We just obtained a great opportunity for an upcoming May or recent graduate at VALIC in Linthicum, MD.  The Enrollment Specialist position will allow you to work alongside financial advisors as you work with teachers and staff in the K-12 educational system.  Full position details can be found below.  If you are interested, apply to position 9298981 in UMBCworks ASAP. 

Excel with VALIC
With the combined strength and diverse products of AIG member companies and VALIC powering your efforts, you can provide a uniquely high level of personalized retirement and financial planning— and make a real difference in the lives of those who deserve your help.

Our Enrollment Specialists have the opportunity to assist existing & potential clients with employer-sponsored retirement plan enrollments including:
•    Prepare and help clients complete contracts & related product materials during the enrollment process
•    Educate potential clients on product focus
•    Participate in firm or client sponsored events & deliver on-site education of the client’s employer-sponsored plan
•    Partner with a Senior Financial Advisor within assigned territory when client requires planning advice on investments outside employer sponsored-plan or to consolidate assets
•    Adhere to the highest compliance standards

What We Provide:
•    Existing employer relationships with current retirement plan participants to contact
•    Marketing support including mailings, email blasts and customized flyers
•    Company-provided technology, including equipment, helpdesk assistance, client management and financial planning tools
•    Pay for performance compensation schedule
•    Competitive benefits package with immediate access to medical, dental, vision, life and 401K with match
•    Educational support toward certification(s), license(s) and career development
•    Ongoing coaching and mentoring by a Senior Financial Advisor

What You Need:
•    Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed
•    Ability to obtain FINRA Series 7 and 66 or 6 and 63 license(s) with VALIC sponsorship
•    Ability to obtain active state variable life and health license with VALIC sponsorship
•    Ability to quickly earn trust and build lasting relationships
•    Eagerness to learn the financial services industry and be mentored by a Senior Financial Advisor
•    College graduate with demonstrated success in GPA and extra-curricular activities welcome to apply

 VALIC Overview
The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company ("VALIC") and VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., subsidiaries of AIG, is an insurance, retirement and financial planning company that services clients in the not for profit, as well as the for-profit sectors. We are best known for the work that we do in the 403(b) space where our Advisors partner with clients that work in public school districts, universities and hospitals. Additionally, we also work with clients in governmental offices and, because of the vast product and services that we offer, we also have clients in the private sector. VALIC is a national company that is headquartered in Houston, TX. We have 48 district offices across the country with just under 1,500 financial advisors. VALIC’s roots date back to 1955. In 1964, we implemented the very first 403b plan in a public school district. We regularly rank in the “top 3” against our direct competitors and in the K-12 market.

Did you know that, according to the Kauffman Foundation, two thirds, or more than 2,000 U.S. universities and colleges offer at least one course in entrepreneurship?  Fortunately you attend UMBC – a bold institution that not only offers entrepreneurship courses and a very popular, fast-moving minor in the field, but is also home to the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship. 

Markus Proctor, pictured here (news.umbc.edu) designed an Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) major which focused on Tech Entrepreneurship and Organizational Management. The creator of a web-based platform that helps students keep organized, on task, and up to date with changes in their course syllabi, launched a company called  EduPal which pivited into new directions including virtual reality and analytics.  An Extra Credit staff writer sat down with Markus to talk about entrepreneurship, his experience at UMBC and some recommendations for current students. 
 
EC: How can UMBC students approach their education (course decisions, internship choices, major choices) in an entrepreneurial fashion?
 
MP: Entrepreneurship can extend beyond its economic/business definition into many different areas of our lives because, in simple terms, it's all about value creation through innovative problem-solving. Students should focus on the "value-add" of their choices as often as possible whether its selecting courses, applying for internships, or declaring a major/minor. Before making rushed decisions, students should ask "how does this create value for me?" and "how can I confirm my assumptions?". This is where leveraging resources on campus to make an informed, decisive decision is critical. 
 
EC: What do you feel has been your greatest success at UMBC and what resources from UMBC contributed to that success?
 
MP: My greatest success at UMBC is building a reputable start-up in the Baltimore region that has allowed me to meet exceptional people, receive awards, and fully enjoy the process of learning. There are many resources that have contributed to that success: 
 

*The opportunity to design my own degree with the Interdisciplinary Studies Department

*The study abroad program which allowed me the opportunity to conduct preliminary, exploratory research in Switzerland

*The Alex Brown Center for Entrepreneurship

*Outstanding administrators and professors supporting me along the way

 
EC: What experience, course, relationship, or resource at UMBC do you consider to be the greatest "difference-maker"  as a student and entrepreneur at UMBC?
 
MP: The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition was the one experience that made the biggest difference in my journey as an "edupreneur" and student; I highly recommend that students participate in this event.
 
EC: If you could go back and "redo" your first three years at UMBC, what would you do differently and why?
 
MP: I would network with more students on campus because we have an abundance of talent on campus. Who knows what can happen if more students integrated their talents to solve big problems?
   
If you are inspired by Markus’s story and experience, be sure to explore the many events, activities, and tools that the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship (Public Policy, Room 115) offers. 
 
KEY LINKS:  
The Minor in Entrepreneurship at UMBC  
The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Change    
                                                                       
BONUS LINKS:
Markus Proctor, founder of EduPal, is ready for career as an entrepreneur Class of Spring 2016 Graduate Profile
"Five TED Talks Every Entrepreneur Should Watch" by  Jayson Demers on entrepreneur.com

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