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Opportunities on Handshake

Opportunities on Handshake
  • Order and Accounting Processor

    July 26, 2024

    The Chariot Group is recruiting for a Order and Accounting Processor Anchorage office. The incumbent will be a part of a hard-working, collaborative and focused finance/accounting team and will be responsible for performing work order and case management activities and accounting functions. Typical duties will include tasks/duties such as: Work Order and Case ManagementInitiate the work order/case management process by gathering a variety of information from sales and design teams regarding equipment, supplies, estimated man hours, etc. Create and deliver work and/or purchase orders.Utilizing case management software, monitor work completion, shipments and delivery of equipment and supplies, etc.Match work and/or purchase orders against vendor and manufacturer invoices and initiate reconciliation when needed. Keep/organize records accordingly.Initiate work order/case close out process.Accounting and Data ManagementPerform customer/vendor data entry and data management duties to ensure thorough, accurate and up-to-date information in the company’s software platform.Enter financial transactions and reconcile as needed. This would include accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.Support the execution of efficient timekeeping and payroll activities.Prepare financial reports as needed.AdministrativeProcess emails in company distribution groups accurately and timely. This includes printing items that Accounting requires, forwarding items to other departments and flagging those that need immediate attention.Perform database pricing entry and data management in various software platforms.We are willing to train and mentor the ideal candidate provided they have at least two years of work order/case management or accounting experience that includes performing and/or auditing financial transactions. An Associate’s Degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or similar will substitute for the experience.We offer competitive wages, paid time off benefit package, medical insurance, 401K, and professional development opportunities. More importantly, we provide effective, transparent, and fair leadership; supportive colleagues; a professional and fun atmosphere; and continuous learning and development.

  • Microcomputer/ Network Specialist 2 (PCN 25-0383

    July 25, 2024

    What You Will Be DoingThis position supervises and leads a team of four IT Help Desk professionals in the Department of Revenue. The IT Help Desk administers IT support to everyday hardware and software technologies such as; desktop and laptop computers, email, network, Windows and Microsoft Office and other business applications.Who We Are Looking ForComputers: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees' performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against goals, supporting employees' efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.If this sounds like your skill set, please submit your complete application through Workplace Alaska!

  • Animal Packer

    July 24, 2024

    Animal PackerThis is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for 2 weeks per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee will work approximately 11.5 months per year with a furlough period from approximately mid-April to late April.The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.The duties of this position include but are not limited to:Care for park stock (up to 30 horses and mules) including: feeding, grooming, shoeing, and minor medical care.Use park stock to pack strings of up to 8 animals into the backcountry camps. Packing tools, equipment, gear and/or food for trail crew operations.Maintaining corrals, pasture fences, hay barns, tack sheds, pastures and irrigation systems.Operate and maintain truck and trailer combos, and heavy equipment to haul materials, stock and for snow removal operations.Area Information: Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway in northwestern Wyoming preserve a spectacular landscape. The park encompasses the Teton Range and broad valley of Jackson Hole. Majestic peaks, wild canyons, piedmont lakes, forests, sagebrush meadows and the Snake River combine into one of the most scenic settings anywhere in North America. With 333,000 combined acres, the parks are at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world. Additionally, the park includes a wide array of cultural resources, including 318 historic structures, two national historic landmarks and over 300 archeological sites. Grand Teton is one of the most visited national parks in the country.This position is located in Moose, WY. Services are available in the neighboring town of Jackson, a small, recreation focused community of 10,000 year-round residents. The town caters to four million tourists every summer, has an excellent hospital, well-respected school system, grocery stores, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Outdoor activities abound including hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, skiing, and mountaineering. Summer temperatures range between 65 - 80 degrees. Winter temperatures range from 30 degrees to below zero with heavy snow.Open & closing dates07/19/2024 to 07/29/2024Salary$29.76 - $34.72 per hourWG 8Moose, WY    

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While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.

Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate. 

  1. Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able to contact you through the Handshake platform if they have an employer trust score of 80 or above. Also, you must choose to allow employers to contact you on Handshake before they will be allowed to do so. 

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  • Uses an email address that is not linked to the company they represent.

  • Links to a nonprofessional-looking website.

  • Has spelling errors or lacks a professional tone.

  • References getting your contact information from your university or career center.

Be skeptical, always ask questions and look up jobs/employers when you are viewing job postings or reading email offers.

My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:

Full name,
Current Residential Address,
Alternate email (different from school email)
Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com

Best,
Bryan.

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Get started with Handshake as an employer

Sign up for an employer account. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the University of Alaska System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: Getting Started with Handshake.

  1. On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
  2. Click 'More Schools on Handshake' to search for and request specific schools
  3. Request The University of Alaska System.
  4. Once received, we'll review your request and accept it as long as your organization abides by our Recruiting Policies.
  1. Sign up with your work email address.
  2. Request to join your company - Handshake will provide you with a list of possible companies based on your email domain.
  3. The admin/owner of your company's Handshake account will give you access to your company's Handshake account.
  1. From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
  2. On the top right, click the blue box titled 'Create Job'.
  3. Complete the job posting with as many details and descriptions as possible.
  4. Follow the prompts and add the school or schools you would like to advertise the job to.
  5. Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
  6. For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.