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Thursday, 22 October 2009
Six Jobs

1. Graphic Designer with Motion Graphics Experience



-       Great local firm is looking to add a Flash guru to their team. If you’re interested apply today!


-       This position pay will be between $36-$45K/yr DOE. 


-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Hirav at hirav@campuspoint.com


Candidate will work with the creative and web dev teams to create dynamic interactive experiences for the web, events etc. Additional work in design production and video production for web will be par for the course. 


This is a growth-position in a small creative agency—hard-working, multi-talented individuals looking to get a foot in the door and build up their portfolio will match well with our diverse, dynamic team.



Qualifications:

• Knowledge, experience and passion for online design.

• Conceptual, design, layout and typography skills.

• Small portfolio exhibiting a range of web design solutions.

• Degree in Graphic Design or Motion Graphics required

• Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and object-oriented ActionScript programming (AS 3.0/2.0) and XML

• Working knowledge of After Effects or Final Cut Pro a plus

• Must be very detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage workflow with strong time management

• Working knowledge of the constraints of designing for the Web.

• Familiarity with JavaScript programming

• Solid problem solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills



Please send your portfolio to Hirav Dave at
hirav@campuspoint.com

Compensation: $36-$45K/yr DOE


 2.  Project Scheduler/Coordinator

-       Great opportunity for someone looking to get into project management!

-       This position will start out paying DOE.  

-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Ross at ross@campuspoint.com


Position Description Summary:

· Developing and managing schedules with critical path, baseline, and resources


· Developing and managing master schedules


· Maintaining resource pool(s)


· Creating, documenting, maintaining scheduling practices and standards


· Analyzing and applying project governance documents to guide the creation of project schedules


· Gathering, documenting, analyzing, and integrating requirements for new and existing projects

· Updating project schedules, risks, issues

· Attending and participating in status meetings with vendors


· Facilitating individual project status meetings with client project managers


· Developing and presenting reports to support project and program management and governance


· Conducting and supporting pilot projects testing and evaluating proposed solutions



Core Professional Skills:

· Experience in project scheduling

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Project

· Problem-solver / solution provider

· Strong technical aptitude

· Professional appearance and manners

· Organized, systematic

· Good follow-through

· Excellent written, electronic, and interpersonal communication skills

· Strong professional references

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook

· Able to follow instructions/orders

· Reliable and diligent



Additional Attributes (preferred and valued, but not required)


· PMI-SP or PMP certifications


· Background in project management is a plus


· Experience with applying project management best practices


· Understands and ability to create macros


· Coding experience


· Proficient in Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, and Access


· Experience with non-Microsoft scheduling and reporting applications and tools


· Willing to travel


· Member of PMI





3.  Product Management

-       Amazing opportunity for someone that can hit the ground running!


-       This position will start out with the paying DOE.


-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Elizabeth at Elizabeth@campuspoint.com



Product Management Associate:



As a Product Management Associate, you will be given access to unparalleled resources within the company to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Your responsibilities will include helping to define product vision and strategy and working with world-class engineers to execute it. This role focuses on breadth and rotation and is intended for candidates with up to two years of full-time work experience.



Responsibilities:

• Understand and analyze user needs.

• Research markets and competitors.

• Work with engineers to define products specification

• Build and launch new products and features.

• Define product vision and future direction.

• Design User Interface



Requirements:



• BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field (MS a plus).

• Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy.

• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.

• Strong technical abilities.

• User Interface design knowledge

• Passionate about User Interface design

• Passion for new technologies.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


Compensation: $19-$21/hr 



4.  Live Recording Specialist

-       Seeking a superstar that is looking for a challenging and fun working environment!

-       This position pay will be $11-$14/hr

-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume and cover letter Tim at timr@campuspoint.com.  


Job Responsibilities include:

· Deliver media services including:

· Live event recording (archive creation) for the Direct Leader Support offering on all WebEx and Live Meeting platforms

· Live event recording support for non-console based recordings managed by the Event Services Group for WebEx Event Center, Meeting Center and Training Center

· Modifying and delivering the recordings in requested format

· Windows Media Player to Flash or Shockwave

· WebEx files (WRF and ARF) to Windows Media Player

· Re-recording or re-creating poor quality or poorly recorded files from live event failures (either web or audio)

· Ensure that all live recordings are billed properly

· Proactively coordinate live recordings with appropriate sales and event services personnel

· Deliver customer and partner recording support via phone and email



Applicable Skills include:

· Aptitude and interest in learning audio and video editing software and hardware 

· Experience using Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio, Sony Vegas Movie Studio, Camtasia Studio or other audio and video editing software and hardware a plus

· Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Outlook, Excel scripting, and MS Access DB) 

· Basic knowledge of WebEx and Live Meeting a plus



Qualifications:

· Flexibility to work early mornings, nights and weekends as required


Compensation: $11-$14/hr




5.  
Client Success Specialist

-       Great local company that is looking to continue to add to their staff as they continue to grow!


