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Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows
Research Assistant, Richmond Fed
Metropolitan Policy Program Research Assistant - Brookings
Cybersecurity Scholarship for Service
Finance Careers for Non-Business Majors Workshop
2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

Posted: 26 Feb 2018 06:34 AM PST

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Posted: 26 Feb 2018 06:21 AM PST

Richmond Fed is hiring a Research Assistant for the Quantitative Supervision & Research Unit in Charlotte, NC.

Essential Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performs economic, financial, econometric, and statistical analyses; organizes data for analysis and writes computer codes using mathematical and statistical software such as Matlab, SAS, and Stata. If required, learns additional software packages and database systems.
Co-authors analytical work with economists and analysts.
Performs more general research and analysis on topics related to the economy, financial markets, banking and bank supervision.
Gathers data and writes documentation of data sources and statistical tests that have been performed on the data.

For more information, the see the Richmond Fed career site and search for Job ID-254072. To apply, candidates must submit a resume (CV), cover letter, and university transcript(s). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please direct any questions to Jeffrey Cheng (Jeffrey.cheng@rich.frb.org) or to Joanna Bess (Joanna.Bess@rich.frb.org).

Metropolitan Policy Program Research Assistant - Brookings

Posted: 26 Feb 2018 06:11 AM PST

The Research Assistant provides research assistance and administrative support in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings. Conducts high-quality research on public policy issues; organizes and analyzes large datasets; identifies appropriate data sources and responds to statistical/analytical queries from senior research staff; prepares tables, maps, graphics, and presentations on Program's research findings; provides literature reviews and background memoranda. The scope of research includes race, class and social inequality, urban issues and economics; As needed, the Research Assistant also oversees travel and event logistics, constituent list management, expense reimbursements, and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities Include:

Working with a variety of large-scale public- and private-sector databases to construct and manage data files; downloading and processing data as they become available, using major statistical software packages such as SAS and Python.
Assembling and analyzing detailed geographically-based data on metropolitan demographic, economic, social, and physical attributes.
Compiling and summarizing data and policy trends for public presentations.
Assists in drafting research reports, including developing data charts, graphs, tables, and GIS maps.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, or other related field required. At least one year work experience in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred: Experience managing and manipulating multiple, large-scale datasets and delivering quality research preference.

For more information and to apply see the full posting here.

Cybersecurity Scholarship for Service

Posted: 26 Feb 2018 06:00 AM PST

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The ACES Program at UMD is opening its applications for the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program. This exciting scholarship provides funding for students at UMD completing the ACES Minor. Please check out the Scholarships webpage for more information!

Benefits include:

Tuition and fees covered
Annual stipend ($22,500), book and professional development allowance
Health insurance reimbursement\
Internships and full-time government positions

Application closes Friday, March 16th.

Finance Careers for Non-Business Majors Workshop

Posted: 26 Feb 2018 05:48 AM PST

March 9, 12-1 p.m.
University Career Center & The President's Promise
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
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Are you interested in a career in Finance?

Economics students: Come learn about how to land a career within the finance industry from one of our own, a 2011 Economics Alum. This informal session will provide an overview about the various opportunities available within finance, provide tips on how to build your network and leverage the skills you have. Feel free to bring your lunch!

The alum is currently working in the New York City area and has over six years of experience in finance. For additional information about this event: Contact Allynn Powell at acpowell@umd.edu.

2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner

Posted: 26 Feb 2018 05:44 AM PST

2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner:

Professional Preparation for Your Career Success

Monday, March 5, 2018

4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

RSVP is required

The University of Maryland is consistently selected for recruitment by employers hoping to meet our talented, ethnically and racially diverse students for career opportunities. It's not uncommon for a job interview to take place during a meal. This might be because the employer has a busy schedule or because they want to get an idea of your social skills or how you present yourself under pressure. To be prepared, come learn the etiquette for professional interactions while eating with prospective employers or future clients.

Pierre Campbell with The Leadership Network, Inc., will powerfully engage you on how to build your confidence and self-awareness, while also training you on professional dining etiquette for career success.

Seating is limited so please RSVP now for the 2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner. Professional Business Attire is encouraged. (No shows will be charged $30)

RSVP at go.umd.edu/2018DiversityEtiquetteDinner by February 28, 2018.

For more information contact Pamela Allen, University Career Center & The President's Promise Program Director, at pallen@umd.edu or 301-314-7244.

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