F/T - BIS Research Sector Specialist - NRG (NY)

Business Information Services (BIS) Research Sector Specialist - NRG

Position Number: 108422  Posting Date: 2012 Jun 25 
Location: USA - NY - New York  Education: Bachelors Degree 
Position Category: Corporate Services  Experience: 3-5 
Position Type: Full-Time  Job Level: Associate 
     

Position Description
Sector Researcher covering all industries within the NRG & Utilities coverage teams with a main focus on Basic Materials (Metals & Mining) Reports to: Sector Head of NRG Research (Sector Knowledge & Performing Research) •Provide value-added (Tier 3) market research of companies, industries and markets to Morgan Stanley businesses in of support strategic financial decision •Manage complex research projects through the delegation of non-core and non-sensitive transactional tasks (Tiers 1 & 2) to alternative resources •Participate in GBIS and CIM strategic task forces and communicate objectives to the team •Carry out General Research requests and cover for other industries as required •Support Sector Head in operational management of the team •Ensure the global team consistently deliver high quality research Content Management (Knowledge Management of Sector Resources) •Participate in the development and implementation of information strategies through the management, deployment and use of key resources and related initiatives •Contribute to the integration of BIS service and product offerings into the Firm’s information strategies: Web 2.0, Morgan Stanley Today, IBDiQ, Key Content etc •Maintain relationships with key product vendors, keeping abreast of product developments, competitor activities, maintaining a formal list of all resources relevant to Sector including contacts, pricing and cross-business unit ownership Client Relationship Management •Build and maintain client relationships with client BU Operations Officers, Assignments Associates, and Senior Management •Proactively monitor client's & the firm's business activities to understand and anticipate client information requirements •Attend client team meetings – keep abreast with developments within client community and contribute expertise where applicable •Retain a heightened awareness of compliance & client confidentiality obligations •Provide advice to business units on the cost of information in order to assist in managing their spend on research

Skills Required
•BA/BS degree in relevant field, Master's preferred •Possess strong knowledge and understanding of NRG sectors and associated resources •Working database knowledge of I.H.S. Global Insight, ThomsonOne Banker, Factiva, CapitalIq, Wood Mackenzie, CMAI Global, CRU, AME Mineral Economics and CERA.

Skills Desired
•Working knowledge of Web2.0 technologies •Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners •Possess strong strategic and critical thinking skills

To Apply
See: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_ms/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=363812&localeCode=en-us&source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE

F/T - Librarian - US Army (Westpoint, NY)

Librarian

Department:Department of the Army
Agency:U.S. Military Academy
Job Announcement Number:NEBR12817633690805D
SALARY RANGE: $77,585.00 to $100,859.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 to Monday, July 09, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1410-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - West Point, NY United States

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens 
JOB SUMMARY:
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
Located in the scenic Hudson River valley, only 50 miles from New York City, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year academic institution, a nationally-renowned historic site, and the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. The undergraduates, known as cadets, are commissioned as officers in the US Army upon graduation. You can watch them on parade or competing as intercollegiate athletes in a wide range of sports events. As a military installation, West Point is a small, self-contained city with housing for the military stationed here in support of the Academy, a Department of Public Works to maintain the roads, grounds and facilities, two libraries (Academic and Community), a military hospital, fire department, chapels, restaurants. West Point's 3,000 civilian employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theatre, the Hudson Valley's premier performing arts center, and recreational facilities such as an 18-hole Golf Course and Ski Slope.

Who May Apply: US Citizens.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a US Citizen.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.

DUTIES:
Prepare and manage daily resource budgest designated to support the United States Military Academy Library.
Develop and maintain a dashboard of library statistics used to inform short and long term planning.
Develop marketing and communication strategy and plan for library services and programs.
Prepare assessment analysis to improve and evolve library services and programs.
Serve as primary event coordinator for special events held in the library.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized experience: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, to Qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-11).  Specialized experience is defined as: experience with budget and accounting in support of academic library operations; assessment practices in support of academic library operations; statistical analysis, marketing and communications practices and capabilities and facilities planning for an academic library.
This position as a librarian is a professional position with a positive education requirement. You must have a Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science.

Other Requirements:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
Defense National Relocation Program is not authorized.
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires a pre-employment background check.
This position requires you to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements.  Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.  Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. 
See: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/319798800

F/T - Comp Intel/KM Director - ADP (NJ)

Director - Competitive Intelligence Knowledge Management

Hiring Company Name: ADP
Hiring Company Industry: Business Services
Number of Employees: 1 - 100 Employees
Total Compensation: Doe
- Base Salary: Doe
Location: Roseland, NJ
You will be redirected to TheLadders.com
Job Description

Requisition #: CRPS46506
Job Title: Director- Competitive Intelligence Knowledge Management
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Roseland
Employment Status: Full Time
Division: Corporate Staff
Job Responsibilities:
(Description)

