White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in working at the White House? Check out this information session to learn more:

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence: Employer Networking Sessions

Monday, October 01, 2012 • 01:00PM - 02:00PM

Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

*RSVP today: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3342.

 

 

What Volunteer Opportunities are at the Office of Presidential Correspondence?

• Comment Line
• Agency Liaison
• Greetings
• Students
• Mail Analysis Portfolios
• Economy
• Civil Rights
• Health
• Energy/Environment
• Foreign Police
• Arts and Education

Why Volunteer?

• Public Service
• It’s the WHITE HOUSE
• Get your foot in the door
• Learn valuable skills for future jobs and internships
• White House on your resume
• Many of our current staff members used to be volunteers and interns

US Treasury - Office of Economic Policy - Internship

Winter Study Abroad - Doing Business in Nicaragua

BMGT448N - Doing Business in Nicaragua

January 2013's course will be similar to last year's highly successful - and award-nominated program, but will expand upon it to make it even better.

Term	Winter Term
Anticipated Program Dates	2-3 weeks during Winter Term, January 2013
Destination(s)	Managua, Granada and surrounding areas, Nicaragua
Professor	Susan White
Anticipated program fee	Between $2200 - $2600. Scholarships may be available.
Application	Complete applications of eligible students are accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full.

The Robert H. Smith School of Business is proud that last year’s Winter Term Nicaragua course was selected by a prestigious and selective group of international educators known as the GoAbroad Innovations Academy to be one of the finalists for the annual 2012 GoAbroad Innovation Award. There were hundreds of submissions chosen for “Showcasing the Best of Originality, Creativity and Exceptional Ideas in International Education." The purpose of these awards is to acknowledge institutions, organizations, and individuals who are creating initiatives to move the field of international education forward, and to commend leaders in the community for their efforts to go beyond the conventional. As one of the finalists for the Award, we know our students who participated in the 2012 course had a life-changing experience.

Please go to:
www.rhsmith.umd.edu/global/courses/undergraduate/2012-13/Winter-Nicaragua.aspx for more information.

Green Corps - Fellowship

Green Corps Early Application Deadline September 30th, 2012

Green Corps (http://www.greencorps.org ) is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

In Green Corps year-long paid program, you'll get intensive training in the skills youll need to make a difference in the world. Youll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems global warming, deforestation, water pollution, factory farming and many others with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, well help you find a career with one of the nations leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.

In your year with Green Corps you'll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and founder of "350.org".

You'll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You'll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems were facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You'll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, youll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment. 

Ernst & Young's Quantitative Economics and Statistics - Staff Analyst

Staff Analyst (C4T Position #67014)
Ernst & Young’s Quantitative Economics and Statistics practice (QUEST), Washington, DC

POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2012
 
To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.

National Association of Federal Credit Unions Job Opportunity: Research Assistant

NAFCU (Arlington, VA) seeks Research Assistant to assist with financial and survey data collection and analysis, and compiling research reports for economic research division. Requires BA, preferably in economics, finance, or business; strong proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word; careful attention to accuracy and detail; team player; strong organizational skills. Experience w/SPSS or similar statistics and/or database packages a big plus.

We have an unbridled enthusiasm for serving federal credit unions and their mission, and we are looking for passionate and forward-thinking individuals who are ready to deliver value to the credit union industry. If you like credit unions and have creativity and the ability to innovate, you might be the candidate we're looking for. For details please visit our web site at www.nafcu.org/research and http://www.nafcu.org/Tertiary.aspx?id=4167.

 

To apply, email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to hr@nafcu.org. EOE.

Cornerstone Research - Analyst

Cornerstone Research will be at the Fall Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 19th recruiting for its Analyst position.

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Attention Graduating Seniors - Censeo Consulting Conducting On-Campus Interviews

Dear Maryland Senior,

Early congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the University of Maryland! That’s no small accomplishment. As you look ahead to completing your Bachelor’s degree, I’d personally like to invite you to consider starting your career at Censeo Consulting Group, a firm widely recognized as one of the top consulting firms to work for.
Censeo is a leading strategy consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. We help C-level executives in large commercial and government organizations achieve rapid and long-lasting results by driving operational efficiency and improving supply chain performance.

Our unique consulting model emphasizes our people, expertise, and efficiency as the key components of delivering exceptional value to our clients.

