CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Accounting Operations Analyst

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Closing date: April 20, 2024

Job Title: Accounting Operations Analyst

CNA Business Area:  Finance

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on: Fall 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office

Education requirements:

  • Working toward an Accounting/Finance/Business related AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

​As a crucial member of our Accounting Operations team, the analyst will play a pivotal role in performing accounting, operational and financial close related activities including interacting with global partners. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Apprentice can also expect to:

  • ​​​Accounting Operations table-stakes  
    • ​Perform accounting, operational and financial close related activities requiring an understanding of general accounting principles and may include but are not limited to preparing journal entries, checking supporting entries, daily accounts payable balancing, account reconciliations, and/or account reporting analysis. 
    • ​Foster a collaborative and transparent team culture by promoting open communication and information sharing 
  • ​Special Projects 
    • ​Assist in current finance special projects, such as financial system testing efforts, compliance audits both internal and external, and new technology initiatives.  
    • ​Actively participate in the build out of the Center of Excellence for bank and other ledger account reconciliations  
  • ​Continuous Improvement 
    • ​Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and delivery capabilities. 
    • ​Identify and address impediments to the team’s progress and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.​​ 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • ​​​​​Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • ​Knowledge of Microsoft tools (e.g., Excel)  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment​​​​ 

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Compensation – $24/hour
  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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Accenture – Strategy & Consulting Apprentice

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Accenture: Strategy & Consulting Apprentice

Kickstart your career by joining Accenture’s Apprenticeship Program! This is a full-time, year-long salaried position providing a structured, “earn and learn” experience.

If you are looking for on-the-job training, enjoy learning new things and are excited about a hands-on experience in an innovative workplace this is an opportunity for you.

What is the Accenture Apprenticeship Program?

The program provides mentorship, formal learning, on-the-job training, and on-going coaching to help build skills with the opportunity to advance into a career with Accenture.

Accenture is seeking candidates without either a US 4-year college degree or a foreign degree that is equivalent from an education and skills perspective who are curious, creative, detail oriented and collaborative. This program requires you to be in person at your local office.

 

What type of work might be in a typical day?

  • Work with project team members to help clients understand the performance of their business, promote data-driven decisions and design solutions to meet their business needs.
  • Assist in the analysis of an organization and the design of its process and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology.
  • Identify customer requirements and define the future state and/or business solution.
  • Develop functional expertise in various aspects of the delivery lifecycle and participate in requirements sessions, testing and provide support to Developers and System Analysts.
  • Support the resolution of technology and data issues.
  • Serve account teams and business groups providing project management support through proactive monitoring, managing, and reporting on execution of deliverables.

 

What will you bring to the role?

  • Leverage your quest for knowledge to learn about every stage of the project – from business processes, organizational strategies, project management, and an interest in technology.
  • Use your creativity to design and build dashboards, reports, and visual products while developing your ability to analyze data. Leverage your strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills to support project deliverables.
  • Engage your curiosity to change the way people experience interactions with technology, each other and with companies.
  • Show up as a self-starter demonstrating a proactive approach to tasks and motivation to innovate, problem solve, and drive results.
  • Display your collaborative spirit while connecting with team members to help solve complex business needs. Contribute to the team while maintaining a focus on time-management, organization, flexibility and strong communication skills.
  • Rely on your attention to detail while acting as a detective, looking closely at software to make sure everything’s working to specification while helping ensure data quality.

 

Start Date: June, 2024

Here’s what you need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Bonus Points if you:

  • Have a strong track record of good grades
  • Can look at problems both analytically and creatively
  • Feel comfortable speaking up and sharing your thoughts in person and in writing
  • Are curious about business and technology and want to constantly learn
  • Have experience being on a team –– at school, at another job, or in the military
  • Have experience or interest in Data Analysis, System Analysis, Tech, Project Management
  • Can use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Exposure to Excel functions such as pivot tables, v-look ups, macros

Before you Apply:

Click here to download sample resume and cover letter

Resume Template

Cover Letter Template

Contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

How to Apply:

  1. Review this job description
  2. Update your Resume and Cover Letter (templates below)

  3. Apply on this link

  4. Follow up directly with Accenture for further instructions.

Important Information

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture.  Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Travel Considerations
Apprentices are expected to be staffed locally and if that is the case, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from your assignment or client site. Please keep in mind that not all assignments and clients are located near public transportation. Typically Travel beyond the local office or project site is not part of the day-to-day experience of the apprenticeship program, however, in select cases you may be traveling 80-100%; it truly depends on the business need and match for your skill set.

Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 505,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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Northwestern University-Award Management Apprentice (AMA)

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Job Title: Award Management Apprentice (AMA)

Pay: 17.50 per hour

Starts on:  January

Modality: In-person

Schedule for AMA role: Two full-time days of 7.5 hours each (8:30am – 5pm) &  One half-day (8:30am – 12pm, or 1pm – 4:30pm, or 1:30pm – 5pm)

Apprenticeship Summary:

Award Management Associate – Award Management Apprentice (AMA)

Northwestern University is searching for an apprentice to join our Sponsored Research Awards Management team as an Awards Management Associate apprentice. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to operational excellence by ensuring the accurate and timely set up of university-wide research awards and processing of award-related activities for all Northwestern University schools, departments, Centers and units on its Evanston, Illinois, Chicago, and Doha Qatar campuses.  

The expectation we hold for this position within the Sponsored Research office, as for all members of Northwestern University, is to perform at the highest level of professionalism in representation both internally and externally.  

 This position provides an opportunity to learn, develop, and complement a portfolio of professional skills and experience that includes attention to detail, business and financial management, and effective communication. The AMA will be encouraged to pursue and achieve their own professional goals by demonstrating such attributes as accountability, proficiency, integrity, and positivity.      

Northwestern Sponsored Research is committed to being BRAVE (Battling Racism And Valuing Equity). Through deliberate words and actions, we endeavor to confirm to our colleagues that we see them and acknowledge their humanity and value.  

The Awards Management Associate will support the Office for Research mission and values by exhibiting the following core values: understanding empathy, model accountability, ensure fairness, embrace community, and value creativity. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities.  

  •  Sponsored Research Awards Financial Account Establishment 

Under the direction of the Director of Awards Management, and following established guidelines: Create compliant sponsored research award accounts in electronic research administration and financial management systems efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy; review accepted and negotiated sponsored research awards, contracts and agreements from a wide spectrum of sponsors (e.g., federal and state governments, corporate and industry, non-federal and foundations) to determine the following:  appropriate account types, payment structures, subawards and associated terms and conditions regarding budgeting, expenditure allowances and disallowances, granted authorities, university financial commitments, program income, and invoicing requirements in order to create appropriate account structures for award setup and management.

 

  • Non-Financial Post Award Administration of Sponsored Research Awards

Following established guidelines:  Review and assess sponsor communications for sponsored research lifecycle award administration requirements and actions, which may include award amendments, period of performance adjustments and extensions, funding increases or decreases, added obligations, terminations, key personnel changes, cost share, and closeout activities. Review and/or process requests from university units to create new subprojects for established awards. Complete systematic maintenance of aging and problematic award records through their resolution. Ensure award actions remain compliant with university, sponsor, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations). Review for accuracy and completeness technical/programmatic Research Performance Progress Reports for grants made by the National Institutes of Health.

 Requirements

  • An Associate degree (or pursuing) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Ability to review and interpret policies and procedures
  • Willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment and to test and adopt electronic solutions
  • Excellent math, analytical, and customer service skills
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and customer-focused orientation
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and work effectively within multiple software and business systems simultaneously
  • Some business, finance, or information technology experience preferred

Before you Apply:

Click here to download sample resume and cover letter

Resume Template

Cover Letter Template

Contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your résumé and cover letter will be screened by CCC. IF you meet the requirements for the position, you’ll be contacted for next steps.

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Allstate Insurance – Apprentice Program

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The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Plus, Allstate is changing how, when, and where we work-to lead us boldly into our future. We’re empowering our employees to create better ways of working through more intentional use of communication and collaboration practices, processes and tools.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them.

Apprentice Start Date – August 2023

  • 1 year or 2 year in length depending on degree completion
  • Fully remote opportunity
  • Eligible candidate may be offered full time roles following the apprenticeship

Job Description

Start your career with a part-time job while you’re earning your associate degree! Apply to be a part of the Allstate Apprenticeship Program, a 12-24 month, fully remote, paid opportunity designed to give you hands-on experience in a career-related field while you are enrolled at a community or technical college.

Think that working in the insurance field can’t be exciting, rewarding, and challenging? Think again. As an apprentice at Allstate, you’ll contribute to projects and systems that have a real impact on our business while working in a collaborative environment that builds you up and supports long-term growth in your skills and career. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And you’ll have fun doing it! Join a company of individuals with hopes, plans and passions, all using and developing our talents for good, at work and in life.

Apprentice Positions:

(Click on each one to download the job description)

Qualified candidates will get matched with a specific role based on their intended career interest, academic qualifications, and work experience for the full duration of the program.

Learn 

Apprentices will spend between 20-30 hours a week engaged in hands-on learning to help build a strong career foundation. We provide flexible scheduling to accommodate your life and school commitments.  Students should be enrolled for the duration of the apprenticeship period.

Earn 

Apprentices will receive a comprehensive total rewards package that includes pay, benefits and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life. You can choose whatever benefits are most important to you. Plus, you’ll have the option to take advantage of Allstate’s tuition assistance program.

Develop 

Allstate partners with a Chicago-based non-profit, One Million Degrees (OMD). OMD hosts monthly virtual mandatory professional development sessions and provides regular check-ins to ensure you’re on track to achieve your academic and career goals. Additionally, all participants are assigned an Allstate mentor to help you network with peers and leaders across the organization.

Apprentices will start August 21, 2023 with a week-long orientation  

Job Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking pathway at a community or technical college
  • Must be enrolled in courses related to intended career field
  • Must be in good academic standing at attending institution
  • Must not currently be participating in another apprenticeship program (virtual or in person)
  • Has completed no more than 30 semester credit hours by August 2023

Skills:

  • Confident, professional written and oral communication skills
  • Basic critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Intermediate relationship building skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn

Compensation Data

Compensation offered for this role is between $21 – $28/hour and is based on the role the apprentice is hired into.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®.

Before you Apply:

 

Click here to download sample resume and cover letter

Resume Template

Cover Letter Template

 

 

Attend All State Virtual Info Session on Thursday April 14th from 1pm to 4pm, click here to RSVP and receive the link to join!

We also suggest that you contact one of the following Directors of Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your resume, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate
  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate ( https://bit.ly/KKcareerappointment)
  • Truman – Meredith Gallo Murphy – on Navigate
Contact through email:
  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez – MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College – Charlene Haymond-Bussell – chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College – Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

If so, you will receive the official link to Allstate’s Apprenticeship program application.

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BCMA Investment Banking Chicago Apprenticeship

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CITI – BCMA Investment Banking Chicago Apprenticeship

Who is CITI and what is Investment Banking?

  • One of the largest financial institutions globally
  • Investment bankers advise corporations on mergers & acquisitions, and facilitate equity and debt capital raising
  • Citi has the premier investment banking office in Chicago with 40+ bankers serving clients in a variety of sectors including: Industrials, Automotive, Business Services, Metals & Mining, Consumer and Healthcare

City Colleges of Chicago and Citigroup Investment Banking Chicago office have partnered to create an apprenticeship Program for CCC students. Students will have an opportunity through this apprenticeship to work along side Investment bankers from one of the leading banks on Wall Street. This unique opportunity will provide a skill-set transferable across multiple businesses as you start to prep for your future career!

Application Deadline is March 15, 2023.

Start Date is June 2023 to April 2024

Location: Hybrid

Open to CCC Harold Washing Students who are planning to transfer to a 4-year.

Eligibility:

  • Students intending to matriculate at a 4-year institution following graduation from CCC
  • High achieving, underrepresented minority students in their second year at CCC
  • Students interested in a career in finance

Compensation and Benefits for Apprentices:

  • Compensation – $25 per hour, 20 hours a week

Program Highlights for Apprentices:

  • Advance career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Potential for Scholarships of $15,000 towards tuition at four-year college / university
  • Potential to convert apprenticeship into full-time investment banking career following
    graduation from four-year college or university
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to invested employers

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

If so, you will receive next steps to complete the application process with CITI.

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Northwestern University-Award Management Apprentice

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Apprenticeship Summary:

Award Management Associate – Award Management Apprentice (AMA)

Northwestern University is searching for an apprentice to join our Sponsored Research Awards Management team as an Awards Management Associate apprentice. The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to operational excellence by ensuring the accurate and timely set up of university-wide research awards and processing of award-related activities for all Northwestern University schools, departments, Centers and units on its Evanston, Illinois, Chicago, and Doha Qatar campuses.

The expectation we hold for this position within the Sponsored Research office, as for all members of Northwestern University, is to perform at the highest level of professionalism in representation both internally and externally.

This position provides an opportunity to learn, develop, and complement a portfolio of professional skills and experience that includes attention to detail, business and financial management, and effective communication. The AMA will be encouraged to pursue and achieve their own professional goals by demonstrating such attributes as accountability, proficiency, integrity, and positivity.

Northwestern Sponsored Research is committed to being BRAVE (Battling Racism And Valuing Equity). Through deliberate words and actions, we endeavor to confirm to our colleagues that we see them and acknowledge their humanity and value.

Rate of Pay: 17.50/hr

Desired Start Date: January 2023 (after winter break)

The Awards Management Associate will support the Office for Research mission and values by exhibiting the following core values: understand empathy, model accountability, ensure fairness, embrace community, and value creativity. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities.

  •  Sponsored Research Awards Financial Account Establishment 

Under the direction of the Director of Awards Management, and following established guidelines: Create compliant sponsored research award accounts in electronic research administration and financial management systems efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy; review accepted and negotiated sponsored research awards, contracts and agreements from a wide spectrum of sponsors (e.g., federal and state governments, corporate and industry, non-federal and foundations) to determine the following:  appropriate account types, payment structures, subawards and associated terms and conditions regarding budgeting, expenditure allowances and disallowances, granted authorities, university financial commitments, program income, and invoicing requirements in order to create appropriate account structures for award setup and management.

 

  • Non-Financial Post Award Administration of Sponsored Research Awards

Following established guidelines:  Review and assess sponsor communications for sponsored research lifecycle award administration requirements and actions, which may include award amendments, period of performance adjustments and extensions, funding increases or decreases, added obligations, terminations, key personnel changes, cost share, and closeout activities. Review and/or process requests from university units to create new subprojects for established awards. Complete systematic maintenance of aging and problematic award records through their resolution. Ensure award actions remain compliant with university, sponsor, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations). Review for accuracy and completeness technical/programmatic Research Performance Progress Reports for grants made by the National Institutes of Health.

 Requirements

  • An Associate degree (or pursuing) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Ability to review and interpret policies and procedures
  • Willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment and to test and adopt electronic solutions
  • Excellent math, analytical, and customer service skills
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and customer-focused orientation
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and work effectively within multiple software and business systems simultaneously
  • Some business, finance, or information technology experience preferred
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Northwestern University-Sponsored Research Apprentice

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Apprenticeship Summary:

Northwestern University is searching for an apprentice to join our Sponsored Research Subcontracts Management team as Assistant Sponsored Research Officer (ASRO). The successful candidate will contribute to our commitment to operational excellence by supporting the outgoing subcontract operational activities such as subrecipient risk assessment, maintaining the central risk assessment repository and other related activities as assigned. The Sponsored Research Subcontracts Management team does subcontract processing for all Northwestern University schools, departments, Centers and units on its Evanston, Illinois, Chicago, and Doha Qatar campuses.

The expectation we hold for this position within the Sponsored Research Office, and for all members of Northwestern University, is to perform at the highest level of professionalism in representation both internally and externally. The ASRO will operate both independently and as a member of a team to achieve the goals of the office and university.

This provides an opportunity to develop and complement a portfolio of professional skills and experience that includes attention to detail, business, and financial management, subcontracting, and effective communication. The ASRO will be encouraged to pursue and achieve their own professional goals through dedicated accountability and individualism.

Northwestern Sponsored Research is committed to being BRAVE (Battling Racism And Valuing Equity). Through deliberate words and actions, we endeavor to confirm to our colleagues that we see them and acknowledge their humanity and value.

Rate of Pay: 17.50/hr

Desired Start Date: January 2023 (after winter break)

The ASRO will support the Office for Research mission and values by exhibiting the following: understand empathy, model accountability, ensure fairness, embrace community, and value creativity. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities.

Risk Assessment 

  • Gathers and reviews information for subrecipient risk assessment using appropriate resources that house such information; creates, updates the central risk assessment folders accordingly to support subcontracting to wide range of subrecipient entities (IHE, other non-profit/non-IHE, for-profit, and non-US) for subcontracts funded by a wide range of federal, industry, foundation, private, government and other sponsors.
  • Develops productive working relationships with Northwestern research administrators, Investigators, researchers, internal staff, and external subrecipient entity administrators to facilitate subrecipient risk assessment to ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies and procedures, as well as those of subcontracting/collaborating institutions and partners.

Other 

  • Interprets and articulates institutional and sponsor policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Proactively keeps Subcontracts Management team apprised of changes in policies and regulations of federal and non-federal grantor agencies. Identifies potential risk assessment, related procedural, and/or policy issues affecting subcontracts issuance and works with appropriate team members and other stakeholders to resolve risk assessment related issues.
  • Attends all staff and regular campus-wide training and research administration meetings to keep current with federal agency, state and other sponsor requirements, timelines, and policy issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 Requirements

  • An Associate degree (or pursuing) OR equivalent combination of education, training, experience
  • Ability to review and interpret policies and procedures
  • Willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment and to test and adopt electronic solutions
  • Excellent customer service skills and customer-focused orientation
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to learn, adapt and work effectively within multiple software and business systems simultaneously
  • Some business, finance, or information technology experience preferred
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City of Chicago – Special Assistant/Administrative, Office of the Mayor

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Special Assistant/Administrative Assistant, Office of the Mayor

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Provides support to the Deputy Mayor(s), assists on special projects & maintains internal & external relations with City Departments & stakeholders. Performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Provides Vetting for all Citywide Shakman Exempt positions, as well as Boards and Commissions & all Mayoral Staff personnel (volunteer, consultants, fellows, etc)
  • Support for Deputy Mayor(s) including scheduling departmental & external meetings
  • Point of Contact in Mayor’s Office for Departmental concerns and complaints from constituents
  • Assist on special projects as assigned

NOTE:    The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

  • High School Diploma
  • Excellent time management & organizational skills
  • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments and city agencies
  • Effective, versatile and action oriented
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • General office environment

EQUIPMENT

  • Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
  • Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., computer, modems)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

  • Microsoft Word Programs
  • City & Department ordinances, policies, procedures, rules & regulations

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking

Other Work Requirements

  • Attention to detail – pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
  • Initiative – demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges and responsibilities when asked
  • Flexibility – be open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace
  • Dependability – demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations

THIS POSITION IS SHAKMAN EXEMPT

All employees of the City of Chicago must demonstrate commitment to and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, and City ordinances and rules; the City’s Ethics standards; and other City policies and procedures.

The City of Chicago will consider equivalent foreign degrees, accreditations, and credentials in evaluating qualifications.

Program Benefits for Apprentices:

  • Advance career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to invested employers
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Allstate Insurance – Treasury Associate – Apprentice Program

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The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Plus, Allstate is changing how, when, and where we work-to lead us boldly into our future. We’re empowering our employees to create better ways of working through more intentional use of communication and collaboration practices, processes and tools.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them.

Job Description

Want to work in your field and train on the job? Join our 12-24 month Apprenticeship Program where you will receive on-the-job training, career guidance, and one-on-one mentorship – all while attending school! Allstate will also provide tuition assistance, benefits, competitive wages, and hands-on training in the field of Treasury. This is a remote position. 

The program will start August 2022.

As a Treasury Associate Apprentice, You Will Be Responsible For:

  • Consolidating and entering wires in the Treasury workstation with a proper degree of timeliness and accuracy to allow the short-term traders to make investment decisions.
  • Prepare wire activity reports and analysis to optimize wire activity and cash flow activity
  • Displays sound administration skills including documentation, follow up and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Capable of performing mission critical related tasks during business resumption events.
  • Provide optimal customer support to internal clients, colleagues and external financial service partners
  • Assisting with team projects
  • Implementing process improvements
  • Other miscellaneous responsibilities and projects
  • Working collaboratively within the team and across the department

Job Qualifications

  • Pursuing an associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field and can also work around class schedule
  • Passion for Finance or Banking
  • Consistent track record of strong academic performance
  • Critical Thinking, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
  • Experience or coursework in finance or banking

Compensation Data

As an Apprentice, you will work between 20-30 hours per week at a rate of $24.00/hour. Tuition Reimbursement and Benefits are available.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life — including a generous paid time off policy.

Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn or watch a video.

Program Benefits for Apprentices:

  • Advance career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to invested employers

How to Apply:

  1. YOU MUST HAVE YOU RESUME APPROVED IN CAREER NETWORK to move forward in the application process.
    Go to: https://ccc-csm.symplicity.com/students/?signin_tab=0 to upload and have your resume REVIEWED. Be sure to contact your Career Services Center at your campus for assistance.
  2. THEN:
  3. Click the link below to Apply
  4. After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.  If so, you will receive Allstate’s online application in order to be considered for an interview
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ABN AMRO – Data Apprentice

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ABN AMRO Clearing

ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago (AACC) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V.  We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market. The core service offering consists of execution, clearing, financing, stock borrowing and lending, settlement and custody.  Today we clear and finance over 16 million trades per day and cover 90 of the world’s leading exchanges across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

About the apprenticeship:

  • An “earn and learn” program providing:
    • Salary, training, and real-world experience
    • Coaching to build skills at the entry-level position and advance your career
  • A part-time, 2 year position with an opportunity to be retained at the end of the program
  • Focused on candidates at the beginning of an associates degree, working while completing courses for their degree

Anticipated Start Date:  January 10, 2022

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Control Data Team of our Operations Department is essential to accurate maintenance, oversight and integrity of firmwide client, product, and street data.  The Control Data Apprentice will be involved with data entry alongside the improvement and streamlining of tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of updated data, and  providing accurate data services for stakeholders and clients. All tasks that are essential to the operations of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Manages data input obligations with precision and awareness, working with the business to a substantial degree; protecting the firm from exposure to operational and reputational risk.

·       Prioritizes and independently completes product, client, and street data tasks to ensure proper flow through downstream systems and processes.

·       Collaborates with other teams and departments to examine root cause and resolve data inaccuracies while being mindful of the impact on the firm as well as its clients.
·      Understands the local and global data environments and partners with local and global data managers as data stewards.

·       Assesses current state and organizes workload to ensure all high risk functions are completed at the appropriate level of focus and attention to details. Pivots when necessary to ensure meeting of key deliverables. Manages within tight timeframes

·       Applies a conservative risk approach and exhibits an awareness of the operational risk framework

·       Exercises independent judgement and discretion to identify and resolve issues in advance of task deadlines,  and escalates issues as appropriate.

·       Uses independent judgment and discretion to identify system irregularities and provide prompt notification to appropriate parties. Failure to communicate anomalies could result in significant cost/risk exposure due to unexpected client impact or late reporting in a ‘zero tolerance’ regulatory environment

·       Responsible for data integrity including knowledge of source, components and downstream impact

·       Is a problem solver, takes ownership of issue resolution when automated processes fail and conducts subsequent root cause analysis to improve daily processing

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Ownership: Proactively exercises judgment to identify opportunities to contribute to the improvement of organizational performance.
  • Results Oriented: Actively focuses on achieving concrete results and continuously addresses issues and removes roadblocks that may inhibit success.
  • Problem Solver: Evaluates, determines solutions and considers various options to identify a sustainable, scalable course of action
  • Continuous improvement mindset, change agent. Proactively identify and implement strategic improvement ideas
  • Accurate: Exercises attention to detail. Prioritizes effectively to complete reconciliations and meet reporting deadlines
  • Collaborative: Contributes to joint projects to improve overall results. Communicates with broader Operations team to identify and address the root cause of breaks and exceptions
  • Relationship Management: maintains and builds rapport with internal stakeholders and external clients
  • Data driven: Focuses on delivering accurate, timely and consistent data leveraging automated solutions
  • REQUIREMENTS:
    • Knowledge of MS Office
    • Knowledge of SQL and/or utilization of large data sets

Program Qualifications:

  • Have less than 24 credit hours completed
  • Be registered as a CCC student during all or most of the apprenticeship period.
  • Pursuing an degree in Business Economics AA or Business Finance AA  or  Data Analytics
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Agree to apprenticeship rules and guidelines
  • Participate in professional development sessions, mentoring and coaching when provided.
  • All candidates selected for the positions must pass a background check

Compensation and Benefits for Apprentices:

  • Compensation – $17 to $20/hour
  • No Tuition Assistance
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision are available.

Program Benefits for Apprentices:

  • Advance career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to invested employers

 

 

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