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The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning in Spring 2025. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, with a focus on bioinorganic and/or environmental inorganic chemistry and the ability to direct undergraduate research. Teaching responsibilities will include general chemistry for chemistry majors, nursing chemistry courses, and courses for non-science majors. In addition, we seek a candidate that can develop a one-semester inorganic chemistry course for chemistry majors/minors. We seek applicants who are enthusiastic about undergraduate education and are motivated researchers capable of leading a project and training undergraduates in designing and performing experiments, interpreting data, solving problems in the lab, preparing publications, and presenting results at conferences. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a description of research plans to engage undergraduate students, and a list of three individuals with contact information to serve as professional references. Contact information should include the reference’s name, email address and phone number(s). The position requires a Ph.D. for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. It is the policy of St Joseph’s University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies. The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.

As a Cost Estimator, you will help accurately assess project costs, enabling our team to deliver exceptional landscaping projects on time and within budget. You will work closely with our project managers and clients to ensure that every estimate reflects the quality and attention to detail we stand for. On the Job, you would: - Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. - Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. - Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products. - Assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. - Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. - And More! ** Cost Estimator Qualifications and Skills:** - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. - Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for constructing or repairing outdoor landscapes, parks, recreation areas, buildings, Planting, or other structures such as highways and roads. - Using mathematics to solve problems. - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. - Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Listen fully to what others say, take time to understand their points, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times. - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or problem approaches. Education and Requirements: - 5+ years' Experience as a landscape estimator, construction estimator, landscape project manager, or with an estimating background is a plus. - Experience bidding valued at $250,000 or more - Strong knowledge of cost control and contract management principles - A high school diploma or equivalent, a degree in construction management, landscape design, or a related field, is preferred. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Reliable transportation - Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office. - If you’re ready to impact our growing business significantly, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Benefits - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive health insurance coverage - Retirement savings options - Paid time off - Professional development opportunities - A positive company culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being. - Supportive and friendly work environment. - Flexible work schedule - Opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and grow with our company

Role and Responsibilities ideas42’s Grant Administrator will be on the Finance and Accounting (F&A) team. The successful candidate will be an experienced Grant Administrator with grant accounting expertise and extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting, contract revenue recognition, and grant fiscal management. Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting, the right person will have meticulous attention to detail, follow-up skills with the emotional intelligence to manage up when encountering challenges. This person will be responsible for pre and post award support, invoicing, maintenance of financial records in accounting software and databases, and account reconciliation. ** Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:** - Manage the financial aspects of grants, contracts, public and private foundation funding from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations. - Prepare detailed financial reports for timely submission to funders, actively participate in budget development and conduct thorough financial analyses to address variances. - Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines. - Prepare proposal budgets, providing financial input and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications. - Develop and maintain a contract tracking system and invoicing process. - Maintain organized documentation, including proposals, fully executed agreements, budgets, financial reports, invoices, and key correspondence from funders. - Oversee staffing allocations across projects and prepare effort reports. - Assists with annual year-end audits, government contract audits and compliance matters. - Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and grant regulations to ensure compliance. - Undertake special projects as assigned. ** Qualifications** ** Minimum qualifications** Much of our work hinges on our ability to ask the right questions and arrive at the right answers. As a result, we seek curious, creative, rigorous people with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding human behavior, pursuing innovation, and promoting the social good is critical. We also have a strong ownership culture, ultimately caring that all of our work gets completed in a high-quality way with everyone pitching in to get it done. - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field OR equivalent practical experience. - 5 - 8 years of relevant accounting experience, particularly in the nonprofit sector. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Uniform Guidance, donor compliance and fundamental understanding of non-profit accounting. - Experience with Sage Intacct, Salesforce and Google Workspace. ** About ideas42** We’re a non-profit looking for deep insights into human behavior—into why people do what they do—and using that knowledge in ways that help improve lives, build better systems, and drive social change. Working globally, we reinvent the practices of institutions, and create better products and policies that can be scaled for maximum impact. We also teach others, ultimately striving to generate lasting social impact and create a future where the universal application of behavioral science powers a world with optimal health, equitable wealth, and environments and systems that are sustainable and just for all. For more than a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of applying behavioral science in the real world. And as we’ve developed our expertise, we’ve helped to define an entire field. Our efforts have so far extended to 40 countries as we’ve partnered with governments, foundations, NGOs, private enterprises, and a wide array of public institutions. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to growing our teams with people who have diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We are committed to fair and unbiased hiring practices that support equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, abilities, sexual orientation, or veteran status. ** Working with Us** We seek curious, creative, rigorous people with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding human behavior, pursuing innovation, and promoting the social good is critical, but prior expertise or training in behavioral economics or psychology is not required. Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Our core values are at the heart of everything at ideas42: - We live and breathe what we do. We look at everything through a BEHAVIORAL LENS. - We take OWNERSHIP. We don’t just work at ideas42, we take shared responsibility for it. - We DO GOOD. We use our expertise to improve millions of lives and create a better world for all. - We have fun. We let PLAYFULNESS inform the way we work and our approach to the world, helping to drive our creativity and improve our solutions. - We live with a SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY. We approach our colleagues, partners and people whose lives we seek to improve with an attitude of selflessness and cooperation. - We are TENACIOUS. We never take the easy route, but push to stretch the limits of what’s possible. - We are RIGOROUS in how we think and how we tackle problems. ** Benefits and Compensation** We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to work with us. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and behaviorally designed benefits package and other perks to support our team and allow us to focus on our work of solving tough social problems. - Insurance: We offer fully-covered medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your families. - 401(k) Match: We contribute 3%, even if you don’t contribute at all. - Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off: We’ve built infrastructure to encourage our team to rest and recharge throughout the year. - Paid Parental Leave - Fitness benefits - Dependent Care Accounts - Phone benefits including reimbursement towards a new smart phone - Professional Development fund - Loan Forgiveness: Based on our 501(c)3 status, you are able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. ** Application Process Overview** The ideas42 application process has four stages: - Application: Submit your application and resume. - Case Study: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a case study. - First Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to a first round interview. - Final Round Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to a final round interview. References will also be requested and contacted during this time.

About Us CS Family Office Investment Fund focuses on four core areas, including but not limited to: 1. Deep Tech/Artificial Intelligence: Investing in cutting-edge technology and AI startups to drive industry innovation and transformation. 2. Tech Incubation: Providing comprehensive investment incubation support to enhance the business environment for startups and help promising ventures go further. 3. Real Estate Technology: Reforming the real estate industry by offering disruptive technological solutions to address current challenges. 4. Impact Investment: Investing in meaningful and socially transformative entrepreneurial ventures, supporting startups that contribute to positive societal change. Established in 2022, CS Family Office Investment Fund is dedicated to investing in innovative companies addressing pain points across various industries globally. By providing solutions in financing, commercialization, marketing, and other value-added services, we accelerate the growth of our invested companies. Currently, our investment targets are companies in the United States, EU and Southeast Asia. Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, CFA, etc.) is a plus. - Some experience or coursework related to venture capital, investment banking, or finance is preferred. - Interest in early-stage investments, particularly in areas like AI and blockchain or in one of the four main investment areas of CS Family Office Investment Fund. - Detail-oriented with excellent written skills, able to provide high-quality work results that drive key decisions, adjust content quickly based on project feedback, and demonstrate a sense of urgency. - Confident interpersonal skills, clear logical expression of professional opinions in professional discussions, a strong curiosity to learn new things, and an active willingness to share information with others. Key Responsibilities: - Portfolio Management: Assist in tracking the financial and operational results of portfolio companies and preparing monthly portfolio reviews and analyses to articulate investment returns. - Project Analysis: Support the analysis and handling of project data within the company's scope of operations, providing detailed project analysis reports. - Investment Transaction Processes: Aid in screening and tracking investment transaction processes through market research, industry development, and relationship-building with the venture capital community. - Due Diligence and Financial Modeling: Assist in due diligence for key investment projects, preparing investment memoranda, establishing financial data models, and supporting the approval process. - Technical and Industry Expertise: Develop a strong understanding of AI and blockchain technologies, staying updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. - Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Apply analytical and quantitative skills to support financial modeling and valuation techniques, contributing to high-quality work results. - Content Creation: Help produce compelling and engaging content, including press releases, articles, and other materials for various platforms to communicate fund achievements and milestones. Ensure that one PR article is published per month. Compensation: - Estimated 25 - 30 hours per week. - One month probationary period within the project cycle to assess individual’s capabilities. - No base salary, but will receive a monthly bonus based on participation in investment transactions after successful project completion. This position is a hybrid (mostly remote) type position. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant coursework or project examples that demonstrate their qualifications and interest in venture capital, AI, and blockchain technologies