Akuna Capital is a fast-growing derivatives trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago that specializes in market-making and arbitrage. Founded in 2011, Akuna has quickly grown from a start-up to a successful leader on US options and futures exchanges that has already begun international expansion. In July of 2013 Akuna opened a dedicated technology office in the Research Park of the University of Illinois. The office houses a blend of full-time developers and student interns working on Akuna’s mission-critical systems.

We are seeking a motivated individual to assist across multiple business units at Akuna. This person will gain exposure to our Recruitment, Campus Engagement and Marketing efforts while assisting with various activities including recruiting events, tech talks, and helping promote the company through social media. Along with general office management tasks, they will also be responsible for planning and coordinating extracurricular activities for the office and assisting with new hire on-boarding.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote Akuna to University officials including professors, career development representatives and other faculty through meetings and other networking events if and when applicable
• Grow our social media presence by promoting and photographing company events
• Attend group presentations and other campus events to promote Akuna
• Coordinate logistics for campus recruiting events and tech talks
• Liaise with Chicago Office Coordinator in scheduling employee and intern office visits
• Support company events by planning and coordinating extracurricular activities
• Provide assistance with meeting scheduling, meal planning and occasional miscellaneous errands
• General office and light kitchen maintenance, restocking office and kitchen supplies
• Manage receiving, opening, distribution and sending of mail and shipping

Job Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate Akuna’s message in front of a large audience if required
• Marketing knowledge and project management skills preferred but not required
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills
• Professional and reliable with the ability to multitask and to prioritize responsibilities
• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Personal transportation preferred but not required
• Available 10 to 15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and available full time during the summer

More information available at http://www.akunacapital.com/job-details/?jobid=58095

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time staff, and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule. In this position you will:

• Carry out basic IT functions in testing and development of business object reports and the CAD Engineering tools of CreoParametric, CreoView and Windchill
• Update SharePoint  and training documentation 

What It TakesWe need excellent communicators, who thrive on solving problems and working in a team environment.  Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering; others may qualify.  In addition, we require:

• Must be registered as a full-time student at UIUC
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
• Grad date – May 2017 or later 
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 and above 
• 16 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
• 35 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word 

A strong candidate will also have:

• Understanding of Basic Engineering, CAD and Graphics 
• Understanding of applications development environment, database, data management and infrastructure capabilities and constraints

To apply click here: http://adtrk.tw/68Erd

Job Description:Raytheon has exciting opportunities in growth areas with an immediate need for a Software Engineer to enhance capabilities of cyber products for security-conscious government & commercial customers at the Champaign, IL design center. The position will be responsible for developing & testing new product capabilities, software development/build tools, software test infrastructure & operational support for cross-domain products including Linux & Android based trusted access thin-client & mobile solutions.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, working in a cohesive team environment, willing to grow & learn using many software development & operational tools to test, debug & support software for secure Linux desktop environments, IT operations/enterprise management, IP networking/routing and remote/virtual desktop deployments.

This position will be located in Champaign, ILRequired Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
• Experience developing desktop and/or web applications in production environments. 
• Familiarity with software development in Linux/UNIX environments using a variety of programming and scripting languages including Python, C, C++, Java and/or bash. 
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL, and SMTP). 
• Experience with version control technologies such as Subversion or Git.

Preferred Skills:Agile or Scrum development experience 

• Integrating disparate software systems using open standards. 
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems. 
• Development experience in a distributed, parallel or clustered processing environment. 
• Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such as RDP, Citrix Receiver, VMware Horizon View or virtual Bridges VERDE. 
• Experience with thin-client usage, management & deployment scenarios. 
• Experience with Cisco or Microsoft VoIP/unified-communications & multi-media technologies 

This position will be filled as either Software Engineer I (E03) or Software Engineer II (E04) depending on qualifications.

Apply online here 

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) is a leader in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced cyber solutions; weather and environmental solutions; information-based solutions for law enforcement and homeland security; and training, logistics, engineering, product support, and operational support services and solutions for the mission support, homeland security, space, civil aviation, counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism markets. IIS, which operates at nearly 542 sites in 80 countries, is headquartered in Dulles, VA. and generated $6 billion in 2013 revenues. Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. 

  About the Position 

Location: Research Park at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Duration: May-August 2015

To Apply: Visit ameren.com/careers and refer to job # 14017

At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern position leads/assists challenging projects, or conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large energy company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research and develop the latest mobile software technology as needed by specific business segments and directed by business needs.
• Assist in mobile software development and support by creating requirements, definition/specification for new applications, or enhancements to existing Company systems.
• Design specific software components to meet various business needs.
• Provide technical assistance to developmental projects within Company segments.
• Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on the above-referenced items

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Graduate Student Status highly preferred. Junior, Senior or Master’s student status required.
• Completion of atleast 40 college credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree required, Electrical Engineering, Computing Science, or Computer Engineering majors are highly preferred. Will consider other majors based on experience and background.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.8 required.

Experience:

• Proficient in mobile application development. Experience with iOS platform preferred.
• Experience with building wireframes and prototype. (iOS or Web)
• Technical writing/Documentation.
• Knowledge of JavaScript Frameworks, CSS and User Interface design preferred.
• Experience integrating and creating middleware for mobile applications preferred..
• MBaaS experience preferred; example: Parse, Kinvey, or FeedHenry.
• Familiarity with agile development principles preferred..
• Creating User Stories and Acceptance Criteria and Sprint planning preferred.
• Experience with Unit testing frameworks and TDD (Test Drive Development) preferred.

Other:

• Strong research and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team required.
• Good communication skills required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Position 

Location: Research Park at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

To Apply: Visit ameren.com/careers and refer to job # 14016

At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern position leads/assists challenging projects, or conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large energy company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the research and development of innovation explorations.
• Establish metrics and monitoring controls for projects/initiatives.
• Work with Innovation Center project teams to develop project status reports and summaries.
• Employ continuous improvement methods to modify and streamline the process of innovation explorations.
• Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on the above-referenced items

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Business or MBA candidates highly preferred. Will consider other majors based on experience and background.
• Completion of 40 college credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree required.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.8 required.

Experience:

• Technical writing/documentation skills required.
• Project management skills preferred.

Other:

• Interest in Process Development or Continuous Improvement
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team required.
• Good communication skills required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Graphic Designer Intern (Position Code: 2015-GD-AI)

Agrible has an immediate opening for a part-time Graphic Designer Intern in our Champaign, Illinois office. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and manipulating graphic images including logo, choosing typefaces and has some web design experience. Ideal candidates would have experience with mobile first design and interface with phone and tablet design.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:

•      Work experience and a BS in a graphic design focused curriculum.

•      Experience in developing web and print marketing materials.

•      Ability to maintain a consistent brand identity.

•      Ability to work in a fast paced project environment and provide excellent communication skills

•      Self-motivated, organized, and resourceful with a desire to have fun and work hard.

•      Ability to design collateral for appearances at tradeshows and corporate slideshows.

•      Will be working side by side with scientists, engineers, and developers.

•      Will need to be able to translate technical work into visual graphics.

•      Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

•      Other duties as may be assigned

•      Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Agrible maintains a fast paced, dynamic, and fluid environment full of creativity and innovation. We are a small company with a diverse set of professional backgrounds and pride ourselves on excellence.  Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing your salary requirements and establishing your experience/qualifications for the criteria outlined above. Please Note the position code denoted above in your submission.

Please forward your resume, cover letter, and a sample of your work to careers@agrible.com.

www.agrible.com

EOE/AA                                                Agrible is an Equal Opportunity Employer                              M/F/D/V

Company Name: AbbVie

Category: Software Engineering

Position Title: Rapid Application Developer

Status: Undergraduate Hourly

Hours per week: 10 – 15 during academic year

                             35 – 40 during summer semester

Contact Email: Masha.Trenhaile@abbvie.com

Who We Are:

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. 

Position Description: 

The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who are able to work in parallel to their school schedule. Major duties include:

• Working on user-centered and small workgroup small application projects that will be utilized throughout the company
• Developing small programs and components that will be used to solve problems in the R&D area

Qualifications: 

• Must be registered as a full-time student
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
• Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• 10 - 15 hours/week during the academic year
• 35 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture but who will focus on details
• Passion for design and great user experiences
• Familiarity with user research and usability testing methodologies to prioritize user needs to drive design priorities
• Ability to design and deliver clean and usable user interface prototypes for desktop

Preferred Skills: 

• Willingness to learn Pipeline Pilot (a RAD platform)
• JavaScript/JQuery
• Web development
• Familiarity with databases

Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the summer of 2015 with an option to continue through the 2015-2016 school year. 

To apply: Submit your resume to Masha Trenhaile at Masha.Trenhaile@abbvie.com

Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com

We are seeking an Office Coordinator and Brand Ambassador to help manage our Champaign office and provide UIUC Campus-specific support to the Chicago Recruiting Team. We are seeking a motivated individual to develop close ties with the university students and faculty members alike as well as engaging with the local technology community. We will be looking to bring on both full-time technology staff as well as providing opportunities for on-campus interns throughout the calendar year. The successful candidate will be responsible for office operations as well as driving the growth of our company in Champaign.

What you’ll be doing:

Brand Promotion & Recruitment Responsibilities

·         Promote Akuna to University officials including professors, career development representatives and other faculty through meetings and other networking events

·         Manage and maintain engagement of UIUC students through presentations, talks and events

·         Grow our social media presence by promoting and photographing company events

·         Organize and attend UIUC career fairs

·         Coordinate UIUC group sponsorship and group presentations with Campus Engagement

·         Attend group presentations and other campus events to promote Akuna

·         Assist with branding of Akuna to UIUC students by coordinating with Campus Engagement on purchasing of swag and Akuna branded merchandise for employees

·         Administer UIUC candidate submissions through GreenHouse

Administrative Responsibilities

·         General office maintenance, restocking office and kitchen supplies

·         Manage receiving, opening, distribution and sending of mail and shipping

·         Ordering and managing security cards for employees

·         Intern/Full-time new hire on-boarding (verification and facility tour)

·         Plan Champaign-specific social activities for both interns and Full Time staff and

·         Promote the attendance of companywide events to Champaign staff

·         Liaise with Chicago Office Coordinator to schedule employee and intern office visits and travel

Qualities that make great candidates:

·         Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate Akuna’s message and exciting opportunities in front of large and small audiences

·         Strong networking and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to multitask

·         Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize responsibilities

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook

·         Ability to work with various departments as well as Senior Management

·         Professional and reliable

·         Having an existing network of relationships both on and off-campus within the technology and academic community will be a strong plus

**Please apply directly here: http://www.akunacapital.com/job-application/?jobid=60953**