POSITION SUMMARY:
ADP's Corporate Market Intelligence team is expanding its current capabilities through the addition of a Director of Competitive Intelligence Knowledge Management. The new Director will lead the collection and organization of market and competitive information for ADP's Employer Services division. This position will report to the head of competitive intelligence within our marketing organization, and the role will be based in either ADP's Roseland, NJ office or Alpharetta, GA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary areas of responsibility for this new Director will include, but will not be limited to, the following:Maintain and actively update a centralized, accessible library of all competitive and market assets including all primary sources (field sales networks, custom research reports, etc.) and secondary research sources (industry publications, research reports, and news materials)Gather information on our markets and competitors through a variety of sources including, but not limited to internal data analysis, online research, industry analysts, social media, interviews with clients and prospects, trade shows, and internal interviews Organize, analyze, and distill information on ADP's key markets and competitors into actionable deliverables Lead the creation of internal market intelligence communications including newsletters and summaries of important industry events (including competitor earnings calls, product launches, major news announcements, conference or tradeshows, etc.)Identify intelligence gaps in our central repository and work with other members of the market intelligence team to fill in missing informationTrack and analyze market dynamics and industry developmentsSupport the development of ADP's product strategy, service strategy, marketing strategy, and sales strategy through impactful market and competitive intelligence.
See: https://www.theladders.com/job/jobboard?cr=3918578&pl=ind-2

All Locations:Alpharetta Roseland

Education: Bachelors
Job Category: Marketing
Area of Interest: Research & Analysis

F/T - Tech Svcs Librarian - Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY)

Technical Services Librarian

Continuing Commitments
Institution: Vassar College
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Admin - Libraries
Originally Posted:  06/22/2012
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Notes: included on Affirmative Action email
The Vassar College Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative librarian with a collaborative approach to provide oversight of the Continuing Commitments Unit. This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Library for Technical Services.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will: proactively provide direction and coordination in the acquisition, access, and tracking of continuing resources; monitor and engage with national and international trends in serials discovery and access; oversee a $1.7 million continuing resources budget; develop analytical reports on the Library's continuing commitments to facilitate liaisons' collection development decisions; supervise 3 FTE unit staff; coordinate the work of the Continuing Commitments Unit with other appropriate areas to ensure efficient workflow and communication; interact with publishers and vendors; provide oversight for Serials Solutions 360 products; review cataloging. The incumbent will contribute to the Library's customer service oriented and team-based environment which provides students, faculty and staff with the best possible access and discovery experience.
This position partners closely with the Head of Collection Development & Research Services in her management of the Library's continuing commitments. Participation is also expected in departmental and library-wide projects, as well as library-wide committees. Liaison support to academic departments, bibliographic instruction, Research Services' on-call service, and collection development may be provided by the incumbent, as appropriate.

REQUIRED: 
M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum three years of technical services experience, preferably in a professional position within an academic library. Familiarity with current standards, practices and trends in technical services and with integrated library systems (preferably Innovative's Millennium). Enthusiasm for technological innovation. Proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems. Ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently. Strong service orientation. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to display imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving problems and in mentoring and working with people.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: 
Supervisory experience; reference experience; subject master's degree (preferably in a social science); facility with one or more Asian languages.

TO APPLY: 
Please visit us at https://employment.vassar.edu. To complete your application, you will be required to attach a letter of application, a resume and a list of names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references. This position will remain open until filled.
Application Information
Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Vassar College
Online App. Form:
https://employment.vassar.edu/
Vassar is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

F/T - Knowledge Manager - AccountAbility Global (NY)

Knowledge Manager

 

Originally Posted on: June 21, 2012
Posted by: AccountAbility Global
About this position: Aligning with the overall organisational strategy, this position is responsible for driving the knowledge management agenda within AccountAbility, ensuring best practice in the creation, collection, storage, use, and sharing of our content and Intellectual Property (IP) of the business. This role also includes co-responsibility, along with Human Resources (HR), for the AccountAbility Training Program, spanning from the identification of the training requirements of the firm, through to the coordination of the development and delivery of the training.

Responsibilities: 
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge Management:
Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy
Design specific strategies and processes for the creation, collection, storage, use, and sharing of content and Intellectual Property (IP) including templates, CV’s, credentials and case studies, proposals, methodologies, deliverables and work products, thought leadership, training materials etc
Champion Knowledge Management Best Practice
Develop and implement an end-to-end process for the capture, storage, retrieval and protection of content and IP, including the day to day management of the Knowledge Database
Enable the sharing of tacit and explicit knowledge across the organisation through the creation of networks, subject matter experts, insight sharing events, tools and other forms of collaboration
Training (together with HR):
Develop and manage the AccountAbility Training Program
Conduct training needs assessments
Advise on training frameworks, methods and formats to produce and deliver effective and impactful learning
Propose, review and engage internal and external training resources
Manage appropriate training resources and tools, such as presentations, webinar materials and recordings, user guides and trainer materials
Organise the logistics and delivery of training sessions
Capture participant feedback for continuous improvement
 
Skills and Qualifications:
University degree and at least 5 – 7 years of experience within Knowledge/Information Management and supporting toolsets
Experience in developing document management and collaboration based solutions along with a solid understanding of taxonomies, data models and structures
Proven track record of implementation of knowledge and information management strategies and practices
Experience in the creation, coordination and delivery of training programs
Evidence of delivering business projects on time, on budget and with high quality standards
Experience of Knowledge Management in a consulting or professional services would be preferable
Excellent organisational and documentation skills
Excellent inter-personal and facilitation skills
Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software applications including database management, content and document creation management, project management, word processing, spreadsheets, etc


How to apply: 
To apply for this position, please send a Letter of Application and Resume with ‘Knowledge and Training Manager’ in the title to Claire Head, Director of Human Resources, AccountAbility claire.head@accountability.org
Your letter of application should clearly outline:

The skills and attributes that make you a good fit for this role (why are you right for AccountAbility?)
Why this role is the right one for you at this point in your career path (why is AccountAbility right for you?)
See: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/zZZkmmNCW9h4/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

F/T - Web Support Mgr - Elsevier (Penn, PA)

Web Support Manager

HEA000TR
Health Sciences : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia


Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of content is unparalleled, spanning virtually every STM field in the world and includes such distinguished brands as Gray's Anatomy, The Lancet and Cell. Using innovative technology, we deliver our content through tools that help our customers be more productive and successful in their work. ScienceDirect delivers the worlds' leading journals electronically to over 11 million readers in 200 countries. And physicians in 95 percent of teaching hospitals rely on MD Consult to get critical information that can save lives. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Description
The Web Support Manager is responsible to ensure the maximum effectiveness and efficiency of Expert Consult, Elsevier’s integrated online medical library. 

Responsibilities
Ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency of web-based product platform
·         Interpret web analytics to inform content direction and drive usage
·         Work closely with internal team to translate analytics into actionable recommendations
·         Facilitate lead generation and potential revenue opportunities
·         Collaborate on development of new product platform as it evolves
               
Project Management
·         Work with internal teams to ensure that decisions are implemented in a timely and accurate manner
·         Analyze updated components to ensure an engaging user experience
·         Develop and generate reports and documentation as required, combining web usage statistics (e.g., activations, traffic), feature summaries, and financial results to enable in-depth analysis
·         Provide administrative support and coverage as necessary (book setup, content loading, landing page creation/revision, launch notices, troubleshooting, etc)
Qualifications

Key Competencies:
·         Thorough understanding of web analytics (web, mobile, video data) and multi-level campaign structures
·         Ability to translate analytical data into practical and cost effective solutions to drive platform growth
·         Project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
·         Must possess excellent analytical, verbal and written skills with the ability to think creatively and solve problems

General Knowledge & Technical Skills
·         Experienced in navigating large quantities of data to create focused reports, analyses, and recommendations
·         SEO/SEM, metrics, KPIs
·         MS Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
·         Website structure tools : HTML, XML, Ajax, CSS, Cold Fusion (content frames)
·         Strong initiative, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Required Education & Experience
·         Bachelor’s degree
·         Minimum of 3 years experience with web analytics
·         Experience utilizing web analytics software, preferably Unica NetInsight
See: https://reedelsevier.taleo.net/careersection/51/jobdetail.ftl?job=202330&src=JB-11660

F/T - Advanced Referencing Services Specialist - (Wilton, CT)

Advanced Referencing Services Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Advanced Referencing Services Specialist with the desire to provide top-notch service to our blue chip clients.  In this role you will utilize your strong on-line search skills to conduct advanced reference work, citation verification and copyright clearance for hard-to-find documents utilizing specialized in-house and commercial databases. 

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional recent MLS graduate with a strong desire to work with both leading edge software and some of the most highly respected companies from a variety of industries.  This position will be located in Wilton, CT and will report to our Client Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

·         Ensure document orders are accurately matched to bibliographic records in internal databases by consulting multiple online library catalogs

·         Perform searches across specialized databases to verify citations and update internal database information

·         Locate source publications containing hard-to-find documents including journal articles, theses and dissertations, periodicals, conference proceedings and patents

·         Obtain copyright permissions for hard-to-clear documents

·         Initiate contact with publishers and vendors to fill document requests

·         Communicate order status updates to clients

Requirements

·         MS degree in library and information science

·         2 years experience in a corporate or academic research position

·         Proficiency using citation databases such as PubMed

·         Knowledge of university and library catalogues

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Proven customer service orientation

·         Strong aptitude for learning new software

How to Apply

Please send resumes to careers@infotrieve.com.

Infotrieve is a global leader in information services and content management technology for businesses.  For more than 20 years we have been providing corporate information centers, R&D facilities, and legal, business affairs and product professionals in more than half the Fortune 500 with a broad array of software solutions and services.