Job Opportunities
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MPA students and graduates acquire unique skill sets through their studies. A variety of employers from the public, private and nonprofit job sectors seek employees with these skills. Faculty in the Department of Public Policy and Administration work closely with MPA students and graduates who seek support and assistance in their career development. Internships can offer valuable networking and development opportunities. In addition, interested students and graduates should contact Dr. Stephanie Witt , Internship Director, Department of Public Policy and Administration. The Boise State Career Center has a range of services available to assist students/graduates as they make career decisions. |
Current Openings
Immediate opening for a shared work-study position within the Departments of Political Science and Public Administration. Must have a current work study funding award in place from Financial Aid.
The Oregon Department of Human Services is conducting a national search for the Director of Children, Adults and Families Division.
The chosen candidate will administer federal and state social service laws, regulations, and programs for children and families. Children, Adults, and Families (CAF) serves thousands of Oregonians in the very sensitive areas of family life, care of children, and vocational rehabilitation.
Attached is the recruitment announcement. This information is also posted on our website http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer-paid health insurance, paid holidays, leave accrual and personal leave, membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans.
Your personal interest or your thoughts and suggestions regarding potential candidates are most welcome. Any help you are able to provide in communicating this opportunity is very much appreciated.
Please contact Jean Fauth by email at Jean.Fauth@state.or.us if you have any questions.
U.S. AIR FORCE - HEALTH PROFESSIONS: For those who may be interested in working in a health care management field, the Air Force offers tremendous leadership opportunities. Check out the AF Medical Service Corps (MSC) program.
The Partnership in Public Service conducted an informative survey of the Federal Government and what the hiring needs are through 2009 in 34 agencies across the country. Info and link is below.
The federal government is hiring, and if your background is in security, you’re at the top of Uncle Sam’s most-wanted list, according to a new report - Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America, released by the Partnership for Public Service. The report outlines government-wide projected hiring needs through 2009 and is based on a survey of 34 federal agencies representing nearly 99 percent of the federal workforce. The survey finds nearly 193,000 mission critical jobs need to be filled in the next two years! -PARTNERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Here is the link to the website and short blurb about the report. You can access the report mid way down on the first page. http://ourpublicservice.org.
Find out about job opportunities in the federal government
Are you ready for a RARE experience? RARE recruitement is offereing the opportunity for an invaluable learning experience...both personally and professionally! This hands-on experience comes highly recommended "to anyone who is adventurous, looking to gain hands-on work experience, and anxious to explore beautiful Oregon! The RARE staff are terrific and would love to talk to anyone who might be interested."
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Last modified: Jun 23 2008
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