Sr Public Relations Manager – MICO

Do you have what it takes to design and execute leading-edge communication programs for some of the most profitable and important enterprise businesses at Microsoft? Have a passion for technology, communications and “influencing the influencers” in today’s constantly evolving new media environment? If so - we want to talk with you!

The Commercial Communications team is looking for a PR manager to drive the communications agenda for Cloud + Enterprise and Developer business.   In this role you will have the unique opportunity to create and execute a communications strategy for Microsoft’s global datacenter portfolio that positively shifts the perceptions of consumers, technologists, business audiences and policy makers.  

The position will focus primarily on PR strategies and tactics but will also create and manage direct to customer and field facing materials.

Additional details on specific areas of responsibility are included below. However, we are a small, agile team that needs candidates who thrive on change, embrace new things and take on new responsibilities.   Net, the nature of the job and associated duties can and will vary over time.

In this role you will:

Create and execute a communications strategy for Microsoft’s global datacenter portfolio, including:

End to end announce strategy from ground breaking to deprecation of physical datacenter facilities

End to end announce strategy for regional commercial cloud service announcements (Office 365, Azure and Dynamics)

Partnering with consumer cloud service teams on regional service announcements

Provide subject matter expertise and counsel on all Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure Organization related communications issues.

Partner with engineering, marketing and field teams on datacenter communication planning and execution

Develop and maintain content, messaging and positioning guidance in support of our global datacenter portfolio and the Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure Organization

Partner with and manage external agency resources

Skills and Experiences we are looking for:

Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Marketing or Information

Technology

5-6 years of PR and marketing communications experience

Broad marketing, digital marketing or communications program design experience preferred

Experience with cloud services, datacenters, datacenter communications and/or issues management for information technology companies

Experience marketing to IT, developer, business or start-up audiences

Additional experience in field, sales or technical roles is a plus

Excellent communications, writing and project management skills

Integrated marketing, messaging and positioning proficiency.

Candidates should have a proven track record of cross-group collaboration, the ability to influence corporate and field teams at multiple levels of the organization, and business maturity.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR - POST-SECONDARY READINESS (7383) - EM25129-1314 - Denver Public Schools - Denver, CO

Job Title: Deputy Director (7383)

Department: Office of Post-Secondary Readiness

Work Year: 235 days

Salary Range: $89,131 - $113,642

Application Due Date: Open until filled

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Position Objective:

Serves as Chief of Staff of the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness by overseeing and prioritizing proper functioning of all administrative and strategic activities. As the primary aide to the Assistant Superintendent, this role handles a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of all Middle Schools, 6-12 Schools, High Schools, Pathway School and Turnaround Schools around 53 schools), plus the Office of College and Career Readiness, Student Engagement Team and Athletics, all reporting up through the Assistant Superintendent. Oversees all operations of the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness, to include management of staff, budgets, administration, policies, and procedures. Provides coordination and oversight in the development and tracking of progress of defined core initiatives for the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness. In addition, serves as the Assistant Superintendents’ primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions:
• Organizes and manages the Post-Secondary Readiness Office assuring efficiency of the office operations and staff (including maintaining a year-long calendar of key activities, staffing needs, evaluating/monitoring of major projects, infusion of DPS Values throughout the team culture, etc.).
• Develops and supports implementation of a strategic plan to guide the work of the Post-Secondary team to reach targets, including tracking systems for both process and quantitative outcomes.
• Relieves the Assistant Superintendent of details of projects, and coordinates all communication needs, both internal and external.
• Acts as the primary representative for the goals and priorities of the Post-Secondary team by serving on a variety of task-forces, cross-functional initiatives and/or designates someone to serve in that role and tracks progress (i.e. Gateways to College and Career Readiness, Response to Intervention, Deputy Meetings, etc.).
• Serves as a generalist; performs complex administrative duties.
• Composes correspondence and designs presentations independently on a wide variety of matters, including material of a confidential nature for a variety of audiences
• Provides accurate and timely information within the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness departments as well as across Denver Public Schools departments, personnel, students and the public as necessary.
• Screens matters that rise to the Assistant Superintendent and tactfully assists in resolving staff, student, family, and community concerns directly or through appropriate referral.
• Maintains an understanding of the educational programs and operational functions of the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness and appropriately implements policies, procedures and guidelines in coordination with key staff members.
• Responsible for the preparation and assembly of the weekly Post-Secondary Readiness Leadership Team meetings, topics and professional development pre-post meeting
• Facilitate monthly whole staff meetings and professional development on relevant topics related to strategic goals, including, working coordination with other key presenters and ensuring the preparation and distribution of meeting materials and agendas pre-post meeting
• Tracks all outputs from meetings through a transparent structure and monitors follow up on key activities aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Reviews, researches and summarizes a variety of key information and data around strategic initiatives and prepares or partners on the creation of related reports in partnership with the Department of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation and Planning and Analysis as well as other departments as needed
• Serves as Budget Manager by maintaining and monitoring office expenditures, grants (both current and future) in partnership with the Finance Department and Grants team; provides quarterly updates to the Assistant Superintendent.
Other:
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and understanding of urban school systems or similar complex organizations, key goals and objectives, and polices and procedures.
• Knowledge of K-12 educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and familiarity with relevant software applications (word processing, excel, power point, project management and other organizational tools).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals and constituent groups.
• Strategic planning and project management skills to support the Office of Post-Secondary Readiness core goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills that promote teamwork, equity, integrity, and innovation.
• Ability to write speeches, various communication reports, and develop high quality presentations for a variety of audiences (including top management, and internal and external audiences).
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources.
• Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are distributed and managed across diverse team.
• Ability to develop and manage a multi-million dollar budget.
• Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality in every aspect.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and student.
• Has great energy and ideas to contribute to help infuse a culture of fun and collaboration to the office atmosphere.
Education & Other Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Public or Business Administration, or in another appropriate field and seven (7) years of high-level administrative experience; or Bachelor’s degree and eleven (11) years experience in Business or related field.
• Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and operating agreements.
• Coordinates special projects on behalf of the Assistant Superintendent, frequently involving senior officers of the district
• Participates with the Assistant Superintendent and other senior team members in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution.
Due to the volume of applicants, you will only be contacted if an interview is requested.

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Secretary - Brevard Public Schools - Florida

Brevard Public Schools is seeking a qualified individual for the following position:

SECRETARY

Location:

Students At Risk

Date Available: 06/03/2013

Contract: 12 month

Hours/Day: 8.0

Prefer Microsoft Office expertise including EXCEL
Prefer Experience with reporting features of AS400
Prefer Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Primary Functions:

Perform varied and advanced stenographic and clerical work which involves taking and transcribing of oral dictation, performing some delegated administrative duties and meeting the public.

Qualifications:

1 - High school diploma or equivalent or special diploma required.

2 - Experience in stenographic or clerical work.

3 - Type at 45 correct words per minute. Word processing may be accepted in lieu of shorthand or other dictation skills. TYPING: 45 w.p.m.

4 - Fundamental bookkeeping skills.

5 - Valid Florida Driver License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to take and transcribe dictation; ability to work well with public; knowledge of office practice and procedures; ability to prepare routine correspondence and documents;

considerable knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation; ability to use typewriter, computer and fax.

Physical Requirement:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Beginning Salary:

Based on classification and pay plan for Professional/Technical Hourly employees:
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Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Stevens Point Area Public School District - Stevens Point, WI

Report and account to the Director of Human Resources. Work collaboratively with the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator and Payroll and Benefits Specialist. Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new skills in order to enhance job performance and value to the position, office, and District. Qualifications Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and one-to-three years of previous payroll experience.

