Local Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is opening a new office in your area and will begin operations for conducting the 2010 Census. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your job skills, further your career and improve your community!

Call Toll-Free at: 1-866-861-2010 or go to: www.census.gov/detroit fro more information on how to apply.

US Census Office Regional Job Openings:

Office Staff Fall 2009 & Early 2010

Office Clerk - $8.25-12.50 per hour

Recruiting Assistant - $12.25-18.00 per hour

Administrative Assistant - $9.75-15.00 per hour

Office Operations Supervisor - $11.25-17.00 per hour

Field Staff Early 2010

Enumerator - $11.50 - 16.50 per hour

Crew Leader - $12.25 - 18.00 per hour

Crew Leader Assistant - $10.75-16.50 per hour

Field Operations Supervisor - $13.75-19.50 per hour

300 River Place Dr., Suite 2950

Detroit, MI 48207

ITOxygen, a part of Michigan Tech's Enterprise program, is looking for programmers willing to join an enterprise. ITOxygen works on designing software for non-profits companies/organizations. Some of the companies we've worked for include Lake Linden City Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters, IBM, Boy Scouts, The Nature Conservatory and many others. For more information please go to www.itoxygen.com

We even pay our programmers, something that is unique to our Enteprise. Starting pay is 8 dollars an hour with the opportunity to grow to 12 dollars an hour. Time is flexible around your school schedule.

Desired

The ability to work 1-10 hours a week.

1 year of programming knowledge.

Able to attend general meeting at 5pm Wednesday afternoon

719 M&M

Division: System Administration Services, Michigan Tech University

Title: Student Assistant System Administrator - (2) positions available

Pay-Rate: Between $7.40 - 8.00/hr starting


Description: Entry level student position. This position will assist current full time System Administration staff perform day-to-day tasks related to the maintenance of the MTU Administrative Departments workstations and applications. You work as a team with 16 other students and the full time staff. This is a 10-15hr/week position during the school year, possibly more in the summer.

Description of SAS:

System Administration Services (SAS) is the department that takes care of computer workstations and software for the majority of the Administrative departments at Michigan Tech. We take care of around 600 machines, and even more people. Providing excellent levels of customer service is our primary goal. We help users with installing applications, diagnosing problems, building new machines, fixing broken machines and pretty much anything to do with Technology and the user.

We work 8-5 Monday thru Friday.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

- Work on Windows and Mac application and workstation support
- Resolve support requests in our WebRT (Request Tracking System), relating to customer requests.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, both on Windows and Mac workstations.
- Assist other administrators in maintaining standard software and workstation configurations.
- Assist other SAS staff as needed.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Knowledge of installing, maintaining, and diagnosing Windows XP/Vista or Mac OSX based workstations in an office environment.
- PC hardware maintenance/repair experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of equipment.
- Active Drivers License and good driving record
- Experience with Windows Network File Sharing protocols.
- Experience scripting in some administrative language (Batch, Perl, Visual Basic, etc).
- Experience training users in complex topics, and making presentations to an internal audience.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently without direct supervision and manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Requested Materials:

Students who are applying should send a informal resume to itsas@mtu.edu with "SAS Student Job" in the subject. Included in their informal resume should be a short email or cover letter explaining their interests in Computers/System Administration and what they enjoy working on or are hoping to learn more about. Examples would be:

"I've worked with Windows computers in high school, we ran Windows XP. I helped people with Office 2003 questions. I'm hoping to find a job that can teach me more about the operating system."

"In the past I've spent time working with RedHat linux and Mac OSX. I would like to work with computers and help people. I've got a lot of skills with OSX and teaching others how to do cool things."

If there are any questions about applying or the positions please feel free to call SAS at (906)487-3636 or email itsas@mtu.edu.

217 Admin Building, Michigan Tech

Call for details.

PO Box 455

Calumet, MI 49913

The Michigan Tech Lode is looking for writers in almost every department. Interested in stirring up controversy with hard-hitting news reports? Have strong opinions on what is happening around campus? Maybe you want to write reviews on campus cultural events, or even CDs and DVDs? Any area you are looking to work in, we can use your talents.

Previous experience with AP style is preferred. Newspaper experience a serious plus. This is a paid position.

If you are interested, please visit mtulode.com/employment and fill out our application form. Be sure to include your resume, and have writing samples available upon request.

The Michigan Tech Lode is currently accepting applications for our News Editor position. Section editor positions require great organizational and communication skills. Duties include, but are not limited to: story assignment, editing for style and grammar, meeting moderation, staff coordination and ensuring adherence to all deadlines.

Previous experience working with newspapers and/or InDesign is preferred, but some training can be provided for the right individual.

This is a paid position.

If interested, please visit www.mtulode.com/employment and fill out our application form. Please have writing examples ready upon request.

The Lode is looking for a motivated individual to take over the position of Business Manager. The Business Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lode, and the adherence to annual budgets.

Qualified individuals should have extraordinary organizational skills, an eye for detail, and have taken some basic business courses. We are looking for a Sophomore or Junior who will be here for the nest few years. This is a paid position, and pay is negotiable.

If interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter to rbgoodel@mtu.edu with the Subject line "Business Manager Application".

106B Memorial Union Building

1400 Townsend Drive