Thomas More University Communication Program

09/02/2022

Patty was honored with her fellow Professor Emeritus colleagues were with a luncheon. Emeritus status is granted to retiring faculty members in recognition of an outstanding academic career and their professional achievements.

04/24/2019

NEW JOB POSTINGS!!!

04/24/2019

NCR's semester-long Bertelsen Editorial Internship provides recent college graduates with firsthand newspaper experience. The intern will report for NCR's print edition and website, working as a full-time staff member in our Kansas City newsroom. Applications are due May 3.

Apply here :

https://www.ncronline.org/internship?sp-em

04/16/2019

Ever need advice but don't want to talk to people about your struggles?

Ever need a reassurance that your dreams are not out of reach?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Adam Guard shares with us his personal podcast that can help YOU. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

This podcast is for anyone that is looking to radically change their life. Whether you are trying to get over some bad habit or just become the best version of yourself this podcast will help you get there. Making your dreams a reality has never been so simple. With 365 episodes you can take consistent daily action to finally living out your dream life. What are you waiting for, your dreams are calling!

Listen to the most recent episode of his podcast: Day 214: Do You Want the Ball?

If you are not ready to take the final shot to win the game, then you need to work on your confidence. Period.

04/01/2019

Happy Monday!! We have some awesome news from our Communication Department, take a look!

Here's a pic of Steve Oldfield and Leighann Rechtin judging the 4-H speech contest for students in Campbell County Wednesday night. They are joined by Owen Prim, the Campbell Co. Extension Agent with 4-H. Professor Oldfield and Professor Rechtin selected winners from grade schools across Campbell Co. Now, the winners go to a District Competition for the
chance to go to state. Speeches ranged from one girl talking about domestic violence to a boy talking about his favorite food: pickles!

Our department is really branching out!

03/20/2019

Step into an entry-level but instrumental roleand help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced—and friendly—financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations. This position completes tasks which allow the advisorsto focus more time and energy on client acquisition and deepening client relationships. This positionalsoallows the advisorsthe assurance he/she needs to know that his/her practice is being maintained and supported within Ameriprise Financial guidelines. This entry-level role provides general practice management support by documenting client meetings, preparingmeeting documentation, scheduling and/or performing meeting follow up tasks, processing forms, client service,servingas back-up to other staff members, and performing other business management tasks as needed.Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projectsas needed

03/20/2019

Job Opening Title:
Financial Planning Assistant

Position Description
Step into an entry level but instrumental role and help conduct the smooth operation of a fast paced and friendly financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.

This position completes tasks which allow the advisors to focus more time and energy on client acquisition and deepening client relationships. This position also allows the advisors the assurance he/she needs to know that his/her practice is being maintained and supported within Ameriprise Financial guidelines.

This entry level role provides general practice management support by documenting client meetings, preparing meeting documentation, scheduling and/or performing meeting follow up tasks, processing forms, client service, serving as back up to other staff members, and performing other business management tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projects as needed.

Position Functions:
Responsibilities and Time Allocation - can change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

70% Administrative / Practice Management:
- Prepare meeting templates.
- Participate in client meetings to document discussions, recommendations and next steps.
- Debrief client meetings to ensure tasks are performed or assigned appropriately and ensure ex*****on.
- Process forms and follow through on ex*****on
- Compliance documentation
- Track financial plan count and appropriate scheduling
- Maintain client management system
- Address emails in a timely manner
- Assist financial advisor(s) as needed

30% Client Care:
- Write notes and/or summary letters/emails to clients of administrative nature only
- Document client contact/calls
- Serve as back up to other staff members
- Attend client functions outside the office

Key Traits of a Successful Planning Assistant :
- Direct attention to detail and organization
- Takes initiative and is intuitive
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective and efficient time management skills
- Efficient and accurate typing skills
- Computer Literacy with Word, Excel and Outlook (continued…)
- Polite and clear phone number
- Team player that can work in a high-volume work environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor and Ameriprise Financial
- Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor’s practice
- Maintains professionalism and a positive attitude
- Sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow

Experience/Designations:
- None required, but preferred

Education:
- High school diploma or higher

Income:
- Dependent on education, experience and designations

Please forward resumes to:
Odyssey Financial Advisors
ATTN: Melissa Kelly, Financial Advisor
130 Dudley Rd., Suite 250
Edgewood, KY 41017


[email protected]
859.838.4400

Team Website:

Ameriprise Advisors - Odyssey Financial Advisors in Edgewood, KY

03/20/2019

FFR Wealth Team - Director of First Impressions

Mission:

FFR Wealth Team is seeking an enthusiastic person who will warmly connect a caller or visitor to our team with the next step in their process. This will be determined by engaging in friendly dialog, determining needs and scheduling return calls or appointments. Expediting follow-up to serve our clients and prospects is critical to completing the mission of Director of First Impressions.

Outcomes:

> 95% of incoming calls are clarified to appointment on a team members calendar or resolved.

> Ensure clients feel connected & understood.

> Seasonal phone greeting changes to elevate joy to inbound callers after business hours.

> Prevent missed calls in case of phone system outages, re-route calls to cell if outage is determined.

> Welcome clients to coffee bar & snack bar, making them feel welcomed and valued. Validate parking, confirm or schedule next appointments and ensure invites to upcoming events; send clients off with their expectations exceeded.

> Offer directions to our office to ensure ease and enjoyment of visit to FFR Wealth Team.

> 100% notation of pertinent client information in client contact system (CRM).

Competencies:

> Computer skills in Word, Excel, and be willing to learn.

> Excellent interpersonal & phone skills, extraordinary client service attitude, & genuine interest in people.

> Develops and maintains written systems of all their activities.

> Writes down 6 Most Important and prioritizes them each day before leaving office.

> Attention to detail, tracking & noticing next steps and verifying through completion.

> Social media aptitude - consistent management of and responses to company Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn.

> Proactive approach – acting without being told what to do, bringing new ideas to the company.

> Intelligence – learns quickly, absorbs & understands new information, continued training and drive to always be learning.

> Organization, planning and coordinating skills to handle multiple tasks & tight deadlines.

> A creative mind and self-starter.

> Professional presentation.

Base plus incentive bonus. This position must pass a NASD Security check (fingerprint).

> FFR Team Business Hours 8:30-4:30 M-F; Full-Time Position @ 38 hours/week

Company Background:

> FFR Wealth Team is a firm which provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, corporations and institutions throughout the Tri-State Area.

Please express interest to:

Lisa Kessler (859) 445-0550

e-mail: [email protected]

03/20/2019

(Possible to start at part-time and then go to full-time)

FFR Wealth Team is seeking an enthusiastic person who will warmly connect a caller or visitor to our team with the next step in their process. This will be determined by engaging in friendly dialog, determining needs and scheduling return calls or appointments. Expediting follow-up to serve our clients and prospects is critical to completing the mission of Director of First Impressions.

03/20/2019

Employment Opportunity

Kenton County Public Library

Covington

Children’s Summer Reading Programmers

PT/Temporary

Position Summary: Kenton County Public Library of Covington, KY is seeking to hire several part-time, temporary Children's Summer Reading Programmers to design and implement programs for children as part of our Summer Outreach Program in schools and community centers. This temporary position also oversees book circulation at the program sites. This position earns $12.36/hour plus a flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, and the opportunity to learn and grow with a great team! If you have been looking for a part-time summer job where you can make an impact, apply today!

ABOUT KENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Kenton County Public Library serves everyone in our community by creating lifelong readers and learners and inspiring imagination through a wide variety of resources and services. We help people to connect to the online world, know their community past and present, and provide comfortable, welcoming, and safe places, both virtual and physical, to gather together or work alone.

For about 18 years, we have provided a Summer Outreach Program for children in our community to prevent summer slide. The program takes place in either schools or community centers and we also promote our Summer Reading Club through this program. Each year our Children’s Summer Reading Programmers enjoy the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM PROGRAMMER

The Children’s Summer Reading Programmers come together and collaborate to create summer outreach literacy activities for school-aged children. The activities you develop are age-appropriate and cater to a multicultural and developmentally diverse juvenile population typically aged between 5 and 13 years old.

You enjoy teaching and encouraging a love for reading as you attend elementary schools and community outreach locations. Additionally, you oversee book circulation at each location on a weekly basis so the children can select and enjoy a variety of the books the library has to offer. At each location, you promote the Kenton County Public Library Summer Reading Program and distribute reading logs and prizes to participating children.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Experience working with school-aged children

* Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle to drive to and from points of service and the library with collection, program, and technology supplies

* Ability to stand for long periods of time

* Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to retrieve or shelve library materials

* Ability to carry items weighing 20-30 lbs and push book trucks or bins weighing 100 lbs

College is a plus! Education in the field of teaching or child development is preferred, but not required. Do you enjoy teaching children? Do you have excellent customer service and communication skills? If so, apply today!

Salary: $12.36/hour.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a temporary position with a part-time 20-hour workweek for approximately 8 weeks during the summer. The typical schedule is usually Monday through Friday during the day but may include some community events that fall outside of this schedule.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you enjoy teaching and feel that you would be right for this temporary part-time position, please apply online at http://kentonlibrary.applicantpro.com/

The Kenton County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted: March 4, 2019; Closes March 25, 2019

See current career opportunities that are available at Kenton County Public Library