Please view the complete position description on the District website. ...
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Senior Underwriter - Public Entity - Starr Indemnity & Liability Co. - Los Angeles, CA

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Public Safety Dispatcher - Pima Community College - Tucson, AZ

Closing Date/Time:Tue. 08/16/11 11:59 PM Mountain Time Salary:$16.25 Hourly
$1,300.00 Biweekly
Location:MS - Maintenance and Security, Arizona

 The Public Safety Dispatcher works with limited supervision and is responsible for receiving concerns from the College community and/or the public and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. This position requires a high amount of time sitting and the ability to work alone while being available to deal with internal and external customers.

Receive, coordinate, and disseminate calls for emergency and non-emergency services and/or information internally and to external agencies in support of a 24/7 certified police agencyPrioritize incoming calls, determine type of response needed, and dispatch personnel and/or services as appropriate in accordance with established procedures  Obtain complete and accurate information in crisis and emergency situationsVerify and input confidential information into a variety of law enforcement computer networks to ensure current, accurate recordsMaintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materialsAdhere to applicable laws and regulations regarding confidentiality Monitor multi-frequency radio system while answering and screening incoming multi-line telephone calls in order to monitor and coordinate field unit activity Monitor equipment, such as alarm systems, 24-hour recorder system, and dispatch equipment to ensure they are working properlyConduct periodic welfare checks by radio of other DPS personnelOperate computer terminal, monitor fire/security alarmsOperate multi-channel radios, computers, multi-line telephones, and text telephone type (TTY) equipmentAccess databases to respond to inquiries from a variety of sources Perform official law enforcement and judicial support tasks such as data entry of police and various other reports, warrant entry, and validationEnter, update, and retrieve information from teletype networks and computerized data systems regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, and stolen vehiclesProvide support for police officers, other College employees, students, and the public Communicate clearly both orally and in writing sufficient to receive and convey instructions to perform the duties of the jobCommunicate with co-workers, other departments, other agencies, and the public to obtain or provide information, including assisting at the visitor’s windowProvide quality customer serviceDemonstrate interpersonal skills in interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the College community, and the general publicMaintain computer logs and recordsHigh school diploma or General Equivalency Degree Must be U.S. citizen, minimum of 18 years of age at time of application, no felony convictionsThree years work related experience to support tasks listed in the duties for this job announcementType a minimum of 35 wpm with no errorsArizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) certification and dispatch experience preferred Ability to work a variety of shifts

In addition to the interview process, the successful candidate must successfully pass:

Arrests and warrants checkCritiCall computerized dispatch test
Typing test - 35 wpm with no errorsFingerprint checkIntensive background investigation that includes disclosure of applicant’s use of illegal drugs or controlled substancesPolygraphRequired Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) certification within six months of being hired

Employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful completion of all steps of this process.

Training will be provided to the successful candidate on:

Multi-channel radiosComputer and associated software applications and equipmentMulti-line telephonesPolice radio codes and proceduresMethods to obtain complete and accurate information in crisis and emergency situations Text telephone type (TTY) equipmentPublic safety dispatching and call takingComputer Aided Dispatch (CAD)Tucson Police Department database (RMS)Pima Community College student and employee database

The successful candidate will have following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Provide quality customer serviceClear, concise verbal and written communicationReading comprehensionLearn material and pass required tests for certification
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision makingWork prioritization and performing multiple tasksRecord keeping using automated systems and softwareDevelop positive interpersonal relationships

Physical Requirements:

Reach, finger, talk, hear, see, and repetitive motionsExert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objectsWork in a confined area with long periods of sitting or standing as well as frequently working alone
 Directions for Applying and Other Important Information:  

 Attach only the following documents (Items not requested below cannot be considered as part of your application.):

A letter of interest, not to exceed two pages, that describes your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to this assignmentA detailed and up-to-date resume that accounts for and describes all gaps in employmentIf available at time of application, attach unofficial copies of transcripts (legible front and back) for all post-secondary degrees cited in your application.  If selected to move forward to interview, Human Resources must receive official transcripts prior to a final interview.

If you experience any difficulties with the attachments, please call 1.888.neogov1, x201 (1.888.636-4681, x201) for technical assistance.

Human Resources Contact:  Rita Bowden, email: rbowden@pima.edu

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