Employment Opportunities
For a complete list of job postings please feel free to stop on by the Employment Readiness Program Manager's office and view the EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE BOOK.
Senior Secretary Positions- West Point, NY (POSTED 6/2010)
Advantage SCI, a rapidly growing professional and privately-held services and defense contracting firm, is seeking full time employees who will be filling various government contractor positions at the DoD facility in West Point, New York. These are full-time positions with full benefits to include 2 weeks paid vacation, paid federal holidays, and a robust benefits package that includes employer paid vision and dental plans, PPO Health Plan with Health Savings Account subsidized by employer, 401K with company matching, employer paid life insurance. Salary is negotiable based on salary history and experience.
Candidate will provide administrative support and will be responsible for handling a wide variety of situations involving clerical or administrative functions in the office. Candidate must be able to handle a wide range of administrative operations often of sensitive nature. Candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of general administrative support tasks including but not limited to: answering phones and distributing calls, revising and maintaining automated systems and/or reports, monitoring expenditures and supplies, arranging travel (including international), maintaining schedules and calendars, tracking correspondence, preparing draft and final correspondence, filing, copying, and maintaining records. May be required to supervise other administrative staff.
Characteristics for Success: Highly reliable and organized; ability to work well and with ease under pressure; must be highly articulate, detail oriented and outgoing with excellent communication skills in English (verbal, written, and computer); and experience in giving presentations to executives.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must have a current government Secret clearance
• Minimum of 4-6 years experience working in a DoD or government organization
• High School graduate and College degree (experience may be substituted for college) in administrative or related field
• Proven experience to type 60 words per minute (may be tested)
• Proven proficiency with the complete Microsoft Office Suite (may be tested)
• Experience operating various office equipment: copiers, faxes, typewriter, scanner, telephone answering systems
• Must be familiar with DoD terminology, correspondence and filing standards
• Proven ability to meet suspenses with high quality deliverables
• Experience in using the Defense Travel System (DTS)
• Proven experience supervising and training other administrative personnel
• Experience providing administrative support at the executive level: Senior Executive Services Member, Director, Associate Director, or Deputy Director.
Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in administrative or related field
Advantage SCI is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Minority Owned, Women Owned Company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.advantagesci.com <http://www.advantagesci.com> Please send resumes with salary requirements to: Allison May, amay@advantagesci.com
Major Gifts Officer (POSTED 5/2010)
West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to provide professional support to the Development Team.
The incumbent’s responsibilities include: identifying potential major donors; evaluating those identified; cultivating targeted individuals; preparing solicitations for those individuals; soliciting them with volunteer leadership assistance, if necessary; and ensuring that proper recognition is given to those who donate. Throughout this cycle, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the management of 150 potential or actual major donors. Planned gifts are also solicited whenever appropriate, based upon the donor’s philanthropic plans/needs. This position reports to the Director of Major Gifts.
In addition, the incumbent will serve as the Development Point of Contact (POC) for major projects or programs when assigned. As the POC you will be responsible for: developing both a fund raising plan and a recognition plan, working with the WPAOG’s prospect manager to track prospective donors for this particular project/program, and ensuring that the project/program is being managed in a way that is in-line with the desires of the WPAOG and the donors.
Strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications are required. The incumbent must possess thorough knowledge of fund raising skills and tools, with particular emphasis on capital giving programs and techniques to include those relating to Planned Giving.
In addition, they must have an understanding of investment principles, tax laws, and related estate planning options. It is essential that the incumbent have thorough knowledge of the Military Academy and the Association of Graduates requirements, supporting rationale and principles. Experience serving at the United States Military Academy and/or in the U.S. Army is preferred. The Major Gifts Officer must be available for extensive travel (25% - 50% of working time).
A Bachelors Degree is required with experience in Fund Raising. A West Point graduate is preferred. We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Send cover letter, resume and letters of reference to: Ms. Cheryl Brooks, WPAOG, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996, fax to 845-446-1696 or email to HR@wpaog.org .
West Point Association of Graduates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
View our website at: www.westpointaog.org
Speech-Language Pathologists (POSTED 3/2010)
come join our other dedicated professionals working with special needs preschoolers
Middletown/New Windsor areas CFY available
Small caseloads, great benefits
NYS certification required
Generous sign-on bonus
Fax resume to 845-342-2054, or email dbolzan@orangeahrc.org or hr@orangeahrc.org
www.orangeahrc.org
EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS: work from home (POSTED 3/2010)
Academy Recruiters LLC is an Executive Recruiting firm that is owned and operated by former military officers.
We are looking for military spouses or retired military officers interested in joining our firm and working from their homes as Management Recruiters.
No experience necessary. Will train and provide support. Will be required to: (1) Search Existing Resume Databases; (2) Contact Job Seekers; and (3) Speak with Corporate Clients.
There is NO SELLING involved. Must have home office and Internet connection. Flexible schedule, work when you can. Commission only. Please visit our web site at www.AcademyRecruiters.comIf interested, please email resume to KenWilliams@Academy-Associates.com or call LTC Ken Williams (Ret) at (203) 798-6029.
Other EmploymentRelated Information
AAFES Employment Opportunities
Appropriated Fund (AF/GS) Job Search- government positions are for US citizens only. www.cpol.army.mil
- Job search for specific installations
- “Resume” Builder a requirement (RESUMIX)
- Always read the announcement thoroughly: Who can apply, Requirements of the Job, How to apply, and the closing date
Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Job Search- jobs funded through West Point Family and Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (MWR) www.usma.edu/cpac/naf/nafpositions.html
Apply directly through the local CPAC office by submitting a resume or application (DA 3433) by mail, fax, or hand carry to the main office
Department of Army
CPAC/NAF
626 Swift Road
West Point NY 10996
Fax Number: 845-938-3943
AF: 845-938-3943
NAF: 845-938-2822
*Important Information for Military Spouses* - Information on Military Spouse Preference can be obtained by Clicking here. Once you are at this site, click on Permiss then go to the index and look under Military Spouse Preference. If you have questions about this program, call you local CPAC or contact this program for more information.
NURSINGLINK
Service members and spouses who are employed or interested in nursing and healthcare have a new online resource, NursingLink.com. NursingLink provides free resources to nurses, including daily news, job listings, training guides, education opportunities and career networking. The site also offers videos & entertainment, along with thriving discussion boards where nurses can connect with each other, share experiences and answer questions. Membership at NursingLink is free. To sign up, go to NursingLink.com.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY
Teaching at the West Point School (DoDEA)
For teaching information contact Gayle Colacicco. She can be reached at (845) 938-2226. The school recruits for a variety of positions including full time teachers, substitute teachers, ed. techs, teacher’s aides, speech therapists, secretaries, custodians and nurses. For information on how to apply for teaching positions, click on the following link: http://www.dodea.edu/
KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
UNEMPLOYMENT
You may be eligible for unemployment. If you are a military spouse who had to quit your job to follow a military member on a PCS move to West Point, you may be eligible to collect unemployment benefits. If you are arriving here from another state, you can contact the NYDOL at 845 568-5373. Be sure to have a copy of the military members’ PCS orders. When you leave West Point for another duty location, if you have worked in NY State and move as a result of the military members PCS, you will probably be eligible to receive benefits from New York State, although each situation is handled on a case by case basis. To contact New York State Dept. of Labors local Unemployment Office in Newburgh, call (845)568-5373. The toll free number to file an unemployment claim in New York State is 1-888-209-8124. Note: Spouses may also be eligible for unemployment if they quit their jobs due to the retirement and relocation of the military sponsor.
Build Your Skills
The Career Center of Orange County at NYDOL offers MS Word/Basic Computer Instruction classes. If you are interested, contact the Career Center at (845) 568-5090 for more information. Classes are by appointment only.
Free monthly Personal Care Aide and Home Health Aide Trainings offered through New York State Health Workforce retraining Initiative Grant. Must be at least 18 years of age and have prior work experience in health care setting functioning in any job capacity. Priority given to laid off health care workers, those looking to re-enter the healthcare field, and those looking to enhance care giving skills. Upon completion of training, assistance will be provided towards job placement. Training offered by Saint Francis Home Care Services, Inc. Call (845)453-5000 ext. 13796, Fax 845-483-5053. Email homecarejobs@sfhhc.org.
Military Spouse Career Center http://www.military.com/spouse is a comprehensive site for military spouses.
Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) - Interested in more information about who the Employment Readiness Program is partnering with to help spouses achieve their career/employment goals? Click on http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/
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Local Colleges - Contact the Army Education
Center for the names of the local colleges that offer undergraduate
and graduate degree programs on Post. Other local institutions are
as follows:
- Orange
County Community College
SUNY Rockland County
Marist College
Purchase College
SUNY New Paltz
Vassar College
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FMWR facilities are for eligible personnel only.
Active duty and retired military personnel, Air National Guard and Reserve personnel, family members of the above, DoD and retired civilian employees, and cadets are eligible to use FMWR facilities. Proper identification may be requested by staff.