Resources Operations
                                                                   PO Box 420; Mail Code 436-01
                                                                   Trenton, NJ  08625-0420
                                                                   E-mail Address: CARLA.HUNT@DEP.STATE.NJ.US
                                                                   Fax Number (609) 292-0968


POSTING AUTHORIZED BY:             Debra A. Ewalt, Director
                                                                     Division of Human Resources

__________________________________________________________________________________
Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NJDEP position 1 (DEADLINE IS SOON!)



DEPARTMENT    ( X)                                                                                   STATE  (   )

TITLE:  Program Specialist 2                                                                    RANGE/SALARY:  P21/$50,643.69-$71,598.74

OPENING DATES:  September 25, 2013                                               CLOSING DATE:   October 1, 2013

EXISTING VACANCIES:  1                                                                    WORKWEEK:  NE (35) hour workweek

PROGRAM/LOCATION:                            GREEN ACRES AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
                                                                           BUREAU OF STATE LAND ACQUISITION
                                                                           501 EAST STATE STREET, 1ST FLOOR, TRENTON, NJ

DESCRIPTION: Under the limited supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities,  performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work. 
 
 SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION:  Individual will work relatively independent on routine projects and occasionally works on major/more complex projects; projects will consist of both Blue Acres and Green Acres acquisitions; conducts work required to purchase and preserve lands by the State, and to provide funding assistance to municipalities, counties and eligible nonprofit applicants to acquire and develop lands utilizing Green Acres and Garden State Preservation Trust Funds; conducts site inspections; prepares contracts and other legal documents between the State and private citizens, nonprofit organizations and governments.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

              EXPERIENCE:    Two (2) years of experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

             NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis.

             NOTE: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Skill Set Preferences:
                   Strong organizational skills;
                   Good problem solver;
                   Excellent customer service skills;
                   Knowledge of and ability to complete complex real estate transactions;
 
NOTE: Interviews will be afforded based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted to Human Resources in response to this notice.
 
RESIDENCY:  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7(L. 2011 Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the NJDEP on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.  New Jersey state employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the NJDEP or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than 7 days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:  Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations.  Note:  The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY:  Open to eligible Department of Environmental Protection employees who meet the above requirements.

SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO:             

                                                                   Carla Hunt
                                                                    Division of Human Resources
                                                                    Bureau of Human Resources Operations
                                                                   PO Box 420; Mail Code 436-01
                                                                   Trenton, NJ  08625-0420
                                                                   E-mail Address: CARLA.HUNT@DEP.STATE.NJ.US
                                                                   Fax Number (609) 292-0968


POSTING AUTHORIZED BY:             Debra A. Ewalt, Director
                                                                    Division of Human Resources

__________________________________________________________________________________
Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer