The Study Abroad Office within the Office of International Education Services is seeking a highly-motivated summer student worker to assist with a variety of special projects, support study abroad operations, and develop resources for study abroad marketing. The selected candidate will be provided training.
Duties:
· Conduct summer Study Abroad Information Sessions as needed
· Staff New Student Orientation Events and represent the Study Abroad Office
· Conduct benchmarking research on study abroad practices and summarizing findings for use in the development of new materials and practices
· Review and update study abroad marketing materials including website, online brochures, print materials, etc.
· Develop and execute a social media strategy to engage the UMBC community in study abroad opportunities and news
· Manage the Study Abroad Ambassador blog posts
· Support the Study Abroad Office with coordinating programming events
· Support the Study Abroad Office and the Office of International Education Services as needed with data management, filing, printing, posting flyers, etc
Required Skills:
· Strong presentation skills, the ability to speak clearly and convey complex information
· Ability to manage a tabling event and interact with prospective study abroad students
· Be available many afternoons, specifically between 3 and 5 pm to staff New Student Orientation events
· Able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week
· Have strong organization and research skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into a concise summary
· Be able to work independently
Desired Qualifications:
· International experience preferred (study abroad, international student, alternative spring break, Global Brigades, Engineers without Borders, living abroad)
· Experience with a variety of social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
· Knowledge of web design or graphic design
· Interest in continuing the position through the fall
· Interest in studying abroad
Name:Simbiat Odeshina
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Code Red Technologies
Position Title: Cable Technician
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term: Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
The organization I worked for during summer 2017 is named Code Red Technologies. It is an information technology company that specializes in tech support and has recently ventured into cabling. During my internship, I shadowed the Vice-President of Operations and was given other jobs to do based on daily demands. This gave me insight to the behind the scenes workings of an information technology company at multiple levels of production. Some of the assignments given to me included: making weekly schedules in Microsoft Excel, policy research, creating filing systems for contractors, reorganizing existing files systems, and sorting papers which included receipts I later scanned into the company's “cloud.” I also watched many job interviews in which I gained insight into being a better interviewee and whom interviewers want to hire.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I obtained this position through the Department of Employment Services’ (DOES) Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP). I have known of SYEP for many years through friends who have worked in the program during the summer. This was my first time attending this program. I got advice for my resume from the Career Center to help obtain this job.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have enjoyed the organization’s culture. Code Red Technologies' culture is much different from a more formal cubicle job. This job makes you interact a lot with other employees, which is a good thing. This has made me become more outspoken to better communicate with others inside and outside the workplace. This company is like one big family to me!
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact through helping the Vice-President of Operations with work that may take longer to be completed. She was able to delegate specific jobs to me throughout the summer. She has an extensive “to do” list and is always busy doing something important for the well-being of the company. I benefited from the experience and was able to provide her with more time to directly manage employees and interview new hires.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would advise them to do their best at this job. It is okay to make mistakes as long as your supervisor or boss knows that you tried your best. Also ask questions if you are unsure about anything, so you will not make a mistake in the first place. An internship is the perfect place to preemptively learn what is required for specific jobs and to use the resources of staff/supervisors to build skills needed to be better employees in the future.
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]]>Internal Medicine Practice in Kensington, Maryland seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team.
Competitive salary, benefits, and great practical experience for recent undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
Responsibilities include:
· Triage patients: taking BP, pulse, height, weight, vitals
· Administer vaccines, EKGs, spirometry and other outpatient procedures
· Calling patients with their blood work results, responding to concerns/queries from patients and pharmacies
· Will work under the direct supervision of physicians
Requirements:
· BS, Biological Sciences, HAPP, or related field
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to multi task and prioritize work
UMBCworks Job ID: 9298778
Application Deadline: June 30, 2018
]]>Earlier last month, the Career Center invited student organizations to participate in their annual Reverse Career Fair. This was a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills learned outside of the classroom to the wide array of employers that attended. It was also a unique way to connect with employers, as students were the ones to receive a table and representatives from companies would be the ones walking around. While they were walking around, employers had the opportunity to judge each organization by these four select criteria:
Did your booth represent the purpose/objective of your organization?
Were the accomplishments of your organization clearly defined?
Were the student representatives articulate and engaging?
Did your booth have an element of appeal that attracted the employer?
And the employers decided that the UMBC Game Developer's Club was the winner of the Best Booth Contest, winning a $200 cash prize for their student organization account! Some of the nice things that employers had to say about the students in this club were that they were "engaged, articulate. Good understanding of industry. Able to answer all questions with enthusiasm." Others mentioned their display, stating, "great display, great discussion. I asked a lot of questions and their answers were honest and informative" and that they "loved their interactive graphics." The Career Center congratulates the Game Developer's Club and all of the other student organizations that came out and helped made this event a success.
]]>T. Rowe Price just launched the LEAD Program below for May 2018
graduates. If you are interested in learning more, be sure to apply by
simply submitting your resume to position 9298823 in UMBCworks ASAP.
The company will also have an information session on the program on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 5 PM in The Commons , Room 331. Details on the program can be found below. This opportunity is open to all majors.
The role is within the Individual and Retirement Plan Services division as a Financial Services Representative, and the program is called LEAD@TRP.
Picture yourself at T. Rowe Price.
As a senior about to graduate from UMBC, you’re ready to begin your
career doing meaningful work. T. Rowe Price is recruiting talented UMBC
graduates of ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to come and
work with us.
Perform Meaningful Work
Our mission is to help people achieve their financial goals and secure
their future, and we do this in many ways. You’ll find jobs that span
multiple disciplines—such as client services, technology, and
investments.
Inclusive Work Environment
Through our LEAD program, we are focused on providing high potential,
new associates of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to develop and
enhance their leadership skills. We’ve designed our LEAD program to
ensure participants receive mentoring and networking opportunities, with
exposure to senior leaders throughout the first two years at T. Rowe
Price. Our goal is to position our culturally and ethnically diverse new
associates in supervisory career paths.
To Qualify
Applicants must:
Have demonstrated excellence in leadership, professional development, and/or community/campus service.
Self-identify as being of a different race, ethnicity and or
nationality, including but not limited to: Hispanic/Latino,
African-America, Asian and Native American.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 over GPA at the time of employment.
Please contact Mindy Silverman – mindy_silverman@troweprice.com for more information.
Name:Ciara Christian
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:SNLP- Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance
Position Title:Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Fellow
Major(s)/Minor(s):Applied Sociology w/ P.C.B. in Nonprofits
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Last summer I interned at Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA). At BNIA, I was primarily responsible for organizing Baltimore Data Day -- an annual workshop that brings together over 300 community leaders, community groups, nonprofits, gov't entities, and socially minded technologists to build capacity. Members of the community will learn how to access and utilize available public data about their neighborhoods to advocate for change. My tasks included preparing promotional materials; preparing panel participants; talking with and recruiting community organizations to attend the event; managing the logistics of the event; as well as curating one of the sessions and recruiting participants --particularly a panel on data related to issues of social justice and racial equity in Baltimore. I was also responsible for creating the final report after the event to be shared with sponsors.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about the Public Service Scholars Program through other work I was doing in the Shriver Center as a Peaceworker Fellow. I was particularly interested in the Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program, as I was earning my Pcb in Nonprofits.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Being able to utilize the skills I've developed in the classroom as a graduate student, and at my service placement as a Peaceworker Fellow. Additionally, one of the greatest experiences in my internship was the freedom granted me. My mentor had faith in my work ethic and skill level, giving me lots of independence and agency. Baltimore Data Day is an annual event, and my mentor, Dr. Seema Iyer, gave me so much creative freedom in helping theme the event as well as theme and curate one of the panels. I was also allowed to create a lunch session (which had not be scheduled in previous years). This, among other things, helped me to feel like a truly valued member of the BNIA staff.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I'm making an impact in my office by lessening the load of my colleagues and helping keep the event organized. Additionally, I believe I'm making an impact on Baltimore residents by helping ensure that they are aware of Data Day and the benefits they might reap as a result of participating. Furthermore, as a result of my participation, we were able to register 300 participants for the event, with nearly 100 more on the waitlist, a significant increase from the previous year. Additionally, the event survey data suggests that participants were well pleased with the panel I curated, which was very well attended.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Believe in yourself! Too often we allow fear and/or intimidation to prevent us from trying new things, exploring new opportunities, and ultimately having growth inducing experiences. This is true at every level. Though most of my peers in the program were undergraduates, I am a graduate student and I nearly let imposter syndrome prevent me from having an amazing experience. I would also tell students to be willing to try something that’s outside of their comfort zone. As a qualitative researcher, I was worried about interning for a quantitative data gathering Nonprofit. What I learned, however, is that both methods help tell richer stories. As a result of working for BNIA I am (somewhat) less intimidated by quantitative data, and at the same time, they saw value in my ability to see the qualitative story behind data points. Do the unexpected! Lastly, I would encourage students to lean into the relationships with those they work with at internships and similar experiences. I established great relationships with people at my internship that have continued to support me nearly a year after I began working with them.
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]]>The semester is trudging along my friends, and although those final exams and project deadlines are looming, opportunities for professional advancement still abound! There is one week left in Career Month, so see what kind of events you can attend to make connections, explore an industry, and collect pins to enter the raffle for two free plane tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines! Hopefully some of you have already attended some events, maybe shook some hands, grabbed a few business cards, and perhaps even acquired a summer job, internship, or research experience. CONGRATULATIONS! That’s great! You know how you can take that experience to the next level? By registering for the Intern Success Practicum through the Career Center!
The Intern Success Practicum is a FREE, zero-credit pass/fail course for students participating in an internship, co-op, or research position of 120+ hours per semester. Not only does this practicum add a notation of your professional experience to your transcript , but it also gives you the foundation to reflect on what you are gaining from your experience and optimize your sense of personal and professional development. You can even enroll in PRAC for summer positions, and each academic semester that you hold the position, so register now!
Why you should register for the Intern Success Practicum:
Professional Growth - Students enrolled in PRAC attend special workshops, panels, and discussions so you can get the most out of your experience.
Feedback - Being able to receive performance reviews from your employer can help you find what you excel at and where you need to improve.
Transcript Notation - You can’t get more solid proof that you had a successful experience than with an official notation on your transcript! The best part is that this course has no effect on your GPA, so it can only help you!
Academic Credit - It is possible to gain academic credit for your experience as well, but that is done through your academic department.
Registering is all too easy. Simply log in to UMBCworks and click Intern Success, Work & Service Practicums, under the Shortcuts. Then, click “Add New Experience” and fill in the required fields. You must upload a letter or email verifying that you have been offered the position. After that, your registration will be reviewed within five business days. If you like, you can also register by setting up an appointment at the Career Center so one of our staff can help you through the process and answer any questions you have. If you have already acquired an internship, co-op, or research experience, registering for the Intern Success Practicum shows dedication to being the best intern you can be. So register today!
]]>Name:Swathi Prakash
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: DSFederal
Position Title:Business Development and Human Resources Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Media and Communications Studies
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship allowed me to practice my technical writing skills, as well as allowing me to manage social media posts, filing, interviewing co-workers, and attending meetings.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I had connections with people who worked at the company, and after learning what kind of interns they needed for the summer and explaining my skill sets, I got hired! I went to the Career Center to get my resume reviewed and updated by using UMBCWorks
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I really enjoyed learning how to work in an office environment with co-workers, and acquiring new skills, such as how to file paperwork properly.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that my work at this company has improved their official blog, social media presence, as well as keeping their documents more organized and easily accessible for future use.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice to other students seeking and internship would be to not be afraid to apply to a bunch of places, even if it doesn't directly go with your major! You'd be surprised to see how every job does improve your career experience in one way or another even if you don't directly see it at first. Also, don't get too adamant about working at one specific place.
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