On Point for Jobs

New in 2008, the On Point for Jobs program assists On Point for College students who attend college or have graduated from college to get summer internships or permanent jobs.

And presently, we have several jobs and internships listed.  To qualify, you must:

• be in the On Point for College program
• be in college or have graduated from college
• contact Jim Schofield, On Point for Jobs Coordinator, at 315-440-3366 or e-mail at j_jschof@yahoo.com

Jobs Available

CNY Involvement Fair II    (placed September 2, 2008)

A Part of the 40 Below Summit
Thursday, October 16th (afternoon/early evening)
Le Moyne College

Involvement Fair II is a community fair to be held in October in conjunction with the 40 Below Summit. We are proud to expand the focus of this event: in addition to connecting young professionals with local nonprofits and community groups, our target audience will include high school and college students. In addition to booths for nonprofits, we will also invite professional organizations and local companies seeking interns.

Syracuse University FALL COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP FAIR    (placed May 9, 2008)

September 24, 2008 
On The SU Quad 
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

• healthcare companies
• internships! non-profit organizations
• accounting firms
• art galleries
• IT companies
• and more...

which are looking for interns right now!  To view employer participants, go to: 
https://syr-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=internshipfair08 

Syracuse University Center for Career Services 
http://students.syr.edu/careerservices 
Schine Student Center - Suite 235 
(315) 443-3616 

Engineering jobs at the RecruitingCenter.net    (May 9, 2008)

https://www1.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/syrres/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10938&esid=az - Electrical Engineering New Graduate

https://www1.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/syrres/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10887&esid=az - Engineering internships and co-ops

https://www1.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/syrres/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10939&esid=az - Software Engineer/Computer Science New Graduate

The Bank of New York Mellon    (May 9, 2008)

"The Bank of New York Mellon has grown in Syracuse from 50 employees in 2001 to over 900 today.  We offer a wide range of career opportunities in the financial services industry including Client Services, Software Development, Customer Service, Securities Processing, Account Reconciliation and more."

Please visit www.bnymellon.com. Click on Careers, then click on Search Jobs, then click on Positions posted under the former Bank of New York. Type Syracuse into the search field. Apply for any positions you feel qualified for.  For the referral source, please select Non-Profit Organization and specify On Point.

Time Warner Cable    (Mar 25, 2008)

Accounting Administrator – Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
One year general accounting, bookkeeping, or Accounts Payable experience desired.

Staff Accountant – Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from four-year College or University required.

RNOC, Analyst – Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent training and experience

If interested, go to www.twcable.com for application details.

Americorps VISTA (Westcott Community Center)    (Mar 12, 2008)

The following Americorps VISTA positions are available at the Westcott Community Center's Community Arts & Education Project in Syracuse, New York.

Please apply online at www.americorps.gov

Green Coordinator
Increase Green Awareness in the neighborhood as an anti-poverty tool by promoting conservation and green practices through educating and engaging target community.

Interfaith Works Anti-Racism Events Organizer
Provide a safe and effective process for high school age participants to talk about and work on issues of racism and race relations with people of different backgrounds

Development Coordinator
Increase and develop funding base to provide the financial support necessary to make the program sustainable. Develop effective fundraising tools and train Westcott Community Center fundraising committee and staff in their implementation.

PR/Marketing Coordinator
Create a sustainable marketing plan that will ensure target community remains informed and connected and involved with the programming at Westcott Community Center.

WCC Community Arts and Culture Organizer
Create community focused artistic and cultural programming that increases motivation and self-esteem amongst impoverished youth while working towards establishing a sustainable community arts and education program that will continue this work. Use public and community art as a catalyst to empower and inspire the target population to invest their time and energy in the improvement of their neighborhood.

For more information contact:

Jessica Earley
VISTA Supervisor
Community Arts & Education Project
Westcott Community Center
Tel: 315-218-0218
Email: jessicae@westcottcc.org

Toomey Residential and Community Services    (Mar 3, 2008)

The Positions: full-time positions and temporary summer positions

1654 W. Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13204

Contact Kristine Delany  424-1845  kdelany@aol.com

FAA    (Feb 28, 2008)

The Position: Applications Engineer

The FAA is looking to hire and train Air Traffic Controllers.

Go to this website to learn more.
http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/

PPC - East Syracuse, NY    (Feb 15, 2008)

The Position: Applications Engineer

Key Attractions of the Position:

• PPC is growing, and is profitable.
• PPC is the technology leader in our industry, with more patents than any of our competitors.

Major Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Training of technicians in the cable, satellite and wireless industries
• 85% travel
• Completion of accurate and timely training documentation
• Team player (Application Engineers, Sales, Marketing, Engineering)

Qualifications:

To be effective in this position, the person must possess (prioritized list):

• Excellent communication ability with customer groups (training background optimal) and/or college degree
• Five years of Cable industry experience
• Technical proficiency
• Excellent judgment working with customers
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office and Outlook

Priorities (90 Days):

• General knowledge of cable, satellite, wireless industries
• Meet with application engineering, lab, sales, standards manager, and engineering personnel
• Competency with prep/installation of PPC drop and hard-line connectors
• Onsite visits of (2) senior application engineers – approx. 2 weeks time
• Deliver training independently to customer locations within 2 months

Objectives (First Year):

• Command of the preparation and installation of all respective PPC drop and hard-line connectors
• Competitive understanding
• Independent training to customer locations
• Positive sales and customer testimonials
• Sales training referrals or repeat requests

Internships Available

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Jobs available in Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo
• Requires
  • G.P.A. of 2.5 or above
  • good organizational skills
  • computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • excellent written and oral communication skills.