Chicago Harris Career Development Office
The Chicago Harris Career Development Office helps students and alumni prepare for a wide range of exciting professional opportunities. We support the career development goals of students and alumni by providing information on employment, fellowship and scholarship opportunites, hosting career development events, and sharing an array of additional resources. This page will be regularly updated with featured opportunities, events and resources. As always, more information is available at HarrisLink.
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DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deadlines are fast approaching for many employment, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities.
For a full list of upcoming application deadlines visit the CDO Deadlines page.
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ATTENTION SECOND YEAR STUDENTS!
Please be sure to complete your On Campus Recruiting (OCR) forms. OCR forms allow students to be considered for interviews with potential employers through the Office of Career Advancement.
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UPCOMING CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE EVENTS
Young Diplomats Forum: 2-6 September 2013 - Turkey
The Forum is expected to have participants from 75 countries. The Annual Young Diplomats Forum will present an opportunity for interaction and the development of skills for future leaders. The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of leaders. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broader their connection to influential stakeholders. Check their website: http://www.gdforum.org/YoungDiplomats.htmlFor any information about the forum, please contact by E-mail ydf@gdforum.org or call (44)2070969392
For more information, or to register for the events listed above, visit the 'special events' section of the HarrisLink events page.
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US Treasury Department– International Economist ID# 8545
JOB SUMMARY:
Would you like to use your expertise in international economics and finance to help the Department of the Treasury promote economic growth and sound financial policies which help create jobs at home and around the world? If you have an interest in working for an office that is responsible for advising and assisting senior Treasury officials in formulating and executing policies and programs related to international economic, development, financial, and monetary fields, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and enjoy working on complex and challenging issues, we invite you to consider joining the Department's international economics team.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
Key Information:
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
This is a term position. Term employees are eligible for health and life insurance benefits, annual and sick leave, and the full array of retirement benefits. A term appointment carries no implied or specific commitment of consideration for, or placement into, a permanent appointment.
DUTIES:
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Analyzes key international economic and monetary issues and policy recommendations at the request of senior Treasury officials for intended and unintended economic effects;
Participates in the most substantive aspects of formulating and implementing Department of the Treasury and U.S. Government policies pertaining to international economic organizations;
Drafts international economic policy papers defining and supporting U.S. government and Department of the Treasury macroeconomic policy positions;
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
This position has a positive education requirement. Please note that the education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected for the position, proof of education will be required prior to the job offer.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that met all of that institution's requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with a major in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR
B. A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience.
Specialized experience for the GS-11: You must have fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-9 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience may include analyzing macroeconomic, financial market, international trade, or development policy.
OR -- You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
OR -- You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience may include analyzing and formulating macroeconomic, financial market, international trade, or development policy.
Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-12 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience may include analyzing and making policy recommendations to senior government officials on macroeconomic, financial market, international trade or development policy.
Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-13 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as advancing macroeconomic, financial market, international trade, or development policy recommendations through international negotiations with U.S. interagency or international players.
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Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools - Deputy Director ID# 8565
Position Summary
Educators and innovators across America are grappling with how to fulfill the promise of technology to boost student success and there is an urgent need to offer all of our students a personalized path to success in college, a career, and life. To meet this challenge, Digital Promise formed the League of Innovative Schools, a unique coalition of 28 public school districts in 18 states that collectively serve more than 2.5 million students. Through partnerships with start-ups, research institutions, and one another, these districts are committed to incubating a national movement to transform teaching and learning in public education.
