PPOL Students and Faculty,

I hope this latest update finds exam week treating everyone as well as exam weeks can be expected to treat people.  Just a few items on which to update everyone:

1--End of Year Social

2--Summer School Course: Social network Analysis

3--Summer Qualifying Exams

4--Apply for an APSA  Travel Grant Application by May 25

5--Student Funding Update

6--Summer Graduates

7--14^th Annual Charlotte Neighborhood Symposium

8--Southern Political Science Association Meeting

9--Student and Faculty News

10--Guide and Gateway to Federal Government Opportunities

11--Jobs

1--End of Year Social

Dr. Beth Whitaker and Jason Giersch have kindly agreed to host our end of year PPOL social this year.  We will be celebrating three more graduates from this spring and the end of another successful, if “budgetarily” challenging, year. 

Please join us on Saturday afternoon, May 9^th at 4pm at their home.  Their address is in Highland Creek at 7503 Tarland Lane (Charlotte, NC 28269--about 2 miles from Concord Mills).  Burgers (both veggie and meat) and hot dogs, along with buns, condiments, and some basic drinks will be provided.  But in the spirit of the times, we also ask that you please bring a side item, dessert, and/or drink to share.  We're hoping that the weather will be nice so kids can play in the yard, though they also have a basement rec room if it rains. You might want to bring a folding lawn chair to guarantee yourself a seat! 

Please RSVP to me so we have a rough idea of how many to expect (daswinde@uncc.edu).

 

2--Summer School Course: Social Network Analysis

As previously announced, PPOL is offering an advanced skills course for the summer session 1.  The focus will be social network analysis, one of the techniques that are currently on the cutting edge of social science research due to advances in software to facilitate such analysis.  To highlight the growing importance of this analytic approach, I received the announcement this week that the American Political Science Association has established a new section dedicated to social network analysis.

I strongly encourage students to take advantage of this offering.  Summer GA funding allocations will be made with an eye towards those taking the course in order to help cover tuition costs (since PPOL is not allowed to provide actual tuition support in the summer like we can in the fall and spring terms).  Below is the description of the class:

PPOL 8000 Special Topics: Social Network Analysis.  The course will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 in summer session 1. This two-credit hour course counts as towards the six required hours of advanced stats for PPOL students.  This is a form of analysis that is gaining rapid popularity in the policy fields as software is finally catching up with the technique.  Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a set of methods for the systematic study of social structures, whether they are people, companies, communities, markets or politically defined entities. The goal of this course is to allow one to define, construct and analyze social networks, and, subsequently, conduct comparative social network analysis exploring how alternative network structures are related to various socioeconomic outcomes.  The use of SNA is now appearing in journals across all fields related to PPOL.  So we thought this would be a good summer tool skills course we could provide.  And by offering it in a two credit hour format, we can keep the costs as low as possible for students covering the tuition out of pocket.

 

3--Summer Qualifying Exams

We have a large number of students planning on taking the qualifying exams this August.  In order to help you prepare for those, I encourage the group of takers to set up meetings with the faculty to talk about exam expectations and strategies.  Do NOT set up one-on-one meetings as there are too many of you.  These are not required, but encouraged.

The tentative schedule for the exams is as follows:

Friday, August 14 (9:00am)—Pick up NOF take home exam

Monday, August 17 (9:00am)—NOF exam due electronically

Wednesday, August 19 (8:00am-2:00pm)—Economics exam

Friday, August 21 (8:00am-5:00pm)—Quant exam

 

4--Apply for an APSA  Travel Grant Application by May 25

For those of you planning on attending the American Political Science Association meeting this summer, please note the following:

The 2009 travel grant application is available online. You will find the "Apply for Travel Grant" link in the 2009 Annual Meeting section of your MyAPSA account. Travel grants provide assistance to U.S. graduate students, international graduate students studying in the U.S., unemployed APSA members, and international scholars. To be eligible, applicants must be current APSA members and preregistered for the Annual Meeting. If your APSA membership is not current and you plan on applying for a travel grant, please renew your membership well in advance of the application deadline as it will take three to five days to become active. The deadline to apply is May 25. More information about the travel grants application process can be found at www.apsanet.org/travelgrant/.