In addition, Censeo offers a unique value proposition to employees that we believe sets us apart from other firms:
• Intellectually challenging work that emphasizes intensive analytics and strategic thinking
• A team-oriented environment made up of smart and motivated individual• The opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial and growing consulting practice and help shape the future direction of our firm
• A commitment to work-life balance that values employees’ personal needs and recognizes there’s more to life than working 80-hour weeks and traveling 4 days a week
• A compensation package that is competitive with the commercial practices of leading strategy consulting firms
Censeo’s consultant retention rate is among the highest in the industry. We recently have been ranked in the top 10 "Best Firms to Work For" in Vault’s 2013 Consulting 50 list. Censeo was also named as one of The Wall Street Journal’s "Top Small Workplaces" and the Consulting magazine’s Best Small Firms to Work For".

Censeo’s relationship with the University of Maryland is a strong one. We have recruited at Maryland for many years and we are proud to have several Terps on our team, including myself.

We do have a resume drop through HireSmith and will be conducting our on-campus interviews through the career center at Smith. However, since ECON majors do not have access to HireSmith (unless you are a double major) to be considered, please submit your resumé by Tuesday September 25th via e-mail to Jessica Lee, Censeo consultant and proud Terp, at jlee@censeoconsulting.com.  For those students we are interested in interviewing, we can fit you in manually.

 

Sincerely,

Rajesh Sharma
Founder and CEO

Internships & New Graduate Opportunities with T. Rowe Price

Let’s Work Together!

A career at T. Rowe Price says you want to contribute and make a difference at a leading global investment management firm where our success results from the success we create for our clients. Join our collaborative culture that enables associates to thrive in an environment where talent meets opportunity. We are a growing organization of more than 5,000 associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome individuals with unique perspectives–people who can add value to our proven approaches, enhance our intellectual capital and help create long-term value for our clients through innovative ideas.

You are invited to submit your resume to any open position and internship listed here

T. Rowe Price currently has Internship and New Graduate positions available in the following areas:
- Customer Service
- Accounting
- Client Servicing
- Marketing
- Technology
- Administrative

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive compensation plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Community Involvement
- Tuition Reimbursement

Join us today!

UMD Fall Career & Internship Fair Next Week

The largest fair of the fall is next week! Take advantage of an opportunity to meet potential employers who are still hiring for full-time, part-time and internship positions before it's too late! No pre-registration is required; however, we do ask that you bring your UMD ID and dress to impress (interview style)! Over three days you will find more than 360 organizations, with 208 employers hiring for non-technical positions and 250 employers looking to fill technical positions. These include 102 employers who are looking to hire for BOTH types of positions. A searchable listing of attending employers is accessible at www.Careers.umd.edu/FallFair.

 

NEW THIS YEAR:

Comcast Center: Our new venue allows for a larger space and more

employers (24% more).

Shuttle UM Service: Three routes will be available with buses running every 15 -20 minutes.

Coat/Bag Check: Before you check in, stop by the coat/bag room and receive a claim ticket for your items.

WHO CAN ATTEND:

University of Maryland, College Park:

Current students and spouses

Alumni and spouses

Faculty/staff and spouses

Shady Grove campus students (with UMCP ID Cards)

Fall Career and Internship Fair 2012

Comcast Center (Enter through Gate C near the giant inflatable Testudo) - NEW FALL LOCATION

September 19 - 21 • 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

Learn more at www.Careers.umd.edu/FallFair

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Compete in the 2012 Wall St. Training Case Competition

This year's competition will again focus on financial modeling & valuation and industry & economic analysis. Teams will create dynamic financial models, industry research reports, valuation summaries, and team presentations.

 Last year's final round event saw over 100 financial services professionals attend. This year, the final round event has been expanded to a full-day industry conference at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Teams that advance to the final round will present their findings to a panel of industry judges, with the opportunity to network with both professionals and other students. Confirmed speakers at the conference include Peter Cuneo, the former CEO of Marvel Entertainment; Matt Kenagy, Head of Global Gaming Strategy at Las Vegas Sands, and many other senior industry participants.

Attached is a Competition Guide that presents an overview of this year's event. For more information about the event's speakers, panelists, judges, and requirements please visit www.wstcompetition.com.

If you have any questions please contact info@wstcompetition.com.

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Research Associate - Health Policy - Position Available

Research Associate – Health Policy

 

Social & Scientific Systems (SSS) is seeking a Research Associate to provide support for all stages of health policy research projects, including contributing to research design, compilation of data and data analysis, development of data collection instruments and interview guides, and dissemination within SSS’ Center for Health Research and Policy. The Research Associate gathers topical research information as directed, performs literature searches, synthesizes published research, data and statistics, and prepares tabular and graphical presentations of data. Other activities include using Excel or SAS to analyze health care data, writing sections of reports and contributing to proposal development, and conducting telephone interviews with health care providers or administrators. Works on a variety of projects for both federal and non-federal clients, trade associations, states, and foundations. Performs additional duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in economics, related social science, or public health. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong quantitative skills. Experience with SAS a plus (training can be provided).

 

Please note: In this position description, the term "Research" is used to refer to "Quantitative Health Policy Research" and does not include research in the basic sense of the term (i.e., in laboratories, bench research, animal testing or clinical research).”

 

This position is based in our Silver Spring, MD office. SSS offers an excellent total compensation package, including medical, life, and disability insurance, annual leave, stock ownership, 401(k) plan, education assistance, casual work environment, commuter benefits, flexible hours, and more.

Review full requirements/description and apply online at www.s-3.com - see Req. #1036.

EOE M/F/D/V

Fall Career and Internship Fair 2012

FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR 2012
Comcast Center (Enter through Gate C) – NEW FALL LOCATION
September 19 – 21  • 12:00noon – 5:00pm (add it to your calendar today)
Learn more at www.Careers.umd.edu/FallFair

 

The largest fair of the fall is in a couple of weeks! Due to the economy, the hiring outlook nationwide is still challenging. Take advantage of an opportunity to meet potential employers who are still hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions before it's too late! No pre-registration is required; however, we do ask that you bring your student ID and dress to impress (interview style)!  

 

NEW THIS YEAR:

·         Comcast Center: The new venue allows for a larger space and more employers (24% more).

·         Shuttle UM Service: Three routes will be available with buses running every 15 -20 minutes.

·         Coat/Bag Check: Before you check-in, stop by the coat/bag room and receive a pick-up ticket for your items.

 

WHAT KINDS OF EMPLOYERS ARE COMING?

Over three days you will find 208 employers hiring for non-technical positions and 250 employers looking to fill technical positions.  These include 102 employers who are looking to hire for BOTH types of positions.

 

Some of the employers attending the fair that students in BSOS can look forward to include: 

·         American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)

·         Bureau of Economic Analysis

·         Capital One

·         Center for American Politics and Citizenship

·         Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

·         City Year Washington, DC

·         Columban Center for Advocacy & Outreach

·         Community Bridges

·         Congressman Steny Hoyer, 5th MD

·         Cornerstone Research

·         CoStar Group, Inc.

·         eBay Inc.

·         EMILY's List

·         Federal Reserve Board

·         Goldman Sachs

U.S. Treasury - Junior Analyst

Junior Analyst (C4T Position # 66555)
U.S. Treasury--Markets Room, Washington, District of Columbia

POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)

The Markets Room is recruiting a Junior Analyst at the GS7/GS9 level. The Markets Room is a large and growing office in Treasury that analyzes global financial markets for the Secretary of the Treasury, Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and other senior staff in the Domestic Finance and International Affairs wings of the U.S. Treasury. The Markets Room also prepares critical markets research and analysis for the White House.

Office mandate:
• Assess market trends and vulnerabilities, with a particular focus on Treasuries and other sovereign debt, foreign exchange, credit, structured finance, and emerging markets;
• Provide policy-determining markets advice to senior staff;
• Evaluate the impact of policies on financial markets;
• Formulate a unified view within Treasury on global financial market conditions;
• Interact with market participants in major financial centers, as well as with the Federal Reserve and other agencies.

The Junior Analyst will report to the Director of the Markets Room and will be expected to perform a range of functions, including a wide variety of analytical and administrative support tasks. Analytical duties may include: assisting senior staff with monitoring developments in international and domestic financial markets, generating standardized daily reports detailing current market developments and price action, and preparing weekly and ad hoc analyses on financial market trends and price movements. Eventually, it is expected that the candidate would develop a focus area with respect to an asset class, geographic region, and / or policy area.

Above all, candidates should have the flexibility and teamwork skills necessary to work in a fast-paced "trading floor" environment. Excellent organization skills are a must. The candidate should also possess strong writing skills and be comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, in particular). Prior knowledge and use of Bloomberg would be an advantage, but is not necessary. Prior experience with website management is also not required, but the candidate should be willing to learn.


To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the "Search" box.

Entry-Level Position: Analyst at Compass Lexecon

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. A major in Economics, Statistics, or Finance is preferred, but candidates of different backgrounds with proven analytical abilities will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA or SAS are preferred, but not required. Candidates must be highly motivated, analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently or in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

We are interested in individuals graduating in May 2013 and recent graduates.

Job Description:

Compass Lexecon is an economics and business consulting firm with offices in Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York NY; and Tucson, AZ. We currently are recruiting Analysts for our Washington, DC office.

Compass Lexecon provides economic analysis, business advice, and litigation support to major corporations throughout the U.S. and abroad, trade organizations, governments, and law firms. Our firm specializes in competition, antitrust, and regulatory matters in sectors such as high technology, health care, telecommunications, transportation, energy, environment, and entertainment. Compass Lexecon offers a unique combination of leading academic economists, individuals at the forefront of public policy debates, and an internal staff with broad educational qualifications and extensive consulting experience.

