Attention ECON, FEIC, BTA, and Accounting December Grads
Student Affairs Business Services Center is seeking TWO Accounting Associates.
FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES CAN BE FOUND HERE
Closing Date: Best consideration by December 3, 2017
Salary: Pay Range 9 (Starting at $35,728) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program
DUTIES: Provides full-performance level of business management services work requiring a working knowledge of, and the ability to apply, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and skill in applying basic analytical skills to review revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts. Specific duties include: coordinate the Accounts Receivable function for multiple departments to include Events and Conference Services, Commonvision, Flat Tuesdays, Game Room, Transportation Services, University Health Services, Career Center, and others as needed; supervise all cash handling by employees in the Division of Student Affairs; oversee the accurate preparation of complex deposit transmital documentation; supervise the on-line ticketing revenue process and other specialized revenue programs for the Division of Student Affairs; analyze all revenue generation in the Division of Student Affairs to propose improvements in procedures and processes; prepare monthly reports on revenue generation using multiple data sources and include explanations of budget variances; manage internal control policies and procedures for the Division of Student Affairs; and perform other duties as assigned.
]]>Name:Edwin Quinn
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: KeyW Corporation
Position Title: Electronics Packaging Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer/Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Our division develops micro-electronic devices with a focus on software defined radios. We support large contracts for major federal customers in the area. As an intern, I am responsible for the design and process development of electro-mechanical assemblies. My responsibilities include calculating, testing and mitigating issues involving circuit board strain, thermal management and environmental durability. I often utilize plating, machining and other manufacturing processes to complete my designs. I have access to a wide variety of equipment including a UV Laser, multiple CNCs, an X-Ray and extensive lab space to help with the engineering process.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I found my internship through the UMBC career fair. The career center at UMBC helped me improve my resume and advised me on success factors when interfacing with professionals.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoy the hands on learning the most. I find that I am constantly applying my academic knowledge when solving problems. I also value learning how to use new software and equipment to apply that knowledge. It is very rewarding when you are instrumental in solving an engineering problem, even if it is on a small scale. I also enjoy the variety of the work that the job provides. No two projects are the same and there is always a new problem to solve. On a higher level, I think learning how an engineering company is organized and run is invaluable career experience.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I think I bring a new approach to how typical engineering problems are solved. There are many processes in micro-electronics that have been done the same way for many years. As an intern, I have brought new ideas to the table in terms of materials and processes. For instance, on a recent project I suggested the use of cobalt over typical copper alloys because of cobalt's rigidity and other beneficial material properties. Having little to no experience can be a huge upside in that it gives a fresh perspective on solving problems.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Getting an internship is invaluable training for any student. I think that an internship is a big confidence booster and a great way to learn about yourself. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there at career fairs and networking events.
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]]>The Alternative Spring Break 2018 Participant Application is NOW LIVE! Alternative Spring Break (ASB) will take place from March 18 to March 23, 2018. The application is availablehere or can be found at tinyurl.com/ASB2018UMBC. Applications are Due NEXT WEEK November 22, 2017, by 11:59 p.m.
ASB consists of several student-run, week-long, service-learning trips that provide an opportunity for students to spend a week during Spring Break learning about and contributing to addressing social issues by working with community partners and government entities. This year’s trips focus on social issues such as:
Public Health
Health Education
Food Access & Food Insecurity
Economic Disparity
Each trip is led by a Trip Leader and all trips will take place in Baltimore to better connect students to the city and introduce them to opportunities for long-term community engagement beyond ASB.
You hear it all the time: “The best way to find a job is through networking.” The word networking gets thrown around a lot, but not everyone is really sure how it works, or what the benefits are. The idea is that you have to have connections; you have to “know people”. Personally, I don’t know any “people”, so how am I supposed to network and get a good job? The Career Center is your networking connection. We bring employers to you, and we even bus you to employers! There are constantly networking events going on on-campus, which is why the best plan is to look at our calendar of events and plan out when your next networking adventure will be!