The Deputy Director will play an integral project management role to support the ongoing work and strategic goals of the League. In particular, the Deputy Director will have the following primary responsibilities:
1.) Developing a multi-year project plan for the League that will enable us to execute on organizational and philanthropic goals and milestones;
2.) Managing and executing League activities and milestones in multi-year grants, including project managing the work of Digital Promise staff and district teams; and
3.) Working with the League Director and the Executive Director of Digital Promise to manage relationships with League districts, their school teams, and external philanthropic, academic, and corporate partners.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of Digital Promise’s mission-driven team during an exciting period of growth. Considering the entrepreneurial nature of Digital Promise, and the variety of challenges and opportunities facing a rapidly growing nonprofit, the precise contours of this job will depend partly on whoever does it. In other words, this job will be as big, impactful, and dynamic as you make it.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a multi-year project plan for the League that incorporates strategic organizational and philanthropic milestones
• Identify benchmarks for success in implementing a League project plan and adjust tactics on an ongoing basis to meet them
• Support League Director in executing partnerships with education start-ups, research institutions, and districts to demonstrate, evaluate, and scale up innovations that deliver better results for students
• Work with League Director to manage relationships with district superintendents and district leadership teams and oversee the membership expansion and new member induction process
• Support League Director in overseeing and driving the work of League working groups
• Oversee the startup work and ongoing maintenance of the League’s cloud-based web platform, DOCENT, which allows districts to access the same digital learning tools in one place, accelerating rapid research, rapid prototyping, and rapid adoption
• Work with League Director and Communications Director to plan and administer biannual League meetings, monthly Digital Promise webinars, and Action Reports
• Support League Director and Executive Director in managing Digital Promise’s relationships with academic, government, philanthropic, and private sector partners
• Develop and responsibly manage annual League budget, regularly update the Director of the League of Innovative Schools and the Executive Director on budgeted vs. actual expenses
• Prepare and present periodic updates to Executive Director and the Board of Directors, as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven record of accomplishment in project management
• Creative, high-energy, mission-driven, detail-oriented problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit and experience in developing and overseeing complex, multi-year project plans
• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience related to education, business, public policy, or similar field
• Proven record of external and internal relationship management, and creative and strategic thinking
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal, oral, and writing skills
• Self-starter, multi-tasker, team player; strong work ethic, high standards and integrity
• A sense of humor and flexibility!
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Director of Policy Development, The Citizens League
The Director of Policy Development is charged with coordinating and overseeing all of the policy work of the Citizens League, ensuring that the base of stakeholders impacted by the Citizens League's policy work are organized to implement the Citizens League's policy agenda (called "civic policy making") in the process of defining problems; identifying, recommending, and advancing solutions; and producing evidence that the solutions can impact the problem.
The Director of Policy Development has primary responsibility for the development and advancement of the Citizens League's policy positions in all of these contexts. S/he works to develop the mindset that citizens have the right and responsibility to be policy makers in the settings in which they have authority and
opportunities for this to occur
HarrisLink ID#: 8491
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Public Policy Consultant, Volkswagen
The position will enhance the effectiveness of the Industry-Government Affairs department by allowing greater representation on Capitol Hill, the federal agencies, and state capitals. This position will manage legislative issues and conduct industry research at the direction of the Vice President, and assist with the implementation of Volkswagen Group of America’s programs to enhance the reputation of the company in the public policy and philanthropic community.
HarrisLink ID# 8486
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Property Rights Alliance Fellowship
The aim of the fellowship is to offer a graduate student the opportunity to work independently in the area of private property rights and international affairs, in collaboration with prominent experts and institutions in the field. The primary task during the fellow’s time is to further develop PRA’s newly created global country index of private property rights. The index serves as a gauge of a country’s efforts to protect and promote physical and intellectual private property rights through sound policies, a strong legal framework and economic development.
Additionally, the fellow will work on one or more projects of his or her interest (time permitting). These will be agreed upon with PRA’s executive director prior to the fellowship and must be compatible with the organization’s principles and objectives. Lastly, the fellow will have the opportunity to attend meetings and conferences dealing with property rights held in the Washington, DC area.
Duration and Compensation
The fellowship takes place during the spring months and varies in duration from four to six months. Only one fellow is selected each session from a highly competitive field of international candidates. The fellow receives a $2,000 stipend each month. In addition, the individual receives a one-time travel and housing stipend of $2,000.
Requested Documents:
1. Your resume or curriculum vitae
2. A letter of recommendation from a member of your school or program’s faculty. Additional recommendations may be submitted but please limit them to just one other.
3. A one-page letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and why you should be selected for the Hernando de Soto Fellowship.
Qualifications: PhD Candidate
How to Apply: Application must be received by January 20th2013 for consideration for a fellowship during the 2013 session.
Lorenzo Montanari, lmontanari@propertyrightsalliance.org
For more information, visit www.propertyrightsalliance.orgSummer Fellows gain first-hand leadership and networking experience through:
•Completing high-impact projects for the City of Chicago, working side-by-side with Civic Consulting Alliance consultants and senior executives in Chicago government.
•Developing an understanding of key consulting skills as well as public sector policies, operations, and challenges.
•Regular interaction with high-level executives (e.g., Commercial Club, Civic Consulting Alliance Board of Directors, etc.)
Applicants should possess:
•Significant analytic, relationship management, research, and communication skills
•Ability to work with a variety of teams in a complex political environment
•Track record of success in large organizations and ability to get things done in multiple settings
•Desire to serve the City of Chicago, its government agencies, and Cook County
•At least two years of previous work experience
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West Monroe Partners Sustainability Internship
As a West Monroe Partners’ “business consultant – sustainability intern”, you will be a part of a consulting team, doing work for the City of Chicago in the area of Sustainability. The City of Chicago is a recognized leader in sustainability as demonstrated by its groundbreaking Chicago Climate Action Plan launched in 2008. The plan sets aggressive targets for reducing the amount of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in Chicago, namely, 25% below the 1990 emissions level by 2020, and 80% below the 1990 emissions level by 2050. This internship opportunity will focus further advancing the City’s leadership position in the area of Sustainability. This summer 2012 internship is paid and will last approximately six to eight weeks.
At West Monroe Partners, we offer exciting career opportunities for people who proactively seek challenges and manage the pace of their own career, while learning and being mentored by talented and seasoned professionals from the consulting industry. This engagement will be challenging, but provides a great opportunity to develop credentials in the Sustainability area.
Your specific responsibilities may include:
◦Conducting industry, technology, and client research and assimilating data
◦Assessing current state client business processes, gathering requirements, and re-engineering new business processes, capabilities, and supporting technologies for clients
◦Evaluating, recommending, and implementing new business processes/solutions that enable and drive client performance
◦Collaborating with West Monroe Partners’ project teams and interfacing with clients
◦Taking entrepreneurial ownership of the practice by contributing to the development of approaches, methodologies, and solutions for client engagements
◦Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program or currently enrolled in a Graduate degree program
◦Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
Job Requirements:
◦Track record of outstanding academic performance in one of following preferred, but not exclusive, majors:◦Environmental Management / Sustainability
◦Engineering (all disciplines)
◦Information Systems
◦Finance / Accounting / Economics
◦Business Administration
◦Public Policy
HarrisLink ID#: 8632
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FEATURED RESOURCE
The CDO Guide to U.S. Think Tanks
The Chicago Harris Career Development Office offers an array of resources to help students and alumni achieve their career goals. This month we are featuring our guide to U.S. Think Tanks, a comprehensive summary of more than 150 domestic organizations that conduct research and analysis on a range of public policy issues.
The CDO Guide to U.S. Think Tanks includes a brief description of each organization and a link to their webpage. This guide is a great jumping off point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in public policy research and analysis.
And remember, the CDO team can help you connect to Chicago Harris alumni and friends who currently hold positions in these organizations. The CDO Guide to U.S. Think Tanks is just one of several career development guides produced by the Chicago Harris Career Development office.
Download the CDO Guide to U.S. Think Tanks
View our complete list of Career Development Guides
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ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES
Becoming a U.S. Foreign Service Officer
The mission of a U.S. Foreign Service Officer is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad.
Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer must take the U.S. Foreign Service Officer test (FSOT), which is offered three times a year in locations across the country, including several in Chicago, and around the world. For information on registering for the FSOT, test dates and locations, and additional information on applying for a career as a Foreign Service Office, visit the State Department careers page.
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Searching for jobs on Capitol Hill?
The Tom Manatos’ Job List, http://www.tommanatosjobs.com/ and the Brad Traverse Group at http://www.bradtraverse.com/about.cfm are considered among the best websites, updated daily, for finding Congressional jobs and related employment opportunities outside DC, too. Individuals can subscribe to the lists for nominal fees: $3 per month for the Tom Manatos list, and $5 monthly for Brad Traverse Group. Job lead categories include Government Affairs, Communications/PR/Media, Campaign/PAC, Executive Management, International Affairs, Legal, and Administrative opportunities, as well as Internships. Among the jobs posted in today’s Job List, are: Director, Advocacy Communications/Federal Government Policy; Strategic Policy/Legislative Writer/Editor; and Government Affairs Associate.
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Think you're presidential material?
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is a prestigious two year paid government fellowship sponsored by the Office of Personnel Management for recent graduate students who seek a two year fellowship in a United States government agency.
New regulations impacting the PMF Program took effect on July 10, 2012 and we do not have the details nor the application deadline for the 2013 PMF class. The CDO will report the application deadline and the date of the PMF Information Session at Harris as soon as the information is available and confirmed. Meanwhile, visit the PMF website for more information about the program and check www.usajobs.gov for the actual posting.
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