Compass Lexecon is interviewing for the position of Analyst. The position demands knowledge of or interest in microeconomics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Analysts work with case teams in nearly all aspects of project work including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: (a) data gathering and analysis, including spreadsheet modeling and regression analysis; (b) industry research; (c) review of analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; (d) production of expert reports, government filings, and client presentations; and (e) ensuring the quality of all work product.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. A major in Economics, Statistics, or Finance is preferred, but candidates of different backgrounds with proven analytical abilities will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA or SAS are preferred, but not required. Candidates must be highly motivated, analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently or in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

We are hiring immediately for positions beginning in Fall 2013. Compensation and benefits are competitive with other major economic consulting firms. We are interested in individuals graduating in May 2013 and recent graduates.

Compass Lexecon is a division of FTI Consulting and is recognized as a leader in antitrust, mergers, and intellectual property matters. Compass Lexecon is an equal opportunity employer.

 Please provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. Applications should be sent to the following email address: DCRecruiting@compasslexecon.com

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Center for Advanced Language Looking for Paid Research Participants for Several Studies

Arabic students: Make $25, Participate in Research

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is interested in studying how learners of Arabic perceive speech sounds in Arabic. We are looking for college students who are currently taking or have recently completed Arabic courses at the beginning or intermediate level to participate in a study. Participants should be enrolled or have recently completed at least one year of Arabic, be at least 18 years of age, not be native or heritage speakers of Arabic, and not have a known history of speech language pathology or hearing loss.

They will participate in 1 session lasting on average 1.5 hours. The experiment will involve filling out a language history questionnaire and transcription of a series of Arabic words and non-words that will be played for participants. Participants will be paid $25 upon completion of the task, with two chances to win a $50 iTunes gift card. If interested, please send an email to ArabicDictation@casl.umd.edu.

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ATTENTION AND SWITCHING BETWEEN TASKS

Participants are needed for a study on task-switching!

We are recruiting participants for a research study examining the role of attention when switching between different simple tasks.

Participants will complete a series of computerized tasks during a 1-hour session.

You will be compensated $20 for your participation.

Open to US citizens between 18 and 30 years old.

To sign up and for more information, please visit the “Attention and switching between tasks” study:
http://tinyurl.com/taskswitch

With questions, please contact us at mmislevy@casl.umd.edu; 301-226-8939

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Are you a native speaker of Arabic? Or Are you a native English speaker who has studied Arabic?

Researchers at the University of Maryland are looking for volunteers to participate in a language study. The study compares how first and second language learners of Arabic understand Arabic words.

The study takes no more than 1.5 hours in total. Participants will listen to spoken Arabic words, then see strings of Arabic letters on a laptop screen, and decide whether each string is a real word in Arabic. Participants will also complete a fill-in-the-blank quiz, and answer a questionnaire about their language-learning experiences. Research participants must be native speakers of Arabic or English, be at least 18 years of age, and have good reading and listening skills in Arabic.

 For more information, please contact Suzanne Freynik at freynik@umd.edu

Pell Grant Recipients - Study Abroad Scholarship!

 Thinking about studying abroad this Spring 2013? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen?

Learn about the Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad. In the past two years 43 Maryland applicants have won Gilman Scholarship for study abroad!

 

The deadline to apply for Spring 2013 Gilman Scholarships is October 2, 2012 and the National Scholarships Office provides strong support to applicants – learn more by attending one of our information sessions:

 

ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN MARIE MOUNT HALL 2403

Wednesday, September 5 – at 9 am, or 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 6 – at 9 am, 12 noon, or 4:30 pm

Friday, September 7 – at 9 am, 12 noon, or 4:30 pm
Monday, September 10 – at 9 am, 12 noon, or 4:30 pm

RSVP for the session of your choice to gilman@umd.edu – space is limited.

 

Interested but unable to attend these sessions? Please write to gilman@umd.edu to learn more.

 

IMPORTANT: The deadline to apply for a Gilman Scholarship is fast approaching – October 2, 2012! Your chances of a successful application are dramatically stronger if you start your application early and seek advice from the National Scholarships Office.

 

ELIGIBILITY: You must be a US citizen receiving Pell Grants during the semester you plan to study abroad. For the October 2, 2012 deadline you must be planning to apply to Spring 2013 study abroad programs that are at least 4 weeks long – WINTER TERM COURSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GILMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – www.scholarships.umd.edu
Francis DuVinage, Director – Leslie Brice, Coordinator