PSU HRMA

2012-03-05T15:37:00.004-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ______________________________________________________________

We hope you are having a great week!

There is no speaker meeting this Wednesday

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SPRING KICK OFF MEETING!

Thursday, April 5th from 4:15 - 5:15pm (Room TBA)

Open to all students, at the Spring Term Kickoff Meeting you will hear all about the great benefits of joining HRMA, as well as the fun and exciting events planned for the Spring term. Let HRMA help guide you in your journey "from backpack to briefcase!"

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! /psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-02-27T21:00:00.005-08:00

Join PSU's HRMA Leadership team for a business meeting this Wednesday 2/29!

Topic: Various HRMA Topics

Where: SBA 140

When: 4:15-5:15

*** All members and prospective members are welcome!

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! /psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-02-13T20:46:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Upcoming events…

THIS WEEK: Wednesday, February 15^th

^{Where: SBA 140}

^{When: 4:14pm - 5:15pm}

^{Resume Essentials!}

Message from the Speaker: Natalie Miller, SPHR

The session I will be presenting is: Resume Essentials
We will review the purpose of a resume in the whole job search process, types of resume, versions of resume and provide a resume review.

If possible, it would be nice to have everyone bring a copy of their resume. As we move through the session participants tend to have ideas of things they want to add to their resume and having a copy during the session will help.

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Tuesday, February 14th:

HRMA will be holding the Annual Valentine's Day Rose Sale. More information and preorder information can be found at hrma.pdx.edu.

Friday, February 24th:

HRMA will be holding the much demanded Résumé Workshop. This is a tremendous opportunity to meet with professionals from the HR community who will review your résumé and provide invaluable advice. Please contact psuhrma@gmail.com to set an appointment.

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-02-06T15:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Upcoming events…

THIS WEEK: Wednesday, February 8^th

^{Where: SBA 140}

^{When: 4:14pm - 5:15pm}

"Leadership and You:What You Truly Need to Know"

Alan Cabelly, PSU Professor and Executive Director of the Portland Leadership Institute (www.portlandleadershipinstitute.com) will cut through the leadership jargon from the popular and academic press, and spend a very quick hour helping everyone understand how to improve their personal leadership skills. Find out what your next steps might be.

Tuesday, February 14th:

HRMA will be holding the Annual Valentine's Day Rose Sale. More information and preorder information can be found at hrma.pdx.edu.

Wednesday, February 15th:

Guest speaker Natalie Miller, SPHR will be providing writing best practices and tips as a prelude to HRMA's Résumé Workshop. Learn everything you need to know about how to write a great résumé!

Friday, February 24th:

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-01-30T12:55:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

HRMA Members

This Wednesday, February 1^st:

Where: SBA 140

When: 4:15pm

We will be holding a business meeting to discuss upcoming events like…

- NHRMA Conference that we are honored to be hosting this year!

*** All members are encouraged to attend to contribute ideas and suggestions. ***

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

2012 Annual Partner-Scholar Winter Event
Portland State University Recreation Center
1800 SW Sixth Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97201

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
5:00PM-10:00PM
(entrance is on the SE corner of 6th and Montgomery )

Contact Leah ASAP by calling 503-235-2500

More info: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=8n8895dab&v=001-jHgZ8K8LRKjB1j-Aeus9GVlBQsqs7CiQPulVkJpx-J2pakLDZxT_Mc5YdBZLx2iHwAU-0A2MkuZ9ps153Mq4ZaQz_cGfL67YGiHDl7W7X8du3SbKMZ6x5TuWkiS9S-lsuFnnmEuy2Y%3D

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-01-23T13:49:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Missed the Winter Kickoff Meeting?

No worries! Join us at this week's speaker meeting and we will recap everything you missed at the kickoff.

This week’s speaker...

Katie Slick, SPHR

from Pacific Seafood Group

As our opening speaker this term, we are excited to have PHRMA’s College Relations Director give an energizing presentation about the HR community and the role of an HR professional.

When: Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Time: 4:15pm

Where: SBA 140

Topic: Life as a Professional HR Guru

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2012-01-16T20:34:00.000-08:00

The time has come and our kick-off meeting for winter term, 2012 is this Wednesday January 18th at 4:15 pm in the School of Business

Administration room 140.

For membership dues please bring the following based on the combination desired:

* For just HRMA membership $20 Cash or check only

*For SHRM and HRMA Membership please bring a check, cash or credit for $35 and cash or check for

$15, respectively. (These must be separate payments)

We look forward to seeing you at our presentation where we will discuss the direction we are headed and a more in-depth description of what we are doing to help each of our members succeed in the journey from backpack to briefcase.

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Need Coffee? Come get it this Tuesday 1/17!

Starbuck's coffee in the SBA for a $1 suggested donation. The hours will be Tuesday from 9am to 5pm.

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PHRMA Meeting

The first PHRMA Luncheon of 2012 is coming up January 18th! These luncheons are a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the world of PHRMA, network with HR professionals, and hear a formal presentation about current HR issues. If you are interested in volunteering please email Lindsey Corbin, VP of External Relations, at https://mail.google.com/mail/h/osjnx95ef8hf/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=lindseyc@pdx.edu.

When:
January 18th, 2012
10:45am - 1:00pm

Where:
DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR 97232

Topic:
Strategic HR - The Value Proposition

Speakers:
Tom Kelley, SPHR (Moderator)
Aliza Scott, SPHR (Panelist)
Barbara Baker (Panelist)
Rick Howell, GPHR and CCP (Panelist)

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

Week 1 - Winter 2012

2012-01-09T09:23:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Welcome to Winter Term 2012!

The first PHRMA Luncheon of 2012 is coming up January 18th! These luncheons are a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the world of PHRMA, network with HR professionals, and hear a formal presentation about current HR issues. If you are interested in volunteering please email Lindsey Corbin, VP of External Relations, at https://mail.google.com/mail/h/osjnx95ef8hf/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=lindseyc@pdx.edu.

When:
January 18th, 2012
10:45am - 1:00pm

Where:
DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR 97232

Topic:
Strategic HR - The Value Proposition

Speakers:
Tom Kelley, SPHR (Moderator)
Aliza Scott, SPHR (Panelist)
Barbara Baker (Panelist)
Rick Howell, GPHR and CCP (Panelist)

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Student Job Opportunity!

United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
911 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232-4181

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
R1-SCEP-HR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Office of Human Resources, has an opening for a Student Trainee in the Human Resources career field. The position will be filled under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). To learn more about the SCEP in the Service, click on this link: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/aba/dcr/aep_scep.htm.

Interest Areas: Human Resources
Agency Name: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Position Title: Student Trainee (Human Resources) GS-0299-03/04
Location: Portland, Oregon
Applications Accepted: January 9, 2012 through January 17, 2012

Description: The US Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency assigned to protect, conserve and enhance fish, wildlife and their habitats. We employ many of the country’s best biologists, wildlife managers, law enforcement agents, and others who work to save endangered and threatened species, and conserve migratory birds and inland fisheries. The Division of Human Resources is located at the Regional Office in Portland, Oregon and manages, plans, directs, and coordinates the Regional Human Resources Program for Regions 1 and 8, while providing human resources service to approximately 2,300 employees.

Position Description/Tasks: This SCEP position will work in the area of Human Resources. You’ll continue your education and work in your field of study when you are not attending classes. This position will involve a variety of training and developmental assignments in the Human Resources field. Upon graduation, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent career or career conditional position with the Federal government.

SCEP Requirements: This position is designed for candidates interested in Human Resources. The student must be enrolled at least half-time in classes and have at least one year remaining prior to graduation. It is a requirement that SCEP students must work at least 640 hours prior to graduation. The student must be in academic good standing and maintain the grade point average (GPA) requirements of the school.

Duration of the Internship: Multiple terms. SCEP positions may last a year or more and may be converted to a permanent position after graduation and satisfactory completion of all Program requirements.

Proposed Start Date: February 26, 2012

Work Requirement: Work schedules may be part-time, full-time, alternating or concurrent with coursework. The work schedule should not interfere with the student’s academic schedule or progress.

Qualifications & Requirements:
To qualify for the GS-3 level:
(a) You must have completed 1 academic year of post-high school study;
OR
(b) Completion of 1 full semester or the equivalent of post-high school study and 1 period* of student trainee work experience.

To qualify for the GS-4 level:
(a) You must have completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or Associate’s degree;
OR
(b) Completion of 1 academic year of study and 2 periods* of student trainee experience;
OR
(c) Completion of 1 ½ academic years of study and 1 period* of student trainee experience.

*A period of student trainee work experience is the equivalent of 2 months (320 hours) of full-time work experience.

How you will be evaluated: We will review your application package to ensure minimum qualifications are met. All qualified candidates will be referred and veteran’s preference will apply.

Compensation: GS-3: $12.59 per hour OR GS-4: $14.14 per hour

Benefits: SCEP students are eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement, thrift savings plan, and leave accrual on the same basis as permanent employees with comparable work schedules.

To apply: If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in the Division of Human Resources, you MUST submit the following documents:
Cover letter (Optional)
Resume - Your resume must include a description of work history with the position title, duties performed, starting and ending date (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. In addition, your resume must annotate Job Opportunity Announcement Number R1-SCEP-HR.
Copy of your official or unofficial college transcripts
School Enrollment Verification – Signed letter from the school that is on the school letterhead and contains the term of enrollment (e.g. Spring 2012), dates of the term, number of hours, state at least half-time enrollment, indicates enrollment or acceptance as a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) seeking student, and the student is in academic good standing. Verification via National Student Clearinghouse form (with your transcripts) is acceptable as long as both documents have all the above required information.
If applicable, veteran’s preference documentation. For information on veteran’s preference and proper documentation, see http://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/veterans/index.aspx.

If you do not submit all the required materials, you will lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.

Send your application materials via fax, e-mail or US mail to:
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Human Resources – Attn: Sue Godfrey
911 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181
FAX: 503-231-2373
E-mail: sue_godfrey@fws.gov

Your application package must be received by 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time January 17, 2012.

If you have questions or would like additional information about the position duties, please contact call 503-231-6136.

EEO Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
Reasonable Accommodation: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Legal_and_Regulatory_Guidance

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!
Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Nina Figini, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

2011-12-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Weekly Announcement: December 26th, 2011

The first PHRMA Luncheon of 2012 is coming up January 18th! These luncheons are a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the world of PHRMA, network with HR professionals, and hear a formal presentation about current HR issues. If you are interested in volunteering please email Lindsey Corbin, VP of External Relations, at lindseyc@pdx.edu.

When:
January 18th, 2012
10:45am - 1:00pm

Where:
DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR 97232

Topic:
Strategic HR - The Value Proposition

Speakers:
Tom Kelley, SPHR (Moderator)
Aliza Scott, SPHR (Panelist)
Barbara Baker (Panelist)
Rick Howell, GPHR and CCP (Panelist)

2011-11-20T21:57:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Weekly Announcement: November 21st, 2011
There will not be a guest speaker this week due to members leaving town for the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

2011-11-15T00:29:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/ ________________________________________________________

Guest Speaker!

Speaker: Allison Brown

Human Resource Manager

Topic: Rewards and Recognition

Date: Wednesday, November 16^th 2011

Time: 4:15-5:15 pm

Room: SBA 140

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Congratulations to the New PSU HRMA Team!

Justin McBale - Vice President of Recruiting

Dee Dee Vassalo - Vice President of Programs

Norma Riviera - Secretary

Jon Anderson - Assistant Vice President of Recruiting and Programs

Andrew Buchanan - Webmaster