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- Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) - Application period is now open!
- Spring 2018 Communications Internship
- Spring 2018 Research Internship
- Outstanding Advising and Administration Award
| Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) - Application period is now open! Posted: 29 Jan 2018 08:39 AM PST The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2018! To apply, go to our page https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form. Applications are due by 11:59 pm Monday, February 19, 2018. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at MIDCMinfo@umd.edu  |
| Spring 2018 Communications Internship Posted: 29 Jan 2018 06:46 AM PST The Social Security Advisory Board (board) is a bipartisan, independent federal government agency established in the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 to advise the president, the Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on matters of policy and administration of the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. Members of the board are appointed by the president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. The board maintains a small professional staff of policy advisors and analysts. Overview The board is seeking a communications intern for the spring 2018 semester. The internship is a paid opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior year or senior year. The internship will pay a total stipend of $2,400, and applicants must be willing to commit to working 16 hours per week. The internship will last approximately 10 weeks. The board will offer flexibility around an academic course schedule. Responsibilities The communications intern will support the work of the policy analyst and other staff members as assigned. Duties include developing and updating media lists; analyzing media coverage; researching stakeholders; conducting competitive analyses of the market for ideas; providing support as needed, in drafting website content and social media content; copy editing various external documents; assisting the planning of internal and external events; and completing other duties as assigned. The intern will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, Congressional hearings, and local policy events. Qualifications Applicants pursuing undergraduate degrees in journalism, political science, economics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have strong writing and communications skills and a good sense of organization. Prior public affairs or communications experience is desired. A successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and public service, a strong team work ethic, and the belief that no task is too big or too small. Additional information The board requires that all applicants submit a one-page resume and one-page cover letter. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF attachment, in that order, via email to ssab@ssab.gov. The subject of the email should be titled "Spring 2018 Communications Internship." The attachment should be named "Spring2018-Communications-Internship-LastName-FirstName." The board seeks to fill the position as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Potential candidates may be asked to submit a sample of their work.  |
| Spring 2018 Research Internship Posted: 29 Jan 2018 06:46 AM PST The Social Security Advisory Board (board) is a bipartisan, independent federal government agency established in the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 to advise the president, the Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on matters of policy and administration of the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. Members of the board are appointed by the president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. The board maintains a small professional staff of policy advisors and analysts. Overview The board is seeking a research intern for the spring 2018 semester. The internship is a paid opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior year or senior year. The internship will pay a total stipend of $2,400, and applicants must be willing to commit to working 16 hours per week. The internship will last approximately 10 weeks. The board will offer flexibility around an academic course schedule. Responsibilities The research intern will support the work of the policy analyst and other staff members as assigned. Duties include organizing public and requested data; manipulating and analyzing data; creating graphs and visualizations; providing support as needed, in drafting website content for the board's chart collections; copy editing various external documents; and completing other duties as assigned. The intern will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, Congressional hearings, and local policy events. Qualifications Applicants pursuing undergraduate degrees in economics, public policy, statistics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have strong analytical and writing skills and a good sense of organization. Prior research or data experience is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Proficiency with Stata and/or Tableau is preferred. A successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and public service, a strong team work ethic, and the belief that no task is too big or too small. Additional information The board requires that all applicants submit a one-page resume and one-page cover letter. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF attachment, in that order, via email to ssab@ssab.gov. The subject of the email should be titled "Spring 2018 Research Internship." The attachment should be named "Spring2018-Research-Internship-LastName-FirstName." The board seeks to fill the position as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Potential candidates may be asked to submit a sample of their work.  |
| Outstanding Advising and Administration Award Posted: 29 Jan 2018 06:41 AM PST 2018 OUTSTANDING ADVISING AND ADMINISTRATION AWARDS - submissions due on March 13, 2018. These awards recognize the important contributions of faculty and staff who serve as advisors as well as academic or adiminstrative leaders in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. These awards acknowledge their effort in advancing educational opportunities or enhancing the experiences and outcomes of our students. Two awards of $1,000 will be presented at the College's Faculty Staff Recognition Reception. Ideally, one award will honor a colleague working primarily with undergraduate students and one with graduate students. Tenured/tenure-track faculty, professional-track faculty, and staff are all eligible except those who have received the award in the past 10 academic years. To nominate a person for the award, submit letters of recommendation to www.bsosawards.umd.edu. Nominators are encouraged to solicit letters from others who are familiar with the nominee's work. Student nominators are encouraged to describe how the advisor has assisted them both academically and personally and why she/he merits special recognition. The College does not narrowly define the criteria for this award. Rather, the nominator determines the attributes and behaviors that she/he believes constitute consistently excellent advising or administration. Examples of attributes that nominators may want to consider include (but are not limited to) the following: accessibility, dedication, problem-solving skills, dependability, communication skills, motivation/attitude, knowledge/skills and innovation.  |
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