-       This position will be DOE.


-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Elizabeth at elizabeth@campuspoint.com



As a Client Success Specialist, you will be working as both a technical Project Manager and Software Trainer, helping to manage software implementation projects for our customer accounts from inception to completion and acting as a liaison between the company and the client to ensure that all targets and requirements are met and projects are successfully completed. 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with customers and their resources to successfully implement end-to-end discovery workflow management solutions.

• Provide customers with guidance and support in the areas of document Retention and Preservation, and insight into the most effective utilization of Exterro Fusion technology.

• Provide updated and ongoing communication with customers and internally through: updating and delivering implementation project plans, writing customer reports to communicate customer meeting goals and outcomes, and maintenance of data associated with customer status.

• Assist sales and business development staff in pre-sales activities such as defining solutions, crafting proposals and presenting solutions to customers.

• Providing web-based and on-site training for law firm and corporate customers



SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• The ability to quickly grasp how litigation support departments function and have a deep knowledge of the benefit and role technology plays in a legal environment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

• Proven presentation skills and experience presenting remotely using WebEx or a similar web presentation tool.

• Familiarity with MS Project a plus.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

• Willingness to work on a flexible work schedule to support customers in different time zones in the US.

• High level of professionalism.

• Training Background a plus.

• Willingness and ability to travel (domestically) 40-60% of the time.



 



6.  Technical Writer – Electrical and/or Avionics Background


-       Amazing company with amazing benefits and perks!!  


-       This position will start out paying $16-$25/hr DOE. 


-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Hirav at hirav@campuspoint.com



We provide Technical Publishing and engineering support services to some of the finest aerospace, marine, and motor coach companies in the world. We are looking for top-notch people to join our highly diverse workforce. We have an immediate need for technical a writer with an electrical or avionics background to write and edit aviation-related maintenance manuals, operations manuals, handbooks, catalogs, and other technical publications while meeting production deadlines. Opportunities for occasional travel to Canada or Europe exist. 


Qualifications:

· Strong electrical or avionics background

· Technical writing experience

· Analytical aptitude

· Read and interpret diagrams and schematics

· Balance technical accuracy while meeting strict deadlines

· Attention to detail

· Strong computer skills, including MS Office and MS Windows Explorer

· Familiarity with page layout software, such as Adobe FrameMaker



This opportunity is located in beautiful Sandy, Oregon, just southeast of Portland at the base of Mt. Hood. With 20+ years experience in aviation technical publications, helping customers define their requirements and then exceed their expectations through proactive and constructive engagement with each customer and the regulatory agencies of appropriate jurisdiction.



Compensation: $16-$25/hr DOE


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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Social Media Job in Portland

 

Social Media Position Open / Immediate need (Portland)




Date: 2009-10-20, 12:38PM PDT

Reply to: hire@apogeeinvent.com [Errors when replying to ads?]





Apogee Design, Inc. is looking for a qualified individual to join its Social Media / PR Team. 



Qualifications: 

- Good / Excellent writing skills 

- Good / Excellent typing skills 

- Excellent communication skills 

- Vast knowledge of the online social media atmosphere 

- At least some experience with Press Releases and Press Release distribution 

- Good/excellent knowledge of the Associated Press Rules and Regulations 

- HTML and basic web source code knowledge a HUGE PLUS. 



Applicant, if hired, will be working directly with President and CEO of Apogee Design, Inc. in collaborative efforts for inner-company social media endeavors, etc. 

Position starts at $10.00/hour with room to grow. 40 hours a week Monday through Friday. 



