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- USC Price School of Public Policy @ DC Grad School Fair
- Spring 2020 Internships with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
- Financial Aid Counselor Positions for Recent Grads
- Apply to a Smith Short-Term Study Abroad - Winter 2020
| USC Price School of Public Policy @ DC Grad School Fair Posted: 13 Sep 2019 08:25 AM PDT The USC Price School of Public Policy will be attending the Idealist Graduate School Fair in Washington DC on Monday, September 23rd. The USC Price School offers a number of master's degrees including:
The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society. We are also celebrating our 90th anniversary this year, making us one of the oldest public administration schools in the nation. Our website is located at https://priceschool.usc.edu/. The Idealist Graduate School Fair is free and open to anyone interested in learning about grad school. For more information and to RSVP visit: https://www.idealist.org/grad-schools/attend  |
| Spring 2020 Internships with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Posted: 13 Sep 2019 07:18 AM PDT The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is currently accepting applications for Spring 2020 internships/clerkships in their Washington D.C. office. Apply to the following opportunities. Below you can find their current clerkship opportunities for students for spring 2020: The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Office of the Ranking Member, seeks unpaid interns and law clerks for the spring of 2020. The positions offer undergraduate, graduate, and law students the opportunity to gain substantive experience in a Senate office while participating directly in the legislative process. Intern and law clerk responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting Committee staff in performing office duties, conducting research, analyzing legislation, drafting memorandums, and assisting in hearing preparation. Interns and law clerks play a key role in the office and will work closely with senior policy advisors and counsels. HELP Committee: The HELP Committee works on a wide range of issues in the areas of health, education, labor, workforce, pensions, and oversight. Please specify within your application which office or offices you would prefer to work in. Qualifications: Applicants should have (i) an interest in public policy and (ii) a desire to learn. They also must have good attention to detail, work well under pressure, be self-motivated, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Openings: Health Policy Intern: interest and experience in health-related matters, including but not limited to: the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children's health, the Food and Drug Administration, health equity/disparities, health information technology, health workforce, Medicare/Medicaid, mental health, the National Institutes of Health, public health and preparedness, and/or women's health. Education Policy Intern: interest in education-related policy, including: early childhood, k-12, postsecondary, workforce, and civil rights issues. Interest or experience teaching or working with students encouraged. Communications Intern: interest in press and communications, including: social media, press releases, speechwriting, op-ed writing, and media outreach (ii) an interest in public policy and (iii) a desire to learn. Strong candidates will demonstrate good attention to detail, work well under pressure, be self-motivated, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Writing and research experience preferred. Policy issues will vary. Applicants for the communications position should prioritize press-oriented writing samples over academic-oriented ones. Applications: Interested applicants should apply to this position by submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and application form found on the OAM website. New users will have to sign up on the OAM portal to apply. Please indicate your availability. The deadline for the spring 2020 internship program is Friday, November 1st, 2019. This office is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, gender, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other factor. Students interested in pursuing an internship for credit should consult with their department.  |
| Financial Aid Counselor Positions for Recent Grads Posted: 13 Sep 2019 07:13 AM PDT The Financial Aid Counselor, under the direction of the Assistant Director, provides financial aid services to students on a wide basis. The Financial Aid Counselor will conduct student need analysis, perform federal verifications and packaging of student aid, certify federal loan eligibility, provide financial aid counseling, make professional judgment decisions regarding student aid eligibility and facilitate problem-solving with students and parents. Incumbents in this job classification will interact with specific outside agencies to facilitate the student eligibility process, and they are accountable for ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of students and parents. Must have strong organization and time management skills. Must have excellent customer service skills and be dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality customer service to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Must have the ability and knowledge to assist in multiple areas throughout the office. The candidate must exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Because of the nature of the data in relation to student's academic record, attention to detail when reviewing and entering data is extremely important. It is critical to the office that the candidate possesses the ability to work in and promote a team environment and has the ability to interpret and communicate information based on knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and departmental considerations. Preferences: This candidate must possess strong counseling skills and experience. Knowledge of an automated data processing system and one year of experience in customer service with experience in a financial aid office preferred. Knowledge of Title IV regulations, policies and procedures is preferred. Best Consideration Date: 9/23/19 For more information and to apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/73297  |
| Apply to a Smith Short-Term Study Abroad - Winter 2020 Posted: 13 Sep 2019 05:40 AM PDT Engage in an experience that will broaden your global mindset! Smith School short-term programs provide students with the opportunity to apply a comparative international lens to their business education and professional career. Application deadline: October 1, 2019
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