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Job Postings

The Department of Public Policy maintains a list of job postings on this page that are likely to be of interest to our current students and alumni. Many of the job openings listed below were sent to us by our alumni. If you know of a current job opening that would be of interest to students and alumni in the Department of Public Policy, please send it to Valerie Rogers at valerie.rogers@uconn.edu with all relevant information.

To assist you in your search, we have compiled links to several sites that regularly post job openings in public service:

Public Service Careers
PublicServiceCareers.org is designed to help you find the right job in the 'new' public sector of government, nonprofits, consulting and education.
State of CT Department of Administrative Services
A searchable list of jobs at all levels of Connecticut State Government.
CT Job Central
JobCentral National Labor Exchange is a service of DirectEmployers Association (DEA), a nonprofit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA).
USA Jobs
USAJOBS is the official job site of the US Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is retained by nonprofits from across the sector to fill positions at all levels of employment.
Making the Difference
Federal job information maintained by the Partnership for Public Service
Careers in Government
Nationwide listings of jobs in all levels of government, education, and the public sector.
StudentJobs.gov
The one-stop portal for a range of employment opportunities for students within the Federal Government.
Tips for Students Looking for Jobs in Federal Government (.pdf)
This informative memo from NASPAA gives current DPP graduate students advice on gaining employment with the federal government.


Budget and Management Analyst - Broward County, FL
11/19/2009

Budget and Management analysts serve as fiscal and management consultants to agencies and as staff advisors to the County Administrator's Office. Each analyst is assigned a number of County agencies and/or capital programs. Each analyst is responsible for coordinating and developing recommendations on resource allocation activities and issues relating to their agencies throughout the year. Analyst recommendations are utilized to develop the $3 billion annual County budget. In addition to development and administration of operating and capital budgets, analysts work on special projects.

To apply, please send a resume and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts and/or copies of transcripts are acceptable) by November 30th to:

Office of Management and Budget
Marci Gelman, Assistant Director
mgelman@broward.org
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 404
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Fax 954-357-6364

For more information, click here.




Data/Systems Analyst, Academic Affairs - Fairfield University
11/19/2009

The Data/Systems Analyst will gather, synthesize, analyze, and present data from multiple systems/sources and make recommendations for expanded or new systems when appropriate as well as provide website support to the Office of Academic Affairs. A Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or a related field is required and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in data analysis and/or data management is preferred. Knowledge of Banner is preferred and must have experience preparing/monitoring operational, capital and/or personnel budgets and other types of databases.

For more information, and for application requirements, click here.




Senior Policy Fellow, Economic and Fiscal Analysis - CT Voices for Children
10/28/2009

This Senior Policy Fellow will serve as a lead researcher and the organization’s liaison on issues of family economic security and state and federal fiscal analysis.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, click here.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2009


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Director of Administrative Services - Simsbury, CT
11/13/2009

The Town of Simsbury is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Administrative Services. This is a highly responsible professional management position working under the general direction of the First Selectman. Primary areas of responsibility include the development and administration of the municipal human resources program and providing assistance to the First Selectman in managing the general government operations of the Town. The position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited college with an MPA/MBA or Law Degree with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience with public/personnel administration in the municipal setting.

For more information, click here. | For the full job description, click here. | For the job application, click here.

Application Deadline: December 3, 2009




Executive Assistant to the First Selectman - Greenwich, CT
09/30/2009

The Town of Greenwich is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Assistant to the First Selectman. The job description, which includes the minimum job requirements, is available at this link. If you wish to be considered, please submit an application and detailed resume & salary history to Town of Greenwich, Human Resources Department.

The position is open until filled; however, the first review of applications will take place on October 16, 2009

For more details on the position, click here.

To download the application, click here.




Research Analyst/Project Manager - InterMedia Survey Institute, Washington, D.C.
11/19/2009

InterMedia Survey Institute—a global research, evaluation and consulting firm specializing in media and communication—is seeking an experienced Research Analyst/Project Manager who will be responsible for the management of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects in Asia, with a special focus on China. This is a highly multifaceted position with duties including client interface, research design, project management, subcontractor oversight, fieldwork observation, research analysis, report writing, presentations and proposal preparation.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. InterMedia provides a friendly work environment and a generous benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to asiapm-hr@intermedia.org or via fax# 866-500-4095.


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Test Preparation Instructors, Sherwood Test Prep, New Haven, CT
06/17/2009

We are seeking test preparation instructors for our GRE and SAT classes. These are part-time positions with classes once per week on Sundays. We seek intelligent, charismatic instructors who have both top test scores and excellent teaching skills. Our company has a social mission to provide top caliber test preparation courses at a value price. Team Sherwood is committed to the social responsibility of accessible test preparation courses: Everyone deserves to put their best score out there.

Salary: $30.00 per hour for GRE and/or SAT classroom instruction.

If interested, please send your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to: employment@sherwoodtest.com Interviews and hiring are to commence immediately.
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Career Opportunities, Mathematica Policy Research Inc.
01/29/2009

In addition to opportunities for research and survey professionals, we also have opportunities for information technology and administrative and professional staff. Our positions may be located in Princeton, NJ (site of our corporate headquarters), Washington, DC, Cambridge, MA, Ann Arbor, MI, or Oakland, CA. Because available positions are updated regularly, we invite you to visit our website to search for the latest postings. Please click here: www.careers.mathematica-mpr.com


Information Technology Supervisor, CT Dept. of Public Health
11/18/2008

The 2009 recruitment examination annoucement: In a state agency major Information Technology (IT) operational environment, this class is accountable for supervising staff and overseeing the planning, analysis, design, selection, installation and implementation of information systems and applications.

Applications must be date stamped by DAS/Human Resources or postmarked by March 2, 2009 for the April 15, 2009 grading date; and by November 2, 2009 for the December 15, 2009 grading date.
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Full Time and Part Time Census Opportunities
11/05/2008

Interested candidates will call the Toll Free Number to register at a testing site. Plan on about a 2 hour process at the testing site. One will complete paperwork. Take a paper and pencil multiple choice test, timed for 30 minutes and be asked the dates/times available for work. The coordinators will correct the test at the end of the 30 minutes; individuals can wait to find out if they passed. Some positions will be filled in November and others as the months continue. Individuals that passed the test will be entered in the database and called as positions develop.
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