The UMBC Office of Administration and Finance is offering a year long
(Fall 2018 through Spring 2019) internship program for undergraduates. These paid
internships ($15 per hour) will integrate the student intern in a
cross-departmental experience in business functions that support the
mission of a higher education institution. Over the course of the
academic year, interns will work in 3-4 different functions, in their
chosen higher education business area, gaining a broad perspective on
the critical administrative functions that support the academic mission
in higher education and the positive aspects of a career in the business
of higher education.
TO APPLY, Submit a RESUME and COVER LETTER via UMBCworks answering the following questions for each position that interests you:
-What attracted you to this program?
-Is there any additional information you would like to provide in support of your consideration for this internship opportunity?
- Human Resources (position 9297288)
- Facilities Management (position 9297292)
- Finance (position 9297290)
- Safety and Security (position 9297289)
- Business Operations (position 9297291)
DEADLINE: Friday, March 16th
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- 30 week academic year program
- Rotational experience across multiple departments within a major functional area
- Paid internship
- Dedicated mentor
- 10 hrs/wk average commitment
REQUIREMENTS
- At least a 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate with a junior year class standing or above in fall 2018
The Human Resources Internship will provide direct experience
in support and professional services available to current and
prospective employees, and management in the areas of employment,
benefits, compensation and classification, training and development,
payroll, labor relations, policy, administration, and human resources
data management and reporting. This could include participation in
projects designed to enhance HR services, promote employee engagement,
and develop strategies that attract and retain a valuable workforce.
The Facilities Management Internship will introduce the intern to
the various aspects employed to plan, design, construct, operate, and
maintain campus buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The intern
will be exposed to the business practices and tools used to resolve
trouble calls, contract for professional services, manage construction
projects, and deploy the talented and skilled workforce required for
stewardship of the campus’s physical resources. Special projects may
include development of GIS applications, assisting with sustainability
measures, and analyzing space utilization.
The Finance Internship will involve the intern in the various
aspects of the financial management that support UMBC. This will
include financial accounting and reporting, student billing, the
university budget, and the analysis and communications skills necessary
for success in these endeavors. The intern will gain an understanding of
the interdependent relationship of these areas essential to support
effective and efficient financial operations.
The Safety and Security Internship will provide opportunities
for the intern to assist in crime scene investigations and search
warrant operations, analysis of evidence, property collection and
documentation, ComStat analysis of criminal activity and plan response,
participate in emergency response exercises and critical incident risk
assessments, and other day-to-day police and risk management operations.
The Business Operations Internship will give the intern a variety
of experiences in the areas of contract negotiations and management,
buying goods and services, tracking revenue generation, audit and
customer service. This could involve campus dining services, the
bookstore, campus card, audit review, leases and other general business
operations.