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Advice from June 17 International Student Career Connection

Posted: 19 Jun 2020 05:58 AM PDT

Thank you to Gaby Gillespie and Linda Lenoir for moderating yesterday's International Student Career Connection Workshop. The meeting was not recorded, but here are some of the resources that were discussed. If you missed it, you can register for another similar event happening on July 10 at 9 am ET; that session will be recorded.

Below are links to many resources that were shared and discussed.

Look for on-campus jobs: https://careers.umd.edu/careers4terps

LinkedIn group for UMD international students: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8631133/ [Please note that the group moderators ensure new members have a UMD connection, so if your name in LinkedIn is not your name in the UMD directory, you will be messaged before you will be admitted.]

Unsure how to get started on your job search? https://careers.umd.edu/students/launch-your-career/job-searching

Making the most of your summer: https://eng.umd.edu/careers/students/summer-covid-19

What if my summer internship was canceled because of COVID-19?
If you initially secured a summer internship that was canceled due to COVID-19, you can still list this information on your resume. See an example (Resume - COVID 19 Rescinded Offer & Project) - https://eng.umd.edu/sites/clark.umd.edu/files/resource_documents/Rescinded%20Sample.pdf

University's Fall Reopening Information Posted: 17 Jun 2020 06:04 PM PDT Stay up to date on the University’s plans for Fall 2020 in regards to COVID-19: https://admissions.umd.edu/future-terps-covid-19-updates Students with questions about their fall housing in residence halls can email our staff at reslife@umd.edu or call 301-314-2100. Students and families who have questions or need assistance with off-campus housing options can contact us at och@umd.edu For general information related to our fall housing and the pandemic please visit http://reslife.umd.edu/fall2020/ Please also visit our new FAQs information located at http://reslife.umd.edu/fall2020/faq/. Fall 2020 On-Campus Housing Confirmation and Fall Expectations Posted: 17 Jun 2020 06:39 AM PDT Resources and FAQs Our team has prepared a number of resources to help students and their families. Please visit http://reslife.umd.edu/fall2020/ for general information related to our fall housing and the pandemic. Please also visit our new FAQs information located at http://reslife.umd.edu/fall2020/faq/. Cities Program Grants & Finance Specialist Job for May or Recent Grad with the World Resources Institute

Posted: 19 Jun 2020 05:54 AM PