Archive for May, 2009

May 27, 2009. by nyjobs

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Develop training objectives, strategies, policies and programs
• Identify core competencies of work force
• Oversee trainers to implement and educate employees on core competencies
• Direct the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for employees of the organization as well as for program participants, volunteer leaders, and Birthright Israel NEXT Fellowship participants
• Review and approve all training needs and training programs; oversee development and execution of all training programs, in conjunction with outside partners
• Oversee development, production, and maintenance of all training materials and manuals
• Prepare and manage training budgets; supervise implementation and management of training budgets

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Minimum 7-10 years related experience; at least 2+ years at Training Director level
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management, as well as the ability to establish partnerships with management to successfully provide thought leadership in the training arena
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity
• Solid coaching and leadership skills
• Proven ability to successfully lead training endeavors in an organization
• Experience working in a non-profit environment a definite plus
• Creative, forward thinker
• Team player; ability to build and cultivate strong internal working relationships
• Solid PC skills

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree; formal education and/or professional certificate in Training Education highly preferred

Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter using link.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, Non-Profit.

May 27, 2009. by nyjobs

The world’s largest local philanthropy, UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. Funds raised by UJA-Federation sustain the activities of more than 100 health, human-service, educational, and community agencies. Every day, these community-based organizations provide a multitude of services that improve and enhance people’s lives. For more information, visit UJA-Federation’s website at www.ujafedny.org.
POSITION SUMMARY

This critical development communications position works on a range of important communications for UJA-Federation’s top-level development effort, providing essential back up for the Director of Communications for Capital Gifts & Special Initiatives.
(1) Develop diversified written communications for capital campaign, PRO fund raisers, foundation relations, and senior executives, as requested, to facilitate all phases of cultivation and solicitation of capital (bricks and mortar), endowment, special initiative, targeted-grant, and top-level annual gifts.

(2) Collaborate with professionals from UJA-Federation Commissions, as well as fundraising liaisons to those Commissions, to develop and refine descriptions of multi-million dollar community initiatives.

(3) Prepare any remarks and speeches needed for meetings and dedication events; communications to committee members, agencies, and senior staff; as well as other incidental communications materials
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consultation with fundraisers on the appropriate selection of giving opportunities for prospective donors
• Preparation of individually crafted proposals tailored to donors’ interests and giving capacity
• Preparation of general project descriptions and “sampler menus”
• Cover letters, as well as letters that introduce the Capital Campaign and request a meeting
• Writing of highly detailed proposals, as needed, which require both analysis of sophisticated and often complex written materials from various domestic and overseas agencies, and detailed questioning of those agencies to ensure that the information we provide donors is reliable and sufficient for their decision-making process
• Crafting of written acknowledgement for pledges and payments
• Preparation of progress reports for donors, as part of gift stewardship
• Additional Qualifications:

COMPETENCIES AND EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Strong writing skills and at least 5 years of professional writing experience.
• Ability to organize and write both formal proposals and informal communications.
• Ability to review and analyze a program budget
• High energy, curiosity, and good analytic skills.
• Familiarity with the non-profit field and organizational life.
• Familiarity with Jewish life and Israel. (A strong Jewish background is a plus.)
• Commitment to the mission of UJA-Federation, and strong desire to use talents and skills to advance that mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate tactfully and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, and the flexibility to shift gears and juggle assignments as needed.
• A good graphic sensibility and the ability to use Word, Adobe, Publisher, and Power Point programs to enhance the appearance of proposals and other documents.
• A Bachelor of Arts is a must; more education and life experience is a plus.

EOE. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. If interested, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@ujafedny.org with “Senior Writer” in the subject line.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, Non-Profit.

May 21, 2009. by The New Shul

The New Shul is a small progressive synagogue located in the West Village. We are currently seeking an individual to fill an Administrative Associate position.

Responsibilities include: Process enrollment and sign-up forms; Maintain member database; Assist other staff in implementing special programs and events, as needed – eg; may be asked to acquire materials, arrange for food, get permits, produce hand-outs, help set up and clean up at events; Handle mailings — i.e. copies, compile, stuff and stamp; Maintin email lists and write weekly email bulletins; Compile information for website updates; Help create forms and flyers; Research and compile annual calendar; Make arrangements with rental venues for set-up and clean-up services and events; Help to coordinate volunteers; Answer office phone; Field requests for information from public and members.

Requirements: Has administration or office management work experience; Experienced with databases (not just data-entry, but running reports, outputting to other file formats, etc.); Fluent with computers (email lists, word-processing, scanning, etc.); Working knowledge of Excel and Quickbooks; Knowledgeable about Jewish Calendar; Must be able to take initiative and self supervise, but also perform low-level tasks (run errands, do clerical work); Must be willing to pitch in where necessary; Must be a team player and good communicator.

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@newshul.org, ATTN: Amy Eichenwald Golding, Executive Director.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Administrative, Bookkeeping, Just Listed, NYC, Non-Profit, Part Time, Secretarial.

