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Date: 09/13/2012 Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted: 8/30/2012 Location: Creekside Elementary Date Available: 20122013 School Year Salary: Salary no less than $10.72/hour per the Negotiated Agreement for 2012-2013. Hours: Part-time 9 month position 6 hours per day Monday Friday Description: Team member and contributor Ability to multi-task Patient & friendly disposition Ability to work with constant interuption Excellent work ethics Good communication skills verbal/written Ability to answer telephones Basic computer skills Spanish speaking skills preferable Qualifications: High school diploma Application process: Apply online

Americas most trusted brand of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and other fire safety products, First Alert is on the move. The award winning Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray is the latest advancement in home fire suppression technology. First Alert is Americas most recognized and trusted name in home safety and is the agship brand in the Jarden Safety & Security portfolio. We have integrated our fire protection expertise into the industrys first fully-submergible line of water and fire proof safes. New lines of DIY Security Camera Systems and identity theft protecting Shredders have recently been introduced to market. The most trusted brand in fire protection products has teamed with the leader in home and business intrusion prevention. Leslie-Locke continues to be a lauded brand among consumers, and now, working in kind with First Alert, Jarden Safety and Security proudly offers full lines of Home Security Doors, Window Guards, Security Fencing and Gates that are the perfect union of safety and elegance. Jarden Safety & Security is the worlds leading supplier of rope, cordage and twine sold under the SecureLine by Lehigh brand. We also proudly sell the most durable and diverse home organizers and storage products in the business with the Crawford Organization and Storage brand. Responsibilities GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for verification and mailing of customer invoices and scanning departmental documents. Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functional areas as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Verify, sort er invoices AND

Sort and mail vendor check remittances on a weekly basis Scanning of Accounts Receivable credit review packages and debit/credit notes Scanning ofAccounts Payable invoices Assist with credit memo processing as needed Maintain Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable files to ensure proper Tax Certifications (Tax Exempt Certificates, W9s, etc.) have been received Perform other tasks as assigned by Finance department management Qualifications EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma Required 1-3 Years office experience preferred Above average organizational skills Ability to work independently Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills Strong PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Excel) Knowledge of ERP Systems (AS400, JBA) Equal Employment Opportunity

third-largest insurer of both private Personal Lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance. Farmers operates primarily in 41 states across the country through the efforts of approximately 20,000 employees who are responsible for servicing more than 15 million customers. Farmers is looking for our next generation of leaders! If youre looking for a company that offers stability, growth potential, and a strong emphasis on our values of integrity, respect, courage, achievement, curiosity and action, then apply today to find out how you can become a dynamic part the Farmers team! We are looking for results-driven, customer service focused individuals to build a rewarding long-term career with us as a Subrogation Specialist Clerk! If you have the following: o High School diploma o Excellent organizational skills, customer service, time management, math computation skills, and attention to details o Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with our vendors and customers If you are looking for the following in your next career move: o Paid training through the award winning and industry leading University of Farmers. o Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary. o Opportunity to advance based on your contribution to the team goals, then Farmers Insurance is the place for you! Position Requirements Obtains loss reports from agents, insureds, and claimants and enters into FACTS. Makes assignments under the direction of the CSC/BCO management. Gathers missing information on reported losses and verifies accuracy with insureds or claimants. Verifies coverage from FACTS/

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Since our start in 1928, Farmers has focused on being a values-based, performance-driven learning organization. We have grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of our customers with an unwavering commitment to upholding the ideals with which we began by providing industry-leading products and services to the customers we're privileged to serve. Today, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's

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Network and microfiche and/ or contacts with Regional Office, agents, or policyholders. Communicates and expedites claims processing procedures with insureds, claimants, and repair facilities; may resolve minor service complaints when the Claims Representative is unavailable. Codes loss reports for accident description to assure proper CARE referrals and correct rating of policies. Makes appointments with insureds and claimants for drive-in vehicle inspections. Locates inoperable cars and annotates FACTS loss report or investigation log. Refers loss reports to supervisors for field assignments. Recommends assignment of cases for investigation and updates F.A.C.T.S. accordingly. Recommends assignment of cases to attorneys. Reviews files on diary, initiates follow-up activity, and recommends action on questionable cases. Negotiates settlement of claims with other carriers or individuals within authority extended. Authorizes payment of deductible refund to insured by completing and signing check request, within authority, or submits completed check request to supervisor for signature. Close subrogation files mechanically on F.A.C.T.S. Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred Skills and Abilities Must be proficient in use of MS Office software, good phone skills, excellent customer service skills, good organizational, administrative, and math computation skills, attention to detail. Physical Actions Bending Pulling Sorting Carrying up to 20 lbs. Pushing speaking (English) Climbing Reaching Standing Key entering Reading (English) Walking Kneeling Seeing Writing (English) Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Experience Requirements External candidates should have three to five years of prior claims or related industry experience. The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates. Salary grade could be a 27 or 28 depending on candidate's experience. Special Skills Requirements Communication Skills Personal Computer Literate Bondable

Farmers is looking for our next generation of leaders! If you're looking for a company that offers stability, growth potential, and a strong emphasis on our values of integrity, respect, courage, achievement, curiosity and action, then apply today to find out how you can become a dynamic part the Farmers team! We are looking for results-driven, customer service focused individuals to build a rewarding long-term career with us as a Subrogation Specialist Clerk! If you have the following: o High School diploma o Excellent organizational skills, customer service, time management, math computation skills, and attention to details o Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with our vendors and customers If you are looking for the following in your next career move: o Paid training through the award winning and industry leading University of Farmers. o Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary. o Opportunity to advance based on your contribution to the team goals, then Farmers Insurance is the place for you! Position Requirements Obtains loss reports from agents, insureds, and claimants and enters into FACTS. Makes assignments under the direction of the CSC/BCO management. Gathers missing information on reported losses and verifies accuracy with insureds or claimants. Verifies coverage from FACTS/ Network and microfiche and/ or contacts with Regional Office, agents, or policyholders. Communicates and expedites claims processing procedures with insureds, claimants, and repair facilities; may resolve minor service complaints when the Claims Representative is unavailable.

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Subrogation Specialist Clerk (00107437) Aurora, Illinois Farmers Insurance Position Description We are Farmers Since our start in 1928, Farmers has focused on being a values-based, performance-driven learning organization. We have grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of our customers with an unwavering commitment to upholding the ideals with which we began by providing industry-leading products and services to the customers we're privileged to serve. Today, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's thirdlargest insurer of both private Personal Lines passenger automobile and homeowner's insurance. Farmers operates primarily in 41 states across the country through the efforts of approximately 20,000 employees who are responsible for servicing more than 15 million customers.

Codes loss reports for accident description to assure proper CARE referrals and correct rating of policies. Makes appointments with insureds and claimants for drive-in vehicle inspections. Locates inoperable cars and annotates FACTS loss report or investigation log. Refers loss reports to supervisors for field assignments. Recommends assignment of cases for investigation and updates F.A.C.T.S. accordingly. Recommends assignment of cases to attorneys. Reviews files on diary, initiates follow-up activity, and recommends action on questionable cases. Negotiates settlement of claims with other carriers or individuals within authority extended. Authorizes payment of deductible refund to insured by completing and signing check request, within authority, or submits completed check request to supervisor for signature. Close subrogation files mechanically on F.A.C.T.S. Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred Skills and Abilities Must be proficient in use of MS Office software, good phone skills, excellent customer service skills, good organizational, administrative, and math computation skills, attention to detail. Physical Actions Bending Pulling Sorting Carrying up to 20 lbs. Pushing speaking (English) Climbing Reaching Standing Key entering Reading (English) Walking Kneeling Seeing Writing (English) Physical Environment Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Experience Requirements

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External candidates should have three to five years of prior claims or related industry experience. The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates. Salary grade could be a 27 or 28 depending on candidate's experience. Special Skills Requirements Communication Skills Personal Computer Literate Bondable To apply, please click here

maintaining accurate and current records of internship and dissertation applications and requirements. Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree, Masters preferred Experience: Three to five years in administrative support Specific Skills: Ability to coordinate work with internal and external offices and programs; competence in maintaining and updating websites and social media including Facebook; familiarity with learning management systems; time management. Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications: Fluency with MS Outlook and Office training in maintaining websites and social applications. Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable): N/A Working Conditions: Periodic weekend work required; office and computer work environment; regular contact with students and faculty, on campus and online; two reporting lines require time and effort management. Application Process: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references. MUST HAVE PERMANENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE U.S.A. Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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by one trustee as a "digital tribe" of "rogue funders," the group, created in Boston in 2009, is not a true foundation but rather a distributed network of mostly autonomous chapters in 50 cities around the globe. "We call it 'New Giving'you don't have to be a Rockefeller or have your name on a building to be able to do this sort of thing," says LeeSean Huang, a founding trustee of the New York City chapter, which receives between 30 and 100 applications per month. "It's accessible to anybody." To date, the Awesome Foundation has donated more than $250,000 to fund entrepreneurs, inventors and creative projects, such as a project to map air quality in Beijing using "technologically advanced kites." "The money is just a part of what we do for our fellows," adds Kara Brickman, a founding trustee of the seminal Boston chapter. Members, many of whom have deep networks in their respective fields, also provide guidance to grant recipients and connect them with valuable contacts. Last month, all the chapters were invited to the first annual Awesome Foundation summit in Boston. It was a time to connect and reiterate core principles, one of which is the group's no-strings-attached policy for funds. The members decided long ago that they would rather spend their time sorting through applications for worthwhile projects and businesses than keep close tabs on what they funded last -- though many people who have received grants voluntarily send updates on their progress. "What gets these trustees' engines running and gets them to open up their wallets once a month and take out a C-note is ideas," Brickman says. But at the same time, she adds, they "want to fund things that lead to a direct experience or product." Related: 5 Worst Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching Angel Investors Another microfunding site, Smallknot, is dedicated exclusively to existing small businesses. Over Mason jars of microbrewed beer at Maison Premiere, a stylish oyster bar in Brooklyn, founder Jay Lee explains his vision. Small-business finance is broken, he believes, and this "massive market failure" needs "a market solution."

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When Jay Ducote, a husky Louisiana food blogger, entrepreneur and radio personality, received a $1,000 grant last May from local microfunding venture 225 Fund, he knew already what he was going to spend it on: extra hard drives. Ducote, a 2011 MasterChef competitor, had been creating an Internet TV series about his quest to become healthier while still making a living as a food and drink writer, and he had run into a problem. The highdefinition digital footage his filmmaker was shooting took up a huge amount of hard-drive space. The money from 225 Fund allowed him to buy the extra space he needed. "225 Fund is basically a group of 10 guys who believe in doing charitable things for our community, which is Baton Rouge, Louisiana," says Tommy Talley, the videographer for Ducote's show, who later became a member of the fund as his way of helping the businesses in his hometown. "Ten of us donate $100 a month and we hand it to them as $1,000 cash and walk away." The microfunding venture gives out one no-strings-attached grant nearly every month. "It's young entrepreneurs putting money directly in the hands of go-getting entrepreneurs," Talley explains. "No piles of paper, no jumping through a bunch of hoops." Ducote isn't the only one benefiting from local investment. Around the world, grassroots microfunding ventures are springing up to support entrepreneurs and creative people in their communities. Whereas crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo accept almost any kind of campaign and permit donations from all over the world, microfunding operations deal with smaller amounts of money and seek to have a more local impact. Related: 3 Online Tools to Find Funding One group, the Awesome Foundation, has gone global with the $1,000-per-month model. Described

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Apply to join our pleasant and cheerful staff. We are a Private Optometric Practice seeking another organized individual, preferably with prior experience. Duties will include: pretesting patients, frame selection and adjustment, contact lens training, and front office tasks (answering the phone, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, and taking payments). You must have a good telephone voice and dress appropriately for a professional office. For more information call: 630-355-6878 You are also encouraged to apply in person at: 1112 S. Washington St., Suite 201, Naperville, IL 60540

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department at Sherwin-Williams, the paint company. That will help prepare you to engage your co-workers when you get there, especially if there's big news--and it's also a way to find out about potential opportunities. Perhaps a new product is going to be launched. Even if it's bad news--a round of layoffs or company downsizing, for example--it will affect the entire company and will be important to know about. To take it a step further, stay up to date on competitors and the industry as a whole, too. That will give you perspective on where your employer is heading and why certain decisions get made. Your colleagues will take you more seriously seeing how dedicated you are to the profession.
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Don't try to impress your manager by saying you'll finish a job quickly if it means you'll have to get too hasty. Be realistic in what you can accomplish, and keep your manager up to date on your progress. During your first week, discuss with your boss how he or she prefers to communicate. Not every question requires popping into her office, so ask if she prefers e-mail or instant messages. As you work on your first assignment, check in to update her on your progress. Ask if you're approaching it right. When you've completed it, ask for feedback. Did you get it done successfully? Was there anything you could have done to improve your work? Don't be shy about this. Your manager has a vested interest in your success, since it's much easier for her to help you as you go along than to retrain you.

Part of Smallknot's answer to this problem is to facilitate "the onlineoine relationship" between a business and its investors. How? By requiring that any contributions be repaid "in kind and at a premium" -- but not in cash. Let's say you donate $100 to help your neighborhood restaurant build a back patio. The restaurant might give you $150 of credit for food and drinks. Chances are that by the time you've exhausted the perk, you'll have built a rapport with the owner that ensures you keep coming back. In this way, online investments lead to community connections. "With local businesses, there's more knowledge of the market, so investors have a good sense of what would do well," says Amy Cortese, the author of Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It (Wiley, 2011). "A lot of people think that small businesses are risky, but I think the opposite argument can be made, especially if you

look at the performance of the stock market over the last few years." Five months after quitting his job as a corporate securities lawyer to focus on Smallknot, Lee was joined by Ben Rossen, an old Harvard Law School buddy who was also tired of the Wall Street grind. They later added Jason Punzalan to the team as a developer and co-founder. So far, Smallknot hosts campaigns only in New York City and Lee's hometown of Greenville, S.C. But having secured $118,000 in funding this year from startup incubator Techstars, Lee plans to expand to five to 10 more cities by early 2013. Fundamentally, Lee says, Smallknot -- and local microfunding in general -- is about "building the community you want to live in." People who invest in a local business tend to become ambassadors for that company, adds Cortese. "They feel like they have in a stake in it, because they do, and they'll be out there talking it up. It's a win-win for both sides."

When your first day on the job arrives, show up at least 10 minutes early and don't leave as soon as the clock strikes 5 p.m. That could come off as doing the bare minimum, which is not the first impression any employer wants to receive. Also, dress professionally, even if you're sure most people dress casually. Men should wear slacks and a button-down shirt, women either slacks or a skirt with a top that covers their shoulders. "You can assess what everyone is wearing during the first few days and then tone it down," advises Kathryn Santers, a staffing manager for the higher-education division of the educational publishing firm Pearson. Once you settle in and are given projects to work on, be sure you've got a clear understanding of what's expected. If you're not completely sure about something, ask. "It's better to ask a question and be cautious than to do it wrong," says Santers. And when you ask, have pen and paper with you to write down the details so you don't have to ask more than once. If you don't agree with an assignment you're given, don't say so until after you've completed it. Even then, do so tactfully, suggesting alternatives or slight tweaks without antagonizing your manager. Along the same lines, never behave as if some tasks are beneath you. At some point everyone needs to file or make photocopies. Your goal is to make your boss's job easier. If doing clerical work accomplishes that, do it without complaining. "It may seem menial, but it's a part of a big picture," says Santers. "Not every day on your new job will be glamorous, but there's always a point to what you're doing."

Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon

by Pat Feeley

The Oswego Senior Center will hold its third annual fashion show on October 3, starting at 11 am. Taylor Marie's apparel will be showing affordable fall clothing that you can try on and purchase to take home with you the same day (no waiting for deliveries and running to the store to get the outfit you liked). Jewelry and accessories will also be available for purchase. Reservations must be made in advance. Lunch is $10 and includes beef brisket entree, rafe, hat contest, music and surprises. The hat contest will consist of prettiest and/or most original. Stop in at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., in Oswego to reserve your space, or call 630.554.5602 and ask for Lorraine.

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You've landed your first job out of college. That wasn't easy, in this tough time. Now you've got to make sure you keep it and succeed at it. How? You can start even before you arrive at work. Set up a Web news alert account that e-mails you news stories relevant to your new employer, says Danielle Leyland, a recruiter in the information technology

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