Check us out on the web @ www.apogeeinvent.com 



Interested and qualified individuals please send resume to hire@apogeeinvent.com, or call Beto @ 503.407.9915 

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Friday, 16 October 2009
Internship

 Tech/Media Intern (NW Portland)


Oregon Jewish Museum is expanding and will be relocating to a new facility in NW Portland this December. We are offering tech/media interns hands-on experience in a non-profit, museum and educational environment. Projects may include audio/video-recording, operating audio/video equipment for programs ans events, computer audio/video editing, developing digital media archives, creating audio/video presentations, maintaining equipment, working on projects for the website and social networking. A/V editing and desktop publishing software proficiency a plus.

Several interns may fill these needs as one person is not expected to have expertise in all of these areas.

Schedule: 4 - 8 hrs per week. Mostly days, evening and weekend opportunities for special programs and events. Work to begin early November. 

This is an unpaid internship and an extraordinary opportunity to work in a creative and energetic environment.

Interested individuals are invited to email a letter describing your interests and qualifications to Richie Andler, Director of Marketing and Development at richie@ojm.org.

.    Location: NW Portland

.    Compensation: Internship (unpaid)

.    This is a part-time job.

.    This is at a non-profit organization.

.    This is an internship job

.    Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

.    Please, no phone calls about this job!

.    Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.











































 




 




 




 





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Thursday, 15 October 2009
Advising

Advising takes place over two weeks (October 26-November 6) and culminates in registration, which begins on November 9).  The purpose of advising is to help you get the most out of your college experience. 


There are two types of advising “academic” and “mentoring.  Academic advising is handled by Teresa Phimister.  In Academic Advising you will receive: 



Mentoring is handled by Drs. Dene Grigar and John Barber.  In Mentoring you will receive:



There are two approaches to advising:  Group and Individual Mentoring.  The Group Sessions are intended to help students with particular interests.  This year, the sessions are organized in this way:


Monday, 10/26, 3:00-4:00                 Graduation                  Dene Grigar, John Barber     VMMC 111

Wednesday, 10/ 28, Noon-1:00     Media Authoring             Dene Grigar, John Barber      VMMC 111

Monday, 11/ 2, Noon-1:00                   Informatics                  John Barber, Greg Rose      VMMC 111

Tuesday, 11/ 3, 9:00-10:00               Fine Arts                 Dene Grigar, Harrison Higgs       VMMC 111


Students planning to graduate in the fall 2009 or spring 2010, for example, should attend the Group Session scheduled for 10/26.  At that session, we will talk about the steps you must take in order to graduate, the senior seminar, preparation for the job market and graduate school.

Students interested in careers in web design, social media, media communications, videography, etc., should attend the session on 10/28 “Media Authoring,” while students interested in a career in networking, e-marketing, and database design should attend the session on 11/2 “Informatics.” 

Finally, students who want to pursue a MFA in Fine Art or who want more information about careers in art, should attend the session on 11/3 “Fine Arts.”  


Individual Mentoring is still an option.  All students are assigned a mentor.  If you do not know whom your mentor is, contact Teresa Phimister (tphimister@vancouver.wsu.edu) for the name of your Mentor.  It will be either Dene Grigar or John Barber.  You should then contact Dene Grigar (dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu) or John Barber (jfbarber@vancouver.wsu.edu) directly to make an appointment to see her or him.

The schedule of DTC courses are online at www.schedules.wsu.edu.  

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Sunday, 11 October 2009
Group Advising is Coming!

 DTC-ers who have been at WSUV for a while know the bi-yearly ritual that we lovingly call "Advising Week."  Many of you who use to detest being forced to visit your advisor to get your registration hold released were pleasantly surprised to find out last spring that the university changed its strategy and no longer placed holds on registration if you did not get advised.  All departments and programs in the College of Liberal Arts moved to "Group Advising."   We have made some modifications to it based on the feedback you gave.  



Advising is required of all WSUV students because it is an important way to get information about graduation, program requirements, career guidance, and make contact with your faculty.  



Here is the Group Advising Schedule:

Monday, October 26, 3:00 to 4:00, Special Focus:  Graduation, Dene Grigar, John Barber

Wednesday, October 28, Noon to 1:00,  Special Focus:  Careers, Dene Grigar, John Barber

Monday, November 2, Noon to 1:00, Special Focus:  Careers in MIS, John Barber, Greg Rose

Tuesday, November 3, 9:00 to 10:00, Special Focus:  Fine Arts, Dene Grigar, Harrison Higgs



Both Dene Grigar and John Barber will be available for individual appointments during advising week, October 26-November 6.



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