February 21, 2013

Weekly Tip:
Follow this list of Do Nots on job applications to avoid missing your chances of getting that interview! DO NOT:
- Skim the instructions: Be sure you read carefully and slowly. - Exaggerate you qualifications: avoid the temptation to build up your credentials, fabrication can lead to immediate dismissal - Respond with generic statements: instead of generic answers on your skills/experience, highlight and front load the skills that are most relevant to the job in which you are applying for - Write a list of duties: when describing a job, stay away from listing the duties and instead describe how you added value to the job - Write See Attached: Many employers will screen the application first, so even if information may be duplicated on a resume, take the time to fill in the blanks - Have Spelling/Grammatical Errors: - List an unprofessional sounding email: If your email address sounds non-professional, it is recommended to set up an account for job related purposes.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Ithaca College is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Staff/Administrative Vacancies: Facilities Attendant: Perform a variety of custodial and general housekeeping duties involving the care, cleaning and stocking of supplies in College buildings, offices and residential areas. Provide customer service to assist in promoting a hospitable environment and positive perceptions of College facilities. Patrol Officer: Full-time position to perform a variety of crime prevention, surveillance and law enforcement duties to protect the lives of students, staff and faculty, protect College property and maintain public order and safety on the Ithaca College campus Leadership Gifts Associate: Full-time position to provide high level programmatic, analytical and prospect management support for the Leadership Gifts program with a prime focus on the Presidents Associates and Parent Giving programs within it. Coordinator of Fieldwork Experiences: Full-time position to works collaboratively, on behalf of the All College Teacher Education Committee (ACTEC), with faculty members in the Ithaca College teacher education programs and with administrators, teachers, and other school district personnel on placement and assessment of student field-based experiences, supporting the department-based programs as appropriate to their needs. Faculty Vacancies: Assistant Professor- Chemistry: Full-time, three-year, non-tenure eligible Assistant Professor position, with the possibility of renewal for three-year terms in the future, in the Chemistry department to begin August 16, 2013. Primary teaching responsibilities are in general chemistry and organic chemistry for non-majors. Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow- Chemistry: Two-year, non-tenure-eligible position. We are a research-active chemistry department at an undergraduate institution with a continuing mission to lead in undergraduate education and research ventures that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry.

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