Gatherings in Response to Recent Tragedies (7/13 & 7/14)

University of Maryland Community
Gatherings in Response to Recent Tragedies
July 13 & 14, 2016

In light of the recent horrific tragedies this week and over the last few weeks, there are a few resources we want to call to your attention in the University of Maryland community.

The Counseling Center has walk-in visits available for community members who need support.

A SPACE TO BE
Wed. 7/13 at 4pm-5:30pm
Stamp Student Union - Grand Ballroom Lounge
For Students, Staff, & Faculty

This gathering is grounded in offering you a chance to be in community with others while thinking about what you are doing for yourself and what you are doing with others during this difficult time. We will begin at 4pm by doing some grounding meditation work and have opportunities to connect and support each other based on identity. Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Counseling Center. Questions? Contact Jacki Mac at jmac507@umd.edu or Domonic Rollins at rollins1@umd.edu.

DROP-IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AT THE NYUMBURU CULTURAL CENTER
Thurs. 7/14 at 12pm-1:30pm
Multipurpose Room Nyumburu Cultural Center
For Students, Staff, & Faculty

Psychologists will be offering a collective community space to support healing and self-care. Co-Sponsored by the Counseling Center and Nyumburu Cultural Center. Questions? Contact Jacki Mac at jmac507@umd.edu.

World Vision Technology for Development Fall Internship for Recent Grad

Eligible Candidates: Recent college graduate, graduate student/completed graduate program

Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, MPH, MPA, MBA or strong interest in mobile technologies in development

• Research via internet, World Vision intranet and staff sources the types of mobile and digital technology solutions being used for education, health, agriculture, economic development, etc. in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East/Eastern Europe.
• Create strategic summaries of the current state and opportunities for growth in scaling digital health, nutrition, agriculture, education, economic development within specific national contexts.
• Undertake and document technology for development (ICT4D) landscape analyses and assessments of key countries where World Vision operates.
• Expand and refine content for ICT4D toolkits and guidance documents.
• Integrate new and/or refined outputs detailed above into WV ICT4D Interest Group Intranet Site.

See more and apply at: https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/united-states/exceptions/fall-2016-world-vision-interns-washington-dc/5131#sthash.EeOI6ead.dpuf

Army ROTC

Army ROTC is looking for rising juniors, graduating in May 2018, who are interested in serving as Commissioned Officers in the National Guard or Army Reserves after graduation. National Guard and Army Reserve Officers can specialize in fields related to their major– Intelligence / Governmental Affairs / Logistics / Law Enforcement.  Service after graduation is limited to one weekend per month and a two week period each summer, which allows the individual free to pursue a civilian career. Scholarships and financial benefits are available.

Interested students should contact Terry McCall at 301-314-9939 or armyrotc@umd.edu

Program Assistant Position for Recent Grad, The Wyss Foundation's Women's Equality Program (Spanish Skills Preferred)

The Wyss Foundation’s philanthropy supports projects in areas from conservation and education to economic opportunity and social justice. Each philanthropic investment seeks to encourage new ideas and new solutions that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.

The Program Assistant will provide general support to the Women’s Equality Program, with an emphasis on the Program’s efforts in Latin America. S/he will report to the Program Manager, Women’s Equality Program, and will work collaboratively with all Foundation staff. The day-to-day work will be carried out under supervision, and may involve limited travel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Support

• Perform independent research on policy issues, government programs, social and economic data, and other topics relevant to Foundation programs;
• Compile data and summary charts and spreadsheets;
• Draft research reports, summary memos, strategy papers and other written products as needed.

Grant support

• Assist with the preparation and review of financials, budgets, and work plans, and monitor spending;
• Review grant proposals and grant reports as requested to ensure documentation is complete;
• Draft/edit routine correspondence and memoranda, send standard letters to grant applicants, ensure grant documentation, supporting documentation and docket memos are timely and in proper order;
• Conduct evaluations of current and potential grantees;
• Attend and help organize meetings of grantees as needed.

Entry Level Position with the Advancement Project for Recent Grad

Advancement Project’s Washington DC office seeks a Program Associate to support its civil rights litigation and advocacy work.

This entry level position will work with and support staff and attorneys across all of Advancement Project’s programs and initiatives. Current program areas include voter protection, ending the schoolhouse-to jailhouse-track, immigrant justice, and guaranteeing the right to vote.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong writing, communication and factual research skills, including editing, cite checking, and the ability to distill and present data.

• Intermediate to advanced computer and data entry skills, including familiarity with MS Word and basic Excel calculations.

• Enthusiasm for work in various program areas.

• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and the ability to work with communities of color.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative/team environment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks/assignments.

• The ability to analyze legal and factual documents for accuracy.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• High level of motivation and initiative.

