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Billing Specialist

UNAVCO, Inc.

Billing Specialist

Boulder, CO
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    UNAVCO, a non-profit membership-governed consortium, facilitates geoscience research and education using geodesy.  Learn about UNAVCO on YouTube.

     

    Geo-Launchpad is a summer internship dedicated to increasing the diversity of students entering the geosciences. We accept applications from community college students attending school in Colorado and New Mexico. Geo-Launchpad helps students develop research-ready skills, and provides support in creating a career path in science, engineering, or technology. Interns spend eleven weeks working on a collaborative research support project at UNAVCO or a partner facility under the guidance of technical staff, culminating in a poster presentation. A faculty mentor from their home institution provides guidance and support before, during, and after the program.

     

    Interns participate in other professional and personal development activities, including communications and professional development workshop, local geoscience field trips, and activities with interns from other local programs.

     

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    • This position is full-time, exempt, based in Boulder, CO from May 18 – July 31, 2020.
    • Stipend for 11 weeks
    • A shared furnished apartment at no cost
    • A research-support experience in the geosciences
    • Communications training, including how to prepare and present a poster
    • A career exploration workshop, featuring guest speakers from a variety of workforce sectors

     

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    Interns are responsible for active engagement in all aspects of the program to ensure they can meet individual and program objectives in project work, cohort activities, and presentations.

     

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • RESEARCH

    Engage in a collaborative research support project at UNAVCO or a partner facility under the guidance of a project manager.

    • WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS

    Participate in workshops and seminars, including preparation and presentation of assignments. Prepare a collaborative poster presentation by the conclusion of the summer program.

    • FIELD EXPERIENCE

    Participate in field trips and any off-site fieldwork required for the project

    • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS

    As part of a diverse community working and living together, interns will gain experience working in a professional environment and how to contribute positively to the communities in which they live and work.

    • OTHER

    Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business

    • TEAM SUPPORT

    Participate on cross-functional teams

     

    WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

    Internal

    • Reports to the Geo-Launchpad Program Manager, interacts and collaborates with peers and colleagues across the organization

    External

    • Maintains a relationship with a faculty mentor before, during, and after internship

     

    SUPERVISION

    Interacts effectively with various UNAVCO staff to ensure the completion of assigned responsibilities.  Does not have a supervisory responsibility.

    Required Skills

    UNAVCO CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Accountability and Responsibility
    • Relationship Building
    • Skilled Problem Solver
    • Customer Focus
    • Strategic Thinking

     

    PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS

    • Ability to sit and/or stand to work at a computer for extended periods of time
    • Ability to move about a typical office and outdoor work/research environment on a daily basis
    • Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

     

    MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

    • Regular and on-time attendance
    • Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

     

    NOTE: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this position.

    Required Experience

    EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma
    • Colorado or New Mexico community college student with plans to transfer to a 4-year university
    • Completed or currently enrolled in college algebra with minimum grade of B
    • Completed or currently enrolled in at least one additional course in geology, physical geography, hydrology, environmental sciences, physics, math, geophysics or engineering with minimum grade of B
    • Interest in science, technology, or engineering
    • Good oral and written communication skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Good problem solving skills
    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Strong work ethic and integrity
    • Strong orientation to collaboration and teamwork
    • Ability to work full-time in or near Boulder, CO for the entire summer program
    • United States citizen or permanent resident status

     

    PREFERRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

    • Basic data analysis experience
    • Proficiency or ability to gain proficiency with the following systems:
      • Office/Mac desktop applications
      • Scientific computing tools and programs

     

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply to Geo-Launchpad, you must fill out the online application (see below). Note that you cannot go back and edit your answers or document once submitted. The application has 10 steps, each with several questions, some of which are not relevant to the program. Please carefully read the following prior to starting your application:

    Do not upload a resume or CV. When prompted, select " Proceed without resume/CV."

     

    STEP 1: fill in required contact information

    STEP 2: select 'Intern' for both 'Current Job Type' and 'Desired Job Type'. Leave all other responses blank.

    STEP 3: only answer first question to state you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    STEP 4-5: answer relevant and required questions

    STEP 6: do not upload a resume or cover letter. Instead, please upload a single PDF containing all of your college transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted).

    STEP 7: Geo-Launchpad Applicant Questions - Please prepare your responses prior to starting your application. These questions include:

    Address the following questions in a short essay (500 word limit):

    1. Introduce yourself and tell us how you first became interested in science or engineering.
    2. Tell us about your career goals. What scientific or engineering topics most interest you in terms of a future career?
    3. Please describe how you have helped someone in your family or community learn about or understand science or engineering.

    Name, city, and state of current educational institution (all eligible applicants must attend community college in Colorado or New Mexico).

    The name and email address of your faculty mentor.

    Your expected graduation date (from your Associate’s degree program).

    STEP 8: leave all responses blank

    STEP 9: fill in Equal Opportunity Employer information

    STEP 10: review and submit

     

    You will need a faculty mentor from your home institution who is willing to support you before, during, and after the internship. See the faculty mentor page for more information. Your mentor has to write a letter of recommendation by the application deadline, which can be submitted here.

     

    You will need to submit a single PDF of all college transcripts through the application portal before the deadline. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

     

    NOTE: If you have questions or are unable to complete the application online, please contact GEOLAUNCHPAD@UNAVCO.ORG.

     

    UNAVCO IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

     

    THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2020.

     

  • Qualifications

    UNAVCO CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Accountability and Responsibility
    • Relationship Building
    • Skilled Problem Solver
    • Customer Focus
    • Strategic Thinking

     

    PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS

    • Ability to sit and/or stand to work at a computer for extended periods of time
    • Ability to move about a typical office and outdoor work/research environment on a daily basis
    • Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

     

    MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

    • Regular and on-time attendance
    • Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

     

    NOTE: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this position.