Roanoke Connect #33
eNewsletter
JULY 25, 2007 |
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Greetings!
Since the inception of this eNewsletter and dBase in late March of 2006, we are averaging 3 success stories per month. Granted it's not many, but activitiy has increased recently.
We have added some back-end features that will hopefully produce more success stories for everyone involved.
Thanks for using our service and let us know if we can be of further assistance. |
| Delta Dental |
Delta Dental is seeking technology-savvy candidate to develop, maintain, and administer HR Information Systems including Microsoft SharePoint intranet portal and Ceridian web-based system. This position will be the organizational expert on these systems and will also assist, support and train other users. Acts as lead on updates and enhancements to corporate intranet designed to increase awareness of company news, strategies and goals. Recommends new, revised or improved data management processes. Coordinates recruitment activities and assists in the selection and hiring process.
Bachelor's degree required. Experience working with HR technology and related software a plus, including Ceridian and SharePoint. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to communicate on all levels. Highly organized and a disciplined self-starter. Strong analytical and project management skills with attention to detail.
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| 5 O'Clock Career Network - Mondays @ 5 pm Downtown Roanoke |
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Roanoke Connect is teaming up with a number of local organizations to host a free workshop for seekers needing assistance in their job search strategies and techniques. This is the 10th event we have held. The 1st and 3rd Mondays are representatives from Career Connections, the 2nd Monday is Express Personnel and the 4th Monday is The Referral Institute to discuss networking in your job search. If you would like to attend, then come to 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 305 in downtown Roanoke. |
| Virginia Tech - ALL AVAILABLE |
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| National College Services Inc. |
National College Services seeks an Academic Coordinator for a small financial aid department. Must be analytical with exceptional attention to detail; organized and work well in a deadline driven environment. Prior bookkeeping experience is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel is required (ACCESS preferred). Please fax or e-mail resume to the attention of Ms. Shawn Thomas at 540-769-8291 or sthomas@ncbt.edu.
Brief Position Description: Evaluate student eligibility and award institutional and state scholarships and grants.Process transcript requests, dismissals, academic probation. Provide assistance for administrators of assigned schools.
Successful candidate: Has ability to learn quickly, attention to detail, desire to be successful, good written and oral communication skills, demonstrated working knowledge of Excel software. Demonstrated working knowledge of ACCESS database preferred, prior bookkeeping experience preferred. |
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| Virginia Tech - Asst Director of Development for the Arts |
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Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is in the public phase of the largest comprehensive campaign in its history. In support of this capital campaign for a high performing research university, the Office of University Development seeks a dynamic professional to join our team.
The Assistant/Associate Director of Development for the Arts will assist the Director of Development in carrying out the designated duties and responsibilities for the campaign to build the Center for the Arts and fund other pieces of the Arts Initiative Campaign, part of the university's overall comprehensive campaign. This highly motivated professional will be involved with the planning and implementation of the Arts Initiative fundraising efforts in support of current operations, endowment, and other capital purposes from all private sources.
Interested candidates should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #070742) and include with the faculty application a cover letter, resume and list of five references. For further information please contact Leanna Craig, Human Resources Assistant, hrdev@vt.edu. A review of applications will begin on August 27, 2007. Salary is commensurate with experience. | |
| Express Personnel |
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Express Personnel has a plethora of positions at all times. Check out their website and for more information and email June at June.Woodward@ExpressPersonnel.com.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time and Full-Time)
Are you a certified Pharmacy Technician? Then we have a GREAT opportunity for you! Local company with many opportunities and growth potential looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Pharmacy Technicians. Pay ranges from $10.00-$10.50/hour. Applicants MUST be licensed for the Commonwealth of Virginia; a national license will not suffice. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacy tech. If you meet these requirements, apply today!
Staff Pharmacist (Full-Time)
Direct hire opportunity for a dynamic, growing area company. Duties will include, but are not limited to: dispensing medicines; counseling patients and medical practitioners regarding the nature and use of drugs; obtaining verbal prescriptions for initial or renewal orders; preparing and maintaining all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BA/BS) and two or more years of Pharmacy experience. Must be currently licensed in Virginia. |
| Cox Communications |
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Cox Media is currently looking for an Account Executive to grow an existing client list and most importantly to develop new cable advertising clients. The incumbent is responsible for cultivating and maintaining effective communications and relations with customers and for servicing the account after the initial sale is made.The qualified applicant will possess 2 years of successful media sales or equivalent sales experience. Working knowledge of Power Point, Word, Excel, Neilsen, CableScan, and cable advertising experience is a plus. Knowledge of the local media market and local contacts is also a plus.
We provide an excellent benefits package to include no waiting period for health insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, retirement, 401(k), plus other employee incentives. This position pays a base salary plus commission.
Cox Communications is looking for an Inside Sales Representative to join our Roanoke, VA Business Services organization. In this position, you are responsible for developing, servicing and maintaining a base of customers who purchase telephony, data, and video services. This position typically assists small to medium sized companies in creating simple business solutions. The qualified applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience, 1 + years telesales or related experience, consultative selling experience, knowledge of communications industry; experience in industry preferred, strong technical aptitude, strong verbal and written communications skills, strong people and relationship management skills, computer skills including Windows based applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) and must have a clean driving record and be able to travel to customer locations within the system, if needed. Salary range for this position is $26,800 to $33,500 with additional commission opportunities.We provide an excellent benefits package to include no waiting period for health insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, retirement, 401(k), plus other employee incentives.
All interested candidates must apply online at www.cox.com/coxcareer. No mail in resumes accepted. Deadline to apply is July 29, 2007.
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For more info, email Gamiel.Pagan@cox.com. | |
| Hollins University |
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| A number of professional positions are available at Hollins University. For more info, contact Alicia at agodzwa@hollins.edu. |
| Des Champs |
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Des Champs Technologies is currently looking for engineers(preferably mechanical background but not required) to fill an entry level position as an Applications Engineer in Buchanan. For more info, email JChumley@des-champs.com. |
| TAP |
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| TAP is looking for a part-time relief counselor. For more info, email Cheryl at cheryl.evans@taproanoke.org |
| Links |
| Helpful Links
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These links may be helpful to you in your job search process.
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| Downtown Living - Waldvogel Commercial |
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| There are a number of new and existing downtown units for sale and rent in Roanoke and more on the way. To get a sample of what is available email Jason at jfountain@waldvogelcommercial.com.
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| Stuart Mease
540-853-2384 |
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