The Urban Fellows Program is sponsored by The City of New York and administered by the department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).  The program is designed to introduce America’s finest college students and graduates to local government and public service.

The Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with an intensive seminar series that explores the current urban issues which have an impact on public policy. The program is richly diverse in that participants come from all over the country to work in New York City.

After participating in an extensive interview process, New York City Urban Fellows are placed at an array of agencies across the city where they learn about public policy through a hands-on approach. 

This knowledge is supplemented by a series of workshops that help to promote a deep understanding of the structure of New York City government.  The program seeks to ensure that every Urban Fellow comprehends the intricacies of City, State and Federal finance and the interaction between these levels of government. 

During the year, these lessons are further enhanced by group trips to Washington D.C. and Albany, where the Fellows meet face-to-face with the representatives and policy-makers who help shape life in New York City. 

Each class of New York City Urban Fellows works from September through the middle of May. For their services, the program provides:

• A nine-month stipend of $30,000
• Health Insurance coverage

Eligibility is based on when you achieve your undergraduate (BA, BS) degree from a four-year college. For the 2010-2011 program, Urban Fellows will only accept applications from candidates who:

• Receive(d) their Bachelor’s Degree in the Spring of ‘08, ‘09 or ‘10
• Can commit to a the nine-month Fellowship
• Agree to suspend any graduate study or outside work for the duration of the Fellowship
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States after graduation and for the entire fellowship period. Applicants must meet the criteria set forth by the I-9, “Employment Eligibility Verification,” from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Students may apply via the link above; the deadline is January 7, 2010.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
Website: http:/www.med.yale.edu/omca/smep
Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the SMDEP offers intensive science enrichment for freshman and sophomores interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Students attend weekly seminars and workshops as well as social and cultural events. Participants receive a stipend of $500.00, and travel expenses of $100. Housing and meals are provided at no cost to the program participant. The application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.

Among their benefits you will find the following:

Junior Institute—

• Full tuition at a PPIA JSI (University of Michigan, University of Maryland, University of California, Berkley, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon University)
• Minimum $1,000 stipend
• University Housing with a meal plan
• Books and related course materials

PPIA Fellows—-

• Recruitment by PPIA graduate School Consortium Schools
• Application fee waivers
• Minimum $5K scholarship upon enrollment in a PPIA Consortium School
• Additional networks and resources for internships and full-time employment.

DESCRIPTION:

The National Headquarters of the American Lung Association is seeking a Director, Finance.  Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all field financial reporting and analysis.  Ensure systems provide for the reliable retrieval and analysis of field and National Headquarters finance information.  Manage the billing, accounts receivables and collection activities.  Develop and implement accounting and finance solutions to emerging field and national office policies and problems.  Support the nationwide analytical needs including detail analysis of revenue and field related programs and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full charge responsibility for the analysis and preparation of all nationwide interim and year-end financial reports.  Oversee the distribution of monthly and annual nationwide reports.  Produce, upon request, special in-depth analysis reports for leadership and field executives.  Review and analyze field association financial statements and 990’s and related supporting schedules.  Provide support and accounting/financial expertise in the process.  Prepare contract recommendations for field associations.  Develop and interpret financial reports and data to senior staff and volunteer leadership (Board) to assist in decision making processes.  Support the Chief Financial Officer in the design and development of periodic presentations and updates to leadership, committees and workgroups.  Provide timely, accurate and relevant information as requested on an ad-hoc basis.  Provide direction to field association executives and local directors to ensure successful coordination all required financial reporting and to foster sharing of best practices.  Periodically lead nationwide efforts that will include the Association CFOs in areas of standardization and improvements in reporting.  Responsible for the billing, accounts receivables and collections activities of the National Headquarters.  Design and implement accounting systems and procedures.  Collaborate with management at the national and local level to develop standardized best practices criteria and to conform to a uniform chart of accounts, financial statements and accounting systems and policies.  Identify problems with current system and make recommendations as necessary.  Implement MIP consolidation module to perform automatic consolidation of Association financial statements.  Ensure proper and consistent financial accounting techniques and policies are adopted by field association and used in operations, and that revenues are appropriately recorded and monies due to either the field offices or National Headquarters are recorded and/or paid.  Serve as primary liaison between the national headquarters and field associations to ensure that coordinated efforts result in consistent and efficient financial accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA/MBA preferred).  Minimum of 7 – 10 years’ accounting/auditing experience.  At least three years of supervisory experience.  Knowledge of non-profit accounting and regulations.  Excellent written and oral communications skills.  Ability to interact effectively with senior management and volunteers.  Ability to identify problems and propose appropriate solutions.  Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing and presentation applications.  Ability to travel when necessary.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please send/ e-mail letter of application and resume (indicating position title and/or job number) with salary requirements to:

Maria Vanegas-Zea

American Lung Association

14 Wall Street, Suite 8C

New York, NY  10005

 E-mail:   alahr@lungusa.org

 APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:  open until filled

PAX (paxusa.org) is a national non profit working to end gun violence. In addition to creating a national presence, PAX implements comprehensive programs on a local level. These programs are often funded through government grants or private foundations. PAX is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee these local programs and ensure that all goals are met. The Senior Program Manager will be supervising three Program Managers responsible for the day-to-day management of programs throughout the US.  With the support of the Program Managers, the Senior Program Manager will:

1.              Manage the progress of each local program, ensuring that all objectives are met;

2.              Research/develop opportunities for implementation in additional communities;

3.              Manage all aspects of special events, such as National Safe Schools Week and ASK Day;

4.              Create, maintain and leverage relationships with partner organizations;

5.              Produce quarterly newsletter

 The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in program management, some in a supervisory capacity and excellent communication skills. Please email cover letter and resume to jennie@paxusa.org.  Resumes sent without a thoughtful cover letter will not be reviewed.

Resumes can be sent to Seanna Carter (CUNY BA Alumna) at seanna.carter@kbcc.cuny.edu and must include a cover letter.