May 17, 2009. by bmdmarketingco

The Queens Shopping Guide has an opening for an advertising sales rep. Job entails:

• Opening new accounts

• Canvassing local merchants in Queens

• Establishing on-going relationships

Must have prior advertising sales experience, be outgoing and have a great personality. Receive a generous commission + incentive + bonus. Casual working environment based in Whitestone. Join our winning team. Email resume for confidential interview.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Advertising, Commission Only, Queens, Sales.

May 11, 2009. by mytrellis

An established distribution company with offices in Plainview, NY is ready to expand its’ sales activities. The company is well recognized in the industry they serve and takes pride in providing quality products at competitive prices with outstanding service.

We are currently searching for an aggressive, senior level and results-driven Account Executive

Sales Account Executive will have to accomplish the following tasks:

-Focus on new account acquisition thru research, profiling and cold calling.
-Manage the growth of sales to an assigned group of high level customers, develop and enhance the existing relationship
-Develop a high degree of familiarity with the Market and our customers
-Develop an understanding of, and comfort with our product line
-Support all business development, marketing and sales activities.
-Create, plan, implement and monitor sales plan to aid current sales team in increasing volume on current customer base
-Participate in trade shows and customer buying shows
-Capable of travel as required by the job and our customers

Skills:

-Strong computer (hardware and software) skills a must
-Prior technology sales a must
-Exemplary selling skills
-Ability to interact face-to-face with high-level clients
-Strategically-oriented thinking with sound business judgment
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees
-Self motivated and able to work independently
-Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary, with strong presentation skills a plus.
-Strong analytical skills

Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree in related field
-Proficiency in PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel a must

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Long Island, Sales, Trellis Associates.

May 8, 2009. by lancope

Lancope is searching for a Major Account Manager near New York City.  This position will be based out of your home office. Lancope is the global market leader in providing Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) solutions that combines flow-based anomaly detection and network performance monitoring into a single, highly integrated enterprise platform. Lancope’s market-leading StealthWatch® family of products is the most widely deployed solution within this market that currently monitors, secures, and optimizes over 45 millions hosts across over hundreds of global networks to eliminate network blind spots and reduce total network and security management costs.

The Major Account Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to closure targeting Fortune 1000 companies.

• Managing and closing sales opportunities through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning
• Working with the Security Engineers to help close deals.
• Increasing pipeline through demand generation and targeted campaigns
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients

Qualifications:

• BS technical degree or equivalent. ·
• An established software sales background with a proven track record of success selling Solutions-focused applications into Fortune 1000 companies is required.

• 5+ years experience in software and hardware sales in the IT Security industries.
• Experience as a consultative sales professional, helping prospects understand and realize their needs for this product/service.

• Strong verbal and written communications, customer service, account management and negotiation skills.

www.lancope.com

careers@lancope.com

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Computer, Information Technology, Sales, Security.

May 3, 2009. by nyjobs

HLA Music Teacher

The HLA Music Teacher is responsible for ensuring that all students are achieving at high levels in Music Instruction. The Music Teacher reports directly to the Director of General Studies Curriculum and Instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective, standards-aligned music lessons that support student learning and achievement of school academic objectives and benchmarks and of state learning standards.
• Teach music appreciation and instrumental music classes to Kindergarten and First Grade students
• Plan purposefully to provide students with opportunities for constructing meaning and developing understandings of new concepts.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials and present students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies that inspire and guide them to explore, express and uncover new ideas.
• Develop and implement a minimum of two school-wide public performances.
• Administer, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments on each student.
• Reflect regularly on data from student assessments alone and with colleagues, administration, or students’ families in order to inform his or her work, modify practices and increase student achievement.
• Collaborate with General Studies teachers, Hebrew teachers, and specialist teachers in designing and co-teaching lessons that integrate music into other content areas, and classroom routines when appropriate, in order to promote the acquisition of music and Hebrew language.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to design and execute individualized instructional plans for students with special needs in order to ensure they achieve academically at high levels, and are fully included in the HLA community.
• Collaborate with all teachers to integrate music into our unique service-learning curriculum.
• Build relationships with families of HLA students through frequent communication about students’ progress and ways that families can support their children’s learning.
• Create a classroom community that maintains the school’s high academic and social expectations for students.
• Actively work to improve his or her own practice, to acquire and enhance the skills and knowledge necessary for excellent instruction and to generally increase his or her effectiveness in the classroom and in the school community.
• Operate according to the professional standards of the school, which are defined in detail within the schools’ staff policies and procedures handbook.

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, goals, educational philosophy and activities of the HLA, as described in the school’s charter.
• Fulfillment of all NCLB “highly qualified” requirements.
• Minimum of three-years teaching music in an elementary school.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher degree, in Education.
• Appropriate New York State certifications preferred or willingness to work towards NYS certification.
• Fluent in English and Hebrew
• Knowledge of musical traditions from around the world, particularly Hebrew and Israeli Folk Music
• Demonstrated and successful record of prior employment in educational environments.
• Knowledge of and experience with assessments and relevant technologies.
• Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents and families.
• Experience working with students at-risk of educational failure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
• Has required work visas for work in the United States

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Brooklyn, Education, Hebrew Speaking.