• Sense of humor.

Program Assistant with CAMRIS International, Education Division for Recent Grad

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through ZemiTek partnered with CAMRIS International, to recruit and hire qualified individuals for the following position:

Title:

Program Assistant
United States Agency for International Development/Bureau of Africa/Sustainability and Development/Education Division

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Bureau for Africa (AFR) is the USAID/Washington operating unit charged with managing USAID economic development programs in Africa. The Office of Sustainable Development has the responsibility of providing technical support for these programs. AFR/SD’s technical responsibilities span across all areas of economic development – economic growth, agriculture, the environment, global climate change, biodiversity, water, democracy and governance, education and health. In providing technical support AFR/SD has articulated three development objectives – (1) generating new ideas to improve these development programs, (2) influencing USAID missions in Africa, African governments and development partners to improve their policies and programs by using better information, and (3) strengthening the capacity of African institutions to develop and implement evidence-based policies.

The Program Assistant will provide support for SD/ED. As a critical member of the AFR/SD/ED Washington DC office, the incumbent will work closely with both SD/ED management and the full technical staff. The incumbent, under the supervision of the AFR/SD/ED Division Chief or her designee, will work with all SD/ED technical staff. The Program Assistant provides support to technical staff, performing a variety of both complex and routine administrative and analytical duties. These duties range from administrative-type tasks such as scheduling briefings and meetings, arranging travel and maintaining program files, to more complex analytical-type tasks such as collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for various program documents and designing and maintaining spreadsheets in support of tracking systems. The Program Assistant ranks tasks in order of importance and impending deadlines, and handles several tasks simultaneously. The individual must develop a working knowledge of USAID policies and guidelines, as well as corporate practices and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Paid Internship, Veterans Affairs, Inspector General

Salary Range: $35,265.00 to $45,844.00 / Per Year

Series & Grade: GS-0399-05/05

Promotion Potential: 05

** It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:59 p.m. ET on 07/12/2016; whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.**

OIG is organized into three line elements: the Offices of Investigations, Audits and Evaluations and Healthcare Inspections; along with the Office of Contract Review and the Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 30 cities throughout the country.

The Student Trainee (Management Assistant), located in the Office of Audits and Evaluations, serves as a project team member performing entry level developmental assignments and supports the auditing team in various phases of projects.

Summer Research Position with the Urban Institute's Metro Policy Center

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and delivered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Our objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

The Urban Institute’s Metropolitan Housing and Communities (Metro) Policy Center is seeking a temporary summer researcher to assist on several research studies related to housing, community/economic development, program evaluation, and neighborhood level data.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting researchers on ongoing projects and developing resources for future research. Tasks may include literature reviews, telephone inquiries, organizing existing data sets, and analyzing data. The temporary researcher will also assist with descriptive statistics, mapping, writing for a research audience, and supporting research convenings.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress, with proven research experience, at least one completed quantitative methods course, and an interest in housing policy and/or community economic development. He or she must have a strong independent work ethic, ability to multi-task and be highly organized. Experience with ArcGIS and/or SAS is a plus.

Only those major job duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Read more and apply here.

National Science Foundation Graduation Fellowship Information Sessions

ARE YOU PLANNING GRADUATE STUDIES TOWARD A PH.D. IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, OR SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES FIELDS?

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

86 MARYLAND SENIORS AND RECENT ALUMNI HAVE WON NSF GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS!

IMPORTANT: There are significant eligibility changes for fall 2016 – learn about these by attending one of the newly scheduled National Scholarships Office information sessions listed below. It will help you use your summer to begin developing a highly effective NSF graduate fellowship application.

Current undergraduates, current or entering graduate students, recent alumni and summer researchers are welcome to attend.

Opportunity for UMD students - The Horizons Fellowship

The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become tomorrow's leaders in technology. The program is a part-time 6-month experience (or full-time summer experience) that teaches software engineering and provides students with the network and perspective needed to launch their careers in tech. The program requires no prior computer science or programming knowledge. It is open to current university students of all ages. Students develop the arsenal of highly employable software engineers as well as the perspective of entrepreneurs.

Application Process/Criteria

·         Currently enrolled in a 4-year university program

·         Submission of transcript, resume, and standardized test scores on horizonsbootcamp.com.

·         Series of fit and technical interviews

·         Applications are on a rolling basis. The final deadline is July 20th 2016 but we encourage students to apply sooner as the program is already filling up.

Horizons Fellowship Details

·         800+ hours of learning to build web applications

·         1-on-1 mentorship from technology industry leaders

·         Speaker series consisting of entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, product managers and designers from successful technology companies & leading venture capital firms

·         Lifelong access to the Horizons Career Network