The truth is: you do know people. Even your relatives count, so when you’re at the thanksgiving table, you should be networking! And that doesn’t mean outright asking them for a job, but rather asking if they know people who work in your desired field. Personally, as a psychology major, my family members tell me about their friends who own their own counseling practice, and are totally willing to answer my questions. I’ve even been given internship offers from these friends of relatives. A lot of introverts might be reading this and thinking the idea of approaching someone to ask about connections is a horrible idea, but there are also opportunities for you. Introverts can be great observers and great listeners, which can still help you pick up details about where to find connections. Remember: everyone has connections, and YOU have the means of finding them!
There are several types of networking events available to UMBC students. The biggest and most popular event is the big Career and Internship Fair held each semester. It’s like speed-dating for jobs! But there are many others that students aren’t aware of. For example: we have information sessions where you can meet directly with employers like the CIA this week or Northwestern Mutual Financial Network a few days later. This is an easy and effective way to meet with recruiters and get your name on their good list. We also have our On the Road series, where the Career Center provides transportation to places like T. Rowe Price, the Space Telescope Science Institute, Exelon, and tons more. The series is done for this semester, but it picks right up again in February with a trip to Cisco Systems where students will get a tour of the facilities, as well as an inside scoop on internship and career opportunities.
Even with all of these free and easy events to connect you directly to employers, you might be wondering what to do with yourself once you actually get there. A great place to start before actually meeting people in person is the website LinkedIn. UMBC has several networking pages on LinkedIn including the UMBC Alumni-Student Networking Group that connects you directly to UMBC alumni in your desired field. Also, the Career Center website has a list of Top 10 Networking Tips to help you get started, as well as tools to develop your 30-second commercial. One effective networking strategy - especially if you are still exploring your career interests - is the Informational Interview, where YOU get to interview a professional in your desired field about what it’s like to do what they do, and how you could become successful in the field. Now networking doesn’t seem so scary, right? So get there and get networking!
Name:Ranye McLendon
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Science
Position Title: Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Engineering
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Harvard REU is an internship and research experience. I work in a lab from Monday to Friday, building three robots. Our goal is to have these three autonomous robots roam freely around campus without any guidance from us. We have daily tasks to perform that include coding, soldering, laser cutting, and 3D printing. In our lab, we mostly use python to write code for the robots. We occasionally attend talks from professors around the country. Program requirements include attendance at weekly evening faculty-led seminars, participating in an ethics seminar and giving both a final presentation and a final written report.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I received an email from my UMBC account around February regarding the internship. A UMBC alumni referred me to the program director, and then I applied on the website with my transcript and 2 recommendations almost immediately. I persistently emailed the head of my lab to increase my chances of getting into the program.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed everything about the program. I enjoy building the robots mostly. I was able to learn new things and meet new people. We learned a new topic related to robotics every Wednesday at our lab luncheon. I enjoyed our tour at MIT media lab. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and have a better understanding of what I want to do after graduation.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe that these robots the program had us work on will be the start of another self organizing systems robots for the robotics lab at Harvard SEAS. I believe I made an impact on my future after graduating with these new experience. The program allowed me to make new connections with people from all over the country. I am now able to speak about my experience as an intern in my hometown.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would encourage them to be persistent, and to ask questions and seek advice from former students and alum that had already gone through the research experience or internship.
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Apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change
The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation
and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and rewards of
entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places
highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored
internships to better prepare them to launch nonprofit or social
ventures. Students get training and experience to empower them to
become the next generation of social entrepreneurs–working largely in
the not-for-profit world, developing and delivering innovative solutions
to some of our region’s most urgent social problems.
Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on
average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500
toward their compensation.
Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500 plus an opportunity to potentially earn credit
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST:
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and
possess an interest in social change. ALL majors are encouraged to
apply.
TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in both entrepreneurship and this intern program.
What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as
coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)? What type of nonprofit
would you like to intern for and why?
Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks, position 9295354.
Christine Routzahn, Director
Career Services Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, December 1st
T. Rowe Price is interested in interviewing UMBC Ph.D. candidates
graduating in May 2019 from ALL quantitative backgrounds for the
summer intern position below.
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Candidates are encouraged to apply directly via the link above ASAP.
PhD Intern - Multi-Asset Quantitative Research
APPLY here-
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Our mission as a leading investment management firm is to help our
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associates are the key to this mission and we are always looking
for talented individuals who share our commitment to our client’s
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If you’re looking for challenging work experiences and the
ability to learn in a collaborative culture, we invite you to
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