The UMBC Circle of OMICRON DELTA KAPPA
National Leadership Honor Society is currently accepting applications!

Applications due: by Noon on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Applications must be submitted online at http://odk.org/audience/prospective_members/membership_application_form

The UMBC Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the national leadership honor society, is seeking applications for its student memberships. Founded at Washington and Lee University in 1914, ODK currently has more than 250 Circles on campuses throughout the United States. The UMBC Circle began in 1981 and was recharged in 2007! Come join our circle and help invigorate the UMBC community!

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE UMBC CIRCLE OF ODK?

The purpose of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society is threefold.

1. To recognize those who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate activities and to aspire to higher achievements.
2. To bring together the most representative students in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest.
3. To bring together members of the faculty and student body of the institution on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Undergraduates of at least Junior standing (by credit level) with cumulative GPAs in the top 35% of their respective classes
• Juniors must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.10
• Seniors must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.27
• Graduate students with at least a 3.500 cumulative GPA
• Graduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at UMBC
• Currently enrolled as students at UMBC
• Transfer students must have completed at least two full semesters at UMBC
• Exhibited exemplary academic and leadership achievement
• Excellence in one or more of the following areas of campus life:
• Scholarship
• Athletics
• Campus or community service/social/religious activities/campus government
• Journalism/speech/mass media
• Creative/performing arts

WHY APPLY TO THE UMBC CIRCLE OF ODK?

• You become part of lifelong campus and national network of ODK members
• You become part of a select group that promotes leadership on our campus
• People take notice of " leaders among leaders"
• Job recruiters and graduate school admissions look for ODK members

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM INVITED TO JOIN ODK?

Invited members will be notified via e-mail by Wednesday, April 11, 2012. If you accept your invitation for membership, you must complete a member information form and return it with your initiation fee of $80.00 on or before 4pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012. You must attend the initiation ceremony on Sunday, April 29^th from 3-4pm in order to become a part of ODK.  More information will be provided at a later date to those invited to join ODK.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
(dates are subject to change) 

• Wednesday, March 14 – Applications due by Noon. Applications must be submitted online
• Wednesday, April 11 (or before) - E-mail notification concerning application
• Thursday, April 12 - Mandatory membership form and $80 initiation fee due
• Sunday, April 29; 3pm-4pm– Initiation Ceremony in Commons Skylight Room (MANDATORY)
• Friday, May 4 – First General Membership Meeting

APPLICATIONS DUE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 by Noon.

• Applications must be submitted online at http://odk.org/audience/prospective_members/membership_application_form by Noon on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
• Paper or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
  
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jackie Aliotta
Facilities Coordinator & Omicron Delta Kappa Advisor
Commons Operations
The Commons, Suite 335
410-455-1438
jaliotta@umbc.edu

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Intern in Human Resources

Deadline: Until filled
Location: Baltimore, MD
Group: Administrative Professionals
Division: HR
To Apply: Visit the Website Link Below

Position Summary

To further its mission and to bolster its commitment to children and families, Casey offers time-limited internships to college and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in philanthropy, human services, public policy or related field. The primary purpose is to enhance the educational development with entry-level experience in the role of philanthropy.

The Human Resources Intern reports directly to the Director/HR-Grantmaking. The Director is a management level position and is responsible for all the administration of HR policies and procedures.  Additionally, the Director is also responsible for encouraging and supporting a work environment that exemplifies the mission and values of the Foundation in a fair and equitable manner.

The Foundation is currently seeking an Intern to work 24 hours per week in a non-exempt paid position.  This internship will give a student the opportunity to learn and grow while applying classroom theory to the workplace.

Position Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

The Human Resources Intern’s work will be challenging and diverse in the tasks and responsibilities assigned. The selected intern will be given specific projects with designated timeframes to meet and produce deliverables that are important to the department’s success. These projects are:

• Paid Time Off: research paid time off (PTO) plans at other Foundations and non-profits organizations. Develop options for a plan for the Foundation based on findings.
  
• Scanning HR files: take existing paper hr files and scan to electronic files.
  
• Position Descriptions: Assist the HR Director with the position description project. Identify positions that do not have a position description. Identify positions that have an outdated position description.  Assist in redesign of the format.
  
• Organizational Charts: Develop organizational charts for each unit in grant making. Devise a plan how to circulate to new employees and existing staff.

Additionally, the intern will perform routine HR administrative work as needed.

Position Prerequisites

Qualifications:

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