 

5--Student Funding Update

Many of you continue to hear and read stories in the news concerning the state budget and are wondering how it will be affecting the program and your matriculation.  The latest announcement from the governor is a 0.5% pay cut for state employees and mandatory furlough.  We are still waiting on confirmation that this does not include Graduate Assistants, but there has been no word as of yet on that.

Next year’s budget is going to be very different than in years past and we are planning for a 20% cut to the program’s operational budget.  The money for Graduate Assistantships continues to be protected at this time at last year’s levels.  However, the soft money support that is critical to PPOL’s ability to fund as many GA positions as we have has dropped off considerably. 

Barring some extraordinary developments from faculty getting more grants and contracts, PPOL will not be able to fund all the students that currently receive GA support.  GA support is required to be eligible for tuition and health insurance support.

I am working on trying to maximize the money we do have available for GA positions for the coming year.  While I do that, current students need to begin developing contingency plans in case PPOL is unable to continue your GA/tuition support in the coming semester.  I have always encouraged students to compete for scholarships and fellowships, and we have seen many of you take that advice this year.  Another option might include a simple student education bank loan.  Another option, for example, applies to US citizens or permanent residents.  You would be eligible for the federal Stafford Loan program as long as you had not defaulted on a previous loan.  If this is of interest to you, please visit the student Financial Aid office for details on how to apply.  Last I heard, the interest rate on these loans has fallen below 5.4%.

Another option we have learned about is the federal Work Study program.  While this is traditionally considered an option for undergraduate students, we learned that even doctoral students can participate in this program.  Furthermore, we can craft the work study position in such a way that it can be treated as a Graduate Assistantship for purposes of tuition and health insurance eligibility.  Also, you would still be working with faculty on actual research.  In order to be eligible for the Work Study program, you will need to have a FASFA form on file and contact the Financial Aid office for more details.

While this is clearly going to be a challenging year, we will bounce back and as additional support returns to “normal” levels, we will move students back to those lines as fast as possible (even if in the middle of the academic year).  We have many faculty with outstanding grant and contract applications.  As more of them win those, they will need more GA’s and we will see our support levels recover as a result.

 

6--Summer Graduates

If you are nearing completion of your dissertation and planning on graduating this summer, please remember the following dates:

To Graduate Summer Session 1

  --Application for Candidacy form due 5/27

  --Application for Degree form due 5/27

  --Final version of dissertation due 6/24

To Graduate Summer Session 2

  -- Application for Candidacy form due 7/7

  --Application for Degree form due 7/7

  --Final version of dissertation due 8/7

In addition, remember the university rule that you must be enrolled in the term in which you graduate.  So if you are graduating this summer, you must register for dissertation credits or the graduate residency credit.

Please let me know if you will be defending this summer so we can plan the defense in a timely fashion.

7--14^th Annual Charlotte Neighborhood Symposium

The City of Charlotte is again holding the annual Neighborhood Symposium on Saturday, May 16^th.   This annual forum features workshops, speakers, exhibits and other activities that provide participants opportunities to learn about services and resources, as well as share ideas for improving and maintaining their neighborhoods.  Neighborhood leaders and residents from throughout the city convene for an enlightening and energizing day of community building. 

This is urban policy with the street-level bureaucrats among the grassroots!

The theme for the 14^th Annual Neighborhood Symposium is “From Policy to Practice; Improving Our Homes, Our Communities, Our City.” 

Professionals and neighborhood leaders with expertise in the subject matter will serve as presenters for the workshops.  In addition to workshops, several city and county departments and other agencies will share information about their services at display tables throughout the exhibit hall.  The Neighborhood Symposium provides an excellent opportunity for neighborhood leaders and residents to meet and network with people who share similar interests and issues.

Full workshop descriptions and other information can be viewed on the Neighborhood Development website at http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org.  Also available online is the electronic registration form for conference participants.  The registration deadline is May 8^th.  There is no charge for registration.

Finally, they have asked for volunteers.  Volunteer jobs are in 2-hour increments.  If you are interested in attending (it’s free) or volunteering, let me know and I will send you additional information.  There is going to be a volunteer orientation session during the first week of May.

 

8--Southern Political Science Association Meeting

As section chair for the Political Methodology section at next year’s Southern Political Science Association meeting, I wanted to let you know that proposals are now being accepted for the meeting. The conference will be from January 7-9, 2010 in Atlanta. The deadline for submissions is August 5th. You can submit a proposal at the SPSA website, http://www.spsa.net.

The SPSA has a couple of travel grant programs to help defray expenses for junior faculty members and graduate students. The Artinian Travel Award is a travel grant for program participants who are full-time but untenured faculty members. The Prestage-Cook Travel Award is for graduate student program participants. The application period for both awards begins in October, after notification of proposal acceptances.

As section chair, I welcome proposals for papers, panels, chairs, and discussants. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding proposals.

 

David Darmofal

Assistant Professor

Department of Political Science

University of South Carolina

350 Gambrell Hall

Columbia, SC 29208

(803) 777-5440

darmofal@gmail.com (primary e-mail)

darmofal@mailbox.sc.edu (secondary e-mail) http://people.cas.sc.edu/darmofal/

 

9--Student and Faculty News

This Saturday, PPOL will graduate three new Ph.D.s.  Please be sure to congratulate Ami Parker, Carr Boyd, and Bill Kennedy on completing their degrees.  This is an amazing achievement for any student, but for these three there was the added challenge of executing the program as part-time students.  This makes the accomplishment all the more impressive. 

Dr. Claudia N. Avellaneda (POLS) had a new article come out in the latest issue of _Public Administration Review_.  Congrats to Claudia and here’s te cite: 

 

Mayoral Quality and Local Public Finance

Claudia N. Avellaneda

 University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public Administration Review

Volume 69, Issue 3, Pages 469-486

 

Dr. Martha Kropf promoted to Associate Professor of Political Science and Dr. Jim Douglas was promoted to Professor of Political Science.  Ben Russo was promoted to Professor of Economics.  Congrats to all on these important achievements!

Dr. Harrison Campbell (GEOG) was quoted in the Charlotte Observer article “Newcomers a burden or boon?”

Dr. Bob Kravchuk (POLS) was a guest on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks,” where he discussed similarities between the current economic situation and the Great Depression.

 

10--Guide and Gateway to Federal Government Opportunities

Given the market situation, I felt this information (provided by NASPAA) might be of interest to some of you nearing the end of the Ph.D. process:

Finding Opportunities in the Federal Government Without Using USAJobs.gov

Working in the federal government can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. BUT finding the right opportunities can be a long and frustrating process, especially when using USAJOBS.gov, the central place to find and apply for federal openings.

 

FORTUNATELY, there are several opportunities for current MPA/MPP students, undergraduates and recent grads that are not part of the competitive hiring process and are not listed on USAJobs.gov.

 

This document will introduce you to two growing federal hiring programs for students and recent graduates: the Student Employment Experience Programs (SEEP) and the Federal Career Internship Programs (FCIP).  This email includes slide show with info and downloadable documents including an agency-by-agency listing with key details and contact info.

 

1. Introduction to the Student and  Federal Career Internship Program Students interested in federal government employment must know two acronyms: STEP and SCEP. The STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) and the SCEP (Student Career Experience Program) make up the federal government’s SEEP. The purpose of both programs is to give undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in substantial, career-enhancing, paid, internship-like positions. Both the STEP and SCEP offer other benefits to the student depending on the hiring agency, like vacation, health insurance, and retirement, and they are not part of the competitive hiring process.   What about opportunities for alumni? Don’t let the word “Internship” turn you off from Federal Career Internship Program (FCIP) opportunities as you don’t have to be a current student for these particular FCIP opportunities. The federal government created the FCIP hiring authority to help agencies bring in the best and brightest graduates. FCIPs are professional training programs often given names like “Emerging Leaders Program” or “Administrative Fellows Program.” Regardless of the names, the FCIP hiring authority is the closest thing federal recruiters have to “on-the-spot” hiring, and they don’t have to be posted in USAJobs.gov.   The first section of the following slideshow will give you the basics of the SEEP opportunities, and is followed by an outline of the FCIP.   View Slide Show (http://www.naspaa.org/presentations/2008FederalOpportunity/FO.asp) Download the document (http://www.naspaa.org/presentations/2008FederalOpportunity/FederalOpportunities.pdf)