May 3, 2009. by nyjobs

HLA Hebrew Teacher

The HLA Hebrew Teachers are responsible for ensuring that all students in their classes are achieving at high levels in the Hebrew language curriculum. Hebrew Teachers report directly to the Director of Hebrew Curriculum and Instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective, standards-aligned lessons that support student learning and achievement of school academic objectives and benchmarks and of state learning standards.
• Plan purposefully to provide students with opportunities for constructing meaning and developing understandings of new concepts.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials and present students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies that inspire and guide them to explore, express and uncover new ideas.
• Administer, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments on each student.
• Reflect regularly on data from student assessments alone and with colleagues, administration, or students’ families in order to inform his or her work, modify practices and increase student achievement.
• Collaborate with General Studies teachers, specialists and other colleagues in designing and co-teaching lessons that integrate especially Hebrew into other content areas, and classroom routines when appropriate, in order to promote the acquisition of the Hebrew language as well as to improve student achievement.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to design and execute individualized instructional plans for students with special needs in order to ensure they achieve academically at high levels, and are fully included in the HLA community.
• Build relationships with families of HLA students through frequent communication about students’ progress and ways that families can support their children’s learning.
• Create a classroom community that maintains the school’s high academic and social expectations for students.
• Actively work to improve his or her own practice, to acquire and enhance the skills and knowledge necessary for excellent instruction and to generally increase his or her effectiveness in the classroom and in the school community.
• Operate according to the professional standards of the school, which are defined in detail within the schools’ staff policies and procedures handbook.

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, goals, educational philosophy and activities of the HLA, as described in the school’s charter.
• Fulfillment of all NCLB “highly qualified” requirements.
• Minimum of three-years working in an elementary environment as a teacher or in other relevant educational positions (e.g. Teach for America corps members).
• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher degree, in Education.
• Appropriate New York State certifications preferred or willingness to work towards NYS certification.
• Fluent English/Hebrew
• Demonstrated and successful record of prior employment in educational environments.
• Knowledge of and experience with assessments and relevant technologies.
• Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents and families.
• Experience working with students at-risk of educational failure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
• Has required work visas for work in the United States

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Brooklyn, Education, Hebrew Speaking.

May 3, 2009. by nyjobs

Company Information
Yeshiva University serves as a wellspring of wisdom.

Our students learn and go forth, as both educated and ethical people, to share their own special talents and wisdom with society.
Our faculty’s research, academic work and scholarly writings help bring wisdom to many of the most pressing social, political, medical, legal and human rights issues facing the world today.
Our University serves as a platform to bring Yeshiva’s collective wisdom to the world through our community outreach, publications, seminars and broad range of academic programs.

At Yeshiva University, teaching the knowledge and values that bring wisdom to life is not only our mission, it is our proud tradition.

Job Description
Yeshiva University, ranked in the top tier of universities nationally, offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.

The Division of Business Management Services at Yeshiva University is seeking a Director to manage the overall activities of the Budgeting and Management Reporting Department. The Director will oversee the development, preparation, revision, and presentation the annual operating budget, capital budget, and multi-year revenue and expenditure forecast systems and models.

The Director will report to the Executive Director of Financial Services position which has overall responsibility for general accounting, budgeting and management reporting, payroll, and financial systems.

The Director will:

* Prioritize departmental work in preparation of the budget, ongoing reporting, and special projects and analysis.
* Resolve procedural, operational, and other work-related inefficiencies.
* Conduct research and/or analyze reports to evaluate budget related fiscal data, identify trends and areas for improvement
* Perform mathematical and statistical computations and financial/ cost analyses.
* Apply generally accepted accounting principles and theory to complete assignments and ensure compliance.
* Analyze program and accounting/budgeting details and prepare budget projections, estimates, and reports
* Present facts and recommendations to senior leadership
* Control and analyze data through the use of mainframe/microcomputer software packages
* Conduct budget related financial research studies to provide information to management regarding the impact of changes in state/federal law or ordinances on the City’s budget
* Monitor actual expenditures and prepare summaries of actual versus budgeted expenditures
* Develop systems and procedures to facilitate monitoring of revenue, expenditures, and cash flow to provide senior leadership with accurate and timely fiscal information
Requirements:

An MBA and 5+ years supervisory experience in a higher education environment are required. CPA licensure is preferred. Experience in fund accounting, “activity based” budgeting and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are desired.

Additional Information:

The Director’s work assignments are broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence in judgment and initiative in making difficult technical decisions and prioritizing work assignments. Further, the employee must demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. He or she will also coordinate the development and completion of management reports for the VPs, Executive Cabinet, and the YU Board of Trustees.

http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=5523&job=5372295

Filed under: Accounting.