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?

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.

If you enjoy collaborating and identifying ways to improve processes, then our Corporate Analyst Development Program is right for you. Our program is designed to develop a pipeline of well-rounded future leaders with core business skills for a variety of roles within JPMorgan Chase. You’ll work with professionals to drive growth, make sure operations are effective and manage risk while maintaining the highest standards.

You’ll gain insight into how our businesses come together to serve our clients around the world. You'll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while developing your professional expertise in a dynamic team environment.

Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We want your diverse perspective to help us innovate the next wave of products and solutions for our clients. We’ll give you what you need to succeed including training, mentoring, access to senior leaders and projects that engage all your skills.

What to expect

This 10-week program offers the unique opportunity to sharpen your technical, analytical and leadership skills. You'll start with hands-on training, and then participate in one of the program's core disciplines – analytics, project management, process improvement, and risk & control – across our lines of business and cross-firm functions. Top performers may receive a full-time offer at the end of the summer program.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2018

This summer, Living Classrooms Foundation will host its third cohort of “Inspired to Serve” Summer Fellows. We have 10 fellowship positions available, with placement options at several of our programs in Baltimore.

Once chosen, each intern will have a specific and meaningful project to complete over the course of the summer as well as the opportunity to visit all Living Classrooms programs and shadow specific staff members. Fellows will also have the experience of meeting with their cohort over the course of the summer to reflect on and learn from one another’s experiences. Fellows will be required to attend an HR onboarding meeting (early June), initial orientation (Thursday, June 14th), two mid-summer meetings (one in late June and one in mid-July), as well as an end of summer meeting/presentation (August). Fellows will be supported by a direct supervisor at his/her specific site as well as by staff from our Community Outreach and Volunteerism Department.

Fellows will receive service hours/credits if needed as well as a small monetary stipend.

Application Deadline: April 6, 2018

RKF Engineering is a dynamic, rapidly growing communications engineering firm designing satellite & wireless communications. Based in the Washington DC metro area, RKF is seeking exceptional engineers & developers/programmers to work in dynamic team environment on array of challenging problems. Successful candidates for RF Communications and System Engineer position(s) will have familiarity in one or more of the following areas: communications theory, link budgets, electromagnetic theory, network architecture/protocols, RF design, antennas, wireless communications, signal processing, optimization & operations research, modeling & simulations. Positions will interact directly with customers and represent RKF in a professional manner. Need strong oral & written communications and presentation skills; proven ability to work both independently and in small teams, be organized and meet deadlines is required.

***Must be a US Citizen, due to ITAR and client requirements***

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Optimization Engineer - UMBCworks Job ID #9297757

RF Communications/Systems Engineer - UMBCworks Job ID #9297759

Simulation Engineer - UMBCworks Job ID #9297758

Software Engineer & Debeloper - UMBCworks Job ID #9297757

Application Deadline: April 14, 2018

College life is full of financial scenarios you might see in the real world. Taking out student loans, paying bills and managing expenses and saving money all require strategic planning and decision making.

Your financially savvy Extra Credit team has provided some tips and resources for saving money and building a solid financial foundation:

UMBC Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships – http://financialaid.umbc.edu/

Financial aid can come in the form of grants, work, student loans, parent loans, scholarships and other awards. A counselor is available to help walk you through your options.

 UMBC's Payment Plan – http://sbs.umbc.edu/payment-plan/

UMBC's Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) can help you budget your out of pocket costs not covered by financial aid. The plan enables you to pay tuition and fees as well as university room and board on an installment basis.

 Financial Smarts @ UMBC - http://financialsmarts.umbc.edu/

This site provides students with information about credit, budgeting, investing, job seeking and other finance-related topics. Includes videos and links to relevant sources. For ongoing announcements and updates on financial education and literacy opportunities at UMBC, join the Financial Smarts myUMBC Group at http://my.umbc.edu/groups/financialsmarts

 Rent your textbooks:http://bookstore.umbc.edu/SiteText.aspx?id=20462

Not all textbooks are available to rent, but for those that are, this can significantly cut down on your book budget for the semester! Renting can often be a good option for your non-major courses.

 Carpool with Zimride: https://www.zimride.com/umbc

It’s simple, carpooling saves on gas. UMBC has partnered with Zimride by Enterprise to help connect you to other UMBC students in your area who are looking to carpool.

 360 Degree of Financial Literacy - https://www.360financialliteracy.org/Life-Stages/College-Students

Financial education is a lifelong endeavor. This web site offers general information for managing personal finances and developing money management skills.

Some other tips include:

• Using an app to manage your money – There’s an app for that! Online Banking, websites like Mint.com, and budgeting spreadsheets can provide you with plenty of ways to keep your finances organized.

• Keeping an eye out for student discounts – From museums, to movie theater tickets, to cell phone plans --- don’t hesitate to ask retailers and businesses if they offer student discounts!

• Planning for big expenses in advance - Putting a little money aside each pay check will help you avoid the strain of having to decide between splurging on an afternoon at the mall or paying for school expenses such as text books or meal plans.

• Being conservative with credit cards – Having a credit card or two can be good if you use them strategically. Start by maintaining one card and make at least one charge to it every month, such as gas or groceries.

And for fun:

Weekly Run-Down of Free or Cheap Entertainment in Baltimore - http://baltimorecollegetown.org/explore-baltimore/weekly-cheap-and-free

Do you have some financially savvy ideas you would like to share? Feel free to post them below!

Want to try your hand in more advanced dialogues? 

Ready for some challenging new topics based on controversial current events?

Eager to learn how to have difficult conversations with people who are different from you?

Well, look no further...

INTERACT presents its very first Difficult Dialogues series! (Think of it like an INTERACT Sequel)

What: 1 hour of structured and rigorous dialogue per week for 3 consecutive weeks

Who: Your INTERACT peers and trained staff facilitators from all around campus

Where: On campus

Incentives: 

1. Building your conversation and facilitation skills for difficult conversations; 
2. Learning how to connect meaningfully with people who are different from you; 
3. A challenging opportunity for advancing your communication skills in preparation for future coursework, interpersonal conflicts, and the job market;
   
4. Food;
5. UMBC Swag;
6. A Letter of Recommendation from one of our trained facilitators toward any on-campus or related job*. 

When: During the spring 2018 semester, starting after spring break! See application for details. 

Space is limited to the first 25 applicants. 

Please apply using the link below by Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. Please contact Emily Melluso at melluso1@umbc.edu with any questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-TRD-pzkD8G0KsqWVpMEoV8fC04BRZzqtllCidppMeaPBpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Transferable Skills Mind Meld

Whether you are destined to graduate this Spring or heading warp speed into the final frontier of your UMBC academic experience, we aim to provide you with what is perhaps one of the most critical job search and graduate school admission concepts that students must grasp by or before graduation.  The concept of “transferable skills” is really quite logical when you break it down into simple terms.  Leading edge employers and graduate schools have very specific skills, aptitudes and personal values they are seeking in finalist candidates.

Your Mission 

Your mission is to provide concrete examples in cover letters, resumes, essays and interviews of how you:

•  genuinely possess these traits and skills
• strategically illustrate how your traits and skills TRANSFER to the specific goals and objectives of each employer or graduate/professional school  

Universal Translator of Transferable Traits and Skills 

Fortunately, the most important traits and skills are universal across the galaxy and almost all professional fields.   Here are the big ones according to career development specialists - Randall and Katherine Hansen: 

Human Relations:

Transferable skill example: As a resident assistant at UMBC you were able to develop rapport and actively listen to your residents while cooperating with other members of your community, collaborating and sharing accomplishments with fellow staff, and ultimately asserting authority when it was required.

Communication: 

Transferable skill example: As an SGA senator at UMBC you spoke effectively on behalf of your student constituents, facilitating group discussions regarding various areas of concern.  Throughout your term of service, you negotiated with and persuaded University administrators by expressing your ideas, providing appropriate feedback, and reporting information on a monthly basis.

Planning & Research: 

Transferable skill example: As a Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) Scholar, you identified problems associated with your mechanical engineering team project, gathered information about possible improvements in design, analyzed additional data, and imagined further alternatives.

Organization, Management and Leadership:

Transferable skill example: As the Vice-President of the Pre-Pharmacy Society, you initiated new ideas about the scope and nature of programs, handling details associated with securing new guest speakers, coordinating high level task and delegating other responsibilities to other officers.

Work Survival:

Transferable skill example: As a Peer Student Advisor in the Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising, you accepted responsibility for helping to enforce policies of the University.  Moreover, you enlisted the help of your fellow staff members (peer and professional) in the implementation of programs and delivery of critical services. 

RESOURCES – SERIOUS & FUN

Transferable Skills Sets for Job Seekers

How to Identify Your Transferable Skills

Career Center 

The Shriver Center

Star Trek: Discovery

The International Star Trek Fan Association - Starfleet (sponsors of scholarships!)