 

2. Listing of Specific Federal Agency Internship, Application Info & Contact Details This is an agency-by-agency list of basic SEEP and FCIP description, application details and contact info. It is by no means comprehensive or exhaustive. New positions are created every day, often at the suggestion of students and alumni. Please send your updates to Paul Binkley via email at tscareer@gwu.edu and he will add it to the listing.   View Slide Show   (http://www.naspaa.org/presentations/2008FederalOpportunity/FCIP.asp) Download the document (http://www.naspaa.org/presentations/2008FederalOpportunity/FCIP.pdf)

 

THREE HELPFUL HINTS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT

1.  Focus on SCEP internships. Why? Most often are paid and you can possibly convert it to a full-time federal job once you graduate.

2.  If you do a SCEP internship in one agency you can convert that experience to a full-time job in a completely different agency.

3.  You can get half of the required hours needed for a federal job waived by superior performance in your internship. (Supervisor can waive if they agree)

 

RECENT NEWS ARTICLES ON FEDERAL HIRING:

·         FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HIRING FOR THOUSANDS OF JOBS
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/Federal-Government-hiring-for-thousands-of-jobs/Fg0dVeKXjUehwx86lvY0xw.cspx?rss=20

 

·         HELP WANTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/04/15/help_wanted_in_public_service/

·         HOW TO RIDE THE FEDERAL HIRING WAVE
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/25/AR2009032501827.html

 

11--Jobs

 

 

The RAND Corporation

 

RAND is seeking researchers to undertake important new work in education, playing a role in shaping the research agenda and in building interdisciplinary research teams. RAND Education is dedicated to improving education policy and practice from kindergarten through higher education in the US and internationally. Research areas include school finance and incentives, early child education and welfare, assessment and accountability, school choice, out-of-school time, school leadership, training and professional development, technology and education, curriculum and instructional policy reforms, and the social, economic, and policy contexts of education and training. Education research teams include specialists in statistics, psychology, economics, public policy, and related disciplines providing a multidisciplinary approach to research, analysis, and problem solving.

 

Locations: Santa Monica, Washington, and Pittsburgh

 

To Apply:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.rand.org/jobs and reference Job ID# 2235. RAND offers competitive benefits including vacation pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. EOE.

 

 

 

 

MDRC

 

MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research firm, seeks an experienced professional to lead its K-12 Education Policy Area, which evaluates strategies to improve the academic outcomes of low-income students. MDRC’s K-12 Education Policy Area is working with school districts across the country to conduct path-breaking studies of educational reforms for the federal government and private foundations. Our project portfolio focuses on strategies to improve reading and math instruction in the early elementary grades, high school reform (with a special focus on initiatives to help students entering high school with low skills), and teacher and principal professional development efforts throughout the K-12 system. This body of work places MDRC at the forefront of research on reforms to improve teaching and learning in elementary schools and in structural and instructional reforms in high schools. We are positioned to provide vital information to policymakers and practitioners, who are an eager audience for our findings. In addition, we are at the cutting edge of efforts to develop new methods to study program implementation and impacts on teacher practice and student achievement, from the fielding of random assignment designs in new settings, to the use of regression discontinuity designs, to the use of instrumental variables to understand our implementation and impact findings.

Our K-12 Education Policy Area is staffed by approximately 20 individuals with quantitative and qualitative research skills, a dedication to conducting rigorous research that is useful to practitioners and policymakers, and a commitment to working in a collegial team environment. One hallmark of our group is a blending of research and practitioner perspectives, with many staff having previously worked as teachers and/or administrators in the K-12 system. We typically undertake studies that include both an analysis of program implementation and impacts (rather than just implementation-only studies) and use rigorous research designs (especially but not exclusively random assignment) that allow us to zero in on the causal links between reforms and changes in student performance. We currently are conducting 18 projects in K-12 education with an annual budget of $5 million.

Background on MDRC

MDRC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve programs and policies that affect the poor. We design and study new approaches to address the problems confronting public education; low-income children, families, and communities; and low-wage workers and people with serious barriers to employment. MDRC’s special niche is conducting rigorous evaluations of the implementation and effectiveness of reforms and providing accessible and useful findings for practitioners and policymakers. In a time of tight government and foundation budgets, this information is invaluable, and staff at MDRC can make a real difference in policy and practice.

Established in 1974, MDRC currently has 225 employees in offices in New York City and Oakland and an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million. Our projects include evaluations of existing innovative approaches and the development, fielding, and testing of new strategies. They are led and conducted by staff in five policy areas, which are within the Policy Research and Evaluation Department (PRED).

These policy areas play a central role in developing priorities in their field of study, developing the skills of staff within the area, conducting the projects, and communicating with the users and funders of our work. In effect, the policy areas are “where the action is,” and the leaders of these units play a central role in shaping our overall strategy, maintaining and enhancing the quality of our projects, and representing MDRC as national leaders in evaluation research. Our Development and External Affairs Department supports policy area project development and communications efforts.

 

For more information, go to: http://www.publicservicecareers.org/?pageid=616&site_id=631

 

 

 

 

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Senior Policy Officer

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty.

In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people - especially those with the fewest resources - have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

Job Description
Public Policy and External Affairs enhances the effectiveness of the foundation's advocacy efforts and helps manage risk and reputation by developing an integrated approach to engaging key actors in government (US, Foreign, and multi-lateral entities) and other external audiences. We also provide research support on public policy questions that cut across all of the foundation's programs, and we are responsible for building effective relationships across the charitable sector. Through effective policy development and advocacy, we aim to better understand and shape the public policy debates affecting our work, build public support for our major program and policy objectives, and develop partnerships and alliances that can advance our shared objectives.

 

Job Requirements

An advanced degree in economics OR a strong background in economics as part of an advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. public policy). Strong analytical skills and solid economic intuition are essential.

 

More information is available at: http://www.publicservicecareers.org/?pageid=616&site_id=631

To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

The Pennsylvania State University
Economic Engagement Initiatives (EEI)

Penn State seeks an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader for the newly forming Economic Engagement Initiatives (EEI) unit in the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). University-based economic and workforce development brings economic, talent, and community development approaches together through leadership in policy and planning capabilities to supply significant potential in supporting regions and industry sectors. This unit will advance the economic well-being of Pennsylvania by integrating, brokering, facilitating, and collaborating in partnerships, projects, and programs connecting Penn State units and campuses with external partners. In leading this mission, you will connect the University to regions and industry sectors across the Commonwealth and integrate economic and workforce development perspectives; engage with communities and organize University resources in support of transformative regional engagements; coordinate major statewide initiatives in economic and workforce development; oversee regional economic and workforce analysis capabilities; facilitate regional economic and workforce development partnerships between Penn State campuses/programs and external partners; identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development to secure resources in support of economic engagement initiatives; and, position Penn State as an international leader in university-led economic engagement through exemplary region- and industry sector-focused program design and effectiveness. This job works collaboratively with academic, outreach, research, and other centers and units to present a unified point of entry to resources in support of economic development. In this respect, the Director will serve as an integrator and catalyst to reduce fragmentation and increase impacts in University economic engagements. The Director is expected to generate significant grant-funded initiatives to Penn State. This standing job reports to the Director, Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Requires Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent, plus five years of work-related experience in economic and workforce development or related fields that include evidence of organizational leadership and supervisory roles. Proven track record of accomplishments in economic and workforce development and regional/community engagement with evidence of regional planning and partnership development success is essential. Competencies necessary for success are: demonstrated planning and project management skills; demonstrated experience in writing proposals; excellent leadership, relationship building, and communication skills; proven evidence of successful partnership and relationship building experience within the University-based faculty, staff, and program resources; proven capacity to conceive and develop a new organization combined with the ability to effectively manage ad hoc work teams by leading collaboratively and horizontally; impeccable ethics and integrity; demonstrated commitment to diversity; strong work ethic; well-developed sense of humor.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job #: V-28676, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750. Resumes accepted until position is filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

More information at http://www.publicservicecareers.org/?pageid=616&site_id=631

 

 

 

 

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Center for Community Capital

Research Associate in Statistical Analysis

 

The Center for Community Capital at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Ph.D.-level Research Associate to work on projects related to real estate finance, home mortgage performance, housing policy, community development, and wealth accumulation in underserved neighborhoods. Applicants should demonstrate strong quantitative and methodological skills, with expertise preferred in the statistical analysis of categorical and panel data. Applicants should also demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with a team of researchers in the development and completion of analyses. Position includes opportunities to publish, lead projects, supervise and mentor. Prefer candidates with research interests and experience in public policy and low-income housing. Position requires expertise in inferential statistical analysis and a Master's degree, with a Ph.D. highly preferred. Position available Summer 2009 and open until filled. Applicants must apply online and submit a letter of interest and CV to EPA job number 1003128 at http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers

More information about the Center is available here: http://www.ccc.unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

 

 

Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education

The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) recognizes that colleges and universities make significant contributions to society. To help these institutions better serve the public good, the center aims to inform and improve postsecondary education policy, research, and practice through the creation and exchange of knowledge.

 

In pursuit of this goal, WISCAPE conducts and supports research projects; sponsors public programs; produces and distributes publications; and convenes and fosters communication among key stakeholder groups. The Policy Analyst will

·         Engage and collaborate with Midwest Higher Education Compact, the Global Midwest Community College initiative, postsecondary education leaders; government officials; regional and national associations, compacts, and economic development groups; and others, in identifying strategic areas and questions for education policy analyses.

·         Negotiate scope and terms of analyses, such as access to data, archival documents, and individuals; timelines; and dissemination of findings and policy implications.

·         Conduct thorough reviews of educational research literature and environmental scans of educational policies and best practices.

·         Draft concise summaries of research questions, methods, findings, and implications, and then work with center staff to produce reports and briefs for publication and distribution.

·         Present and interpret results of analyses for key stakeholder group.

·         Act as center liaison to various education associations and compacts (some travel and attendance at association meetings will be required).

·         Share supervisory and administrative duties with the center's Director and Assistant Director.

·         Fulfill other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

Marist College

Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Administration

The School of Management at Marist College seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Administration beginning Fall 2009.

 

The successful candidate will teach primarily at the graduate level in the Master of Public Administration Program.  The position calls for maintaining a high level of professional activity through research and service as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching.

 

The ideal candidate will have training and experience in teaching courses in research methods, statistical methods and program evaluation. Candidates should have a Ph.D.  Professional experience is also desirable.

 

The School

The School of Management offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics. In addition the School offers Master's degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Public Administration (MPA).

Both the undergraduate and graduate business programs are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting organization for business schools worldwide. Only about thirty percent of all business programs in the United States have earned this prestigious recognition for high quality standards relating to the curriculum, faculty resources, admissions, degree requirements, library and computer facilities, financial resources, and intellectual climate that are all mission-linked.

 

The Campus

Marist College is a comprehensive, independent, liberal arts institution located in the historic Hudson River Valley of New York State. Situated on a 150-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River, it enrolls 4,200 traditional undergraduate, 850 graduate students and 750 continuing education students. In recent years, the College has pursued a major building expansion, including a new state-of-the-art library, student residence complexes, a faculty office/classroom building for the liberal arts, and an art building. The College has been recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, TIME Magazine, The Princeton Review's The Best 361 Colleges, and Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

Marist College is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and is especially interested in receiving applications from members of ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, and other under-represented groups.

 

Applications

To learn more or to apply, please visit https://jobs.marist.edu. Online applications accepted only.

 

 

 

 

Pollster.com

 

We have a job opening to fill at Pollster.com. This entry level position is full time, in Washington DC with health care benefits, and we anticipate hiring in mid to late June. Applicants should have excellent proofreading skills, strong attention to detail and an abiding interest in political polling. While not required, the ideal applicant would also bring some previous knowledge of or experience in web site development/administration (especially with Movable Type), statistical analysis (especially with the R programming language) or database development (especially with PythonSQL).

 

If you are interested and would like more details on this unique opportunity, please email me (mark at pollster.com) and attach a resume.

Best,

Mark Blumenthal

Pollster.com