Below are featured events and internship/employment opportunities that have recently been posted or have application deadline dates that are quickly approaching!  To see all that the UMBC Career Center has to offer YOU, please visit our myUMBC group page or log into your UMBCworks account!

FEATURED EVENTS…

NEW! Diversity Recruitment Event Thursday, November 5^th, 2015, 5 pm – 8 pm,Advance registration is required:http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/diversity.php

NEW! Keys to Success: Your Personality, Your Career Monday, November 2, 2015, Noon – 1 pm

NEW! UMBC Connects: T. Rowe Price Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 11 am – 2 pm

On the Road: Kennedy Krieger Institute Friday, October 30, 2015, 9 am – 1 pm

UMBC Connects: National Security Agency (NSA) Wednesday, October, 28, 2015, 11 am – 2 pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS….

NEW! Information Session: Onyx Point, Inc. Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 5:30 pm – 7 pm

NEW! Information Session: Basys, Inc. Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 5 pm – 6 pm

Information Session: srcLogic Tuesday, October, 27, 2015, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Information Session Google (Undergrad & Grad) Thursday, October, 29, 2015, 4 pm – 8 pm

Information Session: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Thursday, October, 29, 2015, 5 pm – 6:30 pm

Information Session Google - Grad & Upper Level Under Grad Friday, October 30, 2015, Noon – 3 pm

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NEW!  On-Campus Interview Deadlines

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Deadline to Apply:  October 27
Interview Date:  November 10

srcLogic
Deadline to Apply:  October 29
Interview Date:  November 12

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FEATURED FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

PAID MARKETING/PR/BRAND TRIBE INTERNS NEEDED

Job & Funded Graduate Degree Opportunity w/Northrop Grumman

Research Associate position w/ Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC

Keep an eye on the Career Center website (http://careers.umbc.edu/) for all upcoming events and programs!  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors….this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about career paths…whether you are exploring possibilities or searching for an internship or full-time opportunity!

WEBINAR: Chinese Cyber Power

6:00-7:00pm Monday, 26 Oct 26 2015
Register online

Dr. Terry Thompson, of the UMBC Cybersecurity Graduate Program faculty, will present on the political, economic, military, and foreign policy dimensions of China’s cyber strategy and operations. He will explore:

• How does cyber fit into China’s military strategy?
• Why is there so much focus on offensive cyber operations?
• What is the Chinese view of the U.S. response (or lack of responses) to their cyber attacks on U.S. government and industry?
• Given the large amount of U.S. debt held by China, what is the rationale for cyber attacks that can damage the U.S. economy?
• Who is behind the strategy and operational planning and execution of China’s cyber attacks on the U.S.?

This webinar is a preview of Dr. Thompson’s Spring 2016 course CYBR 691 Special Topics in Cybersecurity: “Chinese Cyber Power: Perspectives and Implications.” Please Note: Due to time constraints, not all topics may be covered during the webinar.

Register online

The Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP) is looking for a part-time Research and Administrative Assistant to provide research, writing, and operational support to staff.

The ideal candidate will be committed to MDCEP’s mission, detail oriented, a capable writer, comfortable working with data in Excel, and excellent at juggling multiple priorities. Candidates should be interested in how public policy can address economic and racial inequalities, and Maryland’s fiscal health (e.g. state budget and revenue process). They also should be familiar with the legislative process and public policies that directly impact vulnerable Maryland residents, and capable of making and critiquing economic arguments for social change.

About the Maryland Center on Economic Policy

The Maryland Center on Economic Policy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advances innovative policy ideas that foster broad prosperity. We believe that every Marylander should be able to achieve their full potential in a healthy economy that offers a widely shared, rising standard of living.

MDCEP engages in research, analysis, strategic communications, public education, and grassroots alliances promoting robust debate and greater public awareness of the policy choices Maryland residents face together.

Position Summary

The Research and Administrative Assistant will support the work of staff through research assistance, fact checking, and drafting written materials for internal and external use. The Assistant will also provide general support to MDCEP staff, including preparing mailings, scheduling, and updating the website. The position will report directly to the Executive Director.

The position pays $12-15 per hour, depending on experience. Our offices are in Baltimore’s Station North neighborhood near Penn Station, the light rail, and numerous bus lines.

Responsibilities 

• Support staff research and analysis on state budget and tax policies, and related issues.
• Draft reports, fact sheets, blog posts, and other written materials for a general audience.
• Monitor the status of state and federal legislation, track events and developments with consequences for the state budget and for low- and moderate-income residents.
• Draft testimony for staff to present to the General Assembly.
• Work effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Assist with responses to requests for information and technical assistance from policymakers, the press, and others.
• Play an active role in maintaining MDCEP’s online and social media presence.
• Collaborate with state-level and national partners to advance fiscal and economic policy priorities and exchange information on best practices.
• Attend conferences and other meetings on matters of interest to MDCEP.
• Provide general office support for MDCEP staff, particularly the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including an advanced knowledge of Excel.
• College-level coursework in public policy, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with state legislative and budget processes, preferably in Maryland.
• The ability to clearly and compellingly communicate technical information to non-expert audiences.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and to complete assigned projects under deadline.
• The capacity to develop and to maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse array of individuals and organizations.
• Able to work 20 hours per week (scheduling is flexible)
• Willing and able to travel occasionally within the state of Maryland.

Contact

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial okay) to: mdcep@mdeconomy.org. No phone calls.

KOLE LIFE FOODS INC IS SEEKING A PAID MARKETING/PR/BRAND TRIBE INTERNS

**Interested applicants should apply to this position via UMBCworks, intern position 9278720 or send cover letter (see instructions below via cover letter) and resume to Dr. Bankole Johnson at kole@kolelifefoods.com

Kole Life Foods (KLF) Inc. is a recently launched Company that will soon be producing unique drinks designed to aid specific brain functions.  These functional beverages, developed by an award-winning neuroscientist at UMSOM, aim to support clarity of thinking and focus (INSPIRE), elevate mood (HAPPY), aid restful sleep (DREAMS), and enhance intimacy (IGNITE).  

Many of us are aware of beverages designed to improve physical health.  Yet, there are no truly functional drinks that can actually stimulate and aid the workings of our most valuable asset – our brains!  The Company is looking for talented interns who believe that their background and skill set would enable them to be highly effective at marketing and increasing public awareness about these beverages for these first of a kind brain drinks.  Such talented individuals will be able to use networks, social media, and their interpersonal skills to engage people at all levels (including spreading the word to students on campus and other campuses) to consume a beverage designed to improve brain health.  Basically, instead of just “taking your body for a run” why not “take your mind for a run?”.

The successful candidates will be compensated for their time but depending on their drive and engagement will also have the opportunity to earn shares in the Company.   In short, the KLF Inc. team is looking for talented individuals who can help to shape and build its brand tribe.  The team will be trained and advised by both the neuroscientist founder of the Company and also the Executive Vice President for Marketing for the Company. 

Within your cover letter, please provide the following.
Because KLF Inc. is not just looking for high academicians but also people with the “right stuff”, prospective candidates would be expected to not only submit their resume but also a one page letter of interest that should describe why they are suitable. Importantly the letter should explain how he or she would work to distill the message of this unique concept of brain enhancement to the general public in a simple, easily understandable, and captivating manner.  Potential candidates also should provide an idea as to the number of hours they plan to work, and their level of comfort with hosting discussions, focus groups, blogging, doing in-store demonstrations, and promoting events, some of which may occur at the weekend

Volunteer Tax Preparers Needed

APPLY ON-LINE FOR THE VITA INTERNSHIP HERE

Position Description: Tax preparers with UMBC VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will complete personal income tax returns for low income individuals and families from the greater Baltimore area on UMBC’s campus. They will also advise clients on avoiding unnecessary fees and leveraging refunds over time through bonds and savings accounts. Tax season is between mid-February and early April and appointments will be on designated Saturdays during the season. Volunteers will be working as a part of the Baltimore CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Campaign which partners with VITA to provide tax preparation services to lowincome families throughout the greater Baltimore area.

Qualifications: This opportunity only requires IRS tax preparer certification. Certification is earned by attending three training sessions, one online and two in a classroom setting during the month of January, as well as passing a certification exam at the end.  Training is provided by Baltimore Cash Campaign and the IRS.  Completing the training and passing the exam will officially give you IRS certification and authorize you to complete tax returns during the spring semester. These training sessions will amount to about 15 hours total, however you may need to spend additional time preparing for the exam.  While this opportunity is certainly a helpful supplement to those pursuing financially related majors it is in no way needed.  Knowledge of tax preparation and tax law is helpful to almost any field of study.

Responsibilities: Completing the free training sessions in January. Interviewing clients and preparing and reviewing documentation needed to accurately complete tax returns. Administrative tasks at the VITA site. Reviewing completed tax returns. Doing follow-up interviews with clients and completing quality reviews. Perks: This is an excellent opportunity to gain both work experience related to the field of financial economics and IRS certification for resume building. You will also be actively engaging with and providing aid to those in need of help in your broader community. Finally, internship credit through the economics department and Career Center is also being offered on an individual basis.  Schedule:

Tax Preparation Sessions will be on the following Saturdays, 9am-2pm:  February 27, March 5, March 19, March 26, and April 9, 2016.  Attendance at all of these sessions is strongly encouraged.  

Questions?  Contact Trisha Wells at twells@umbc.edu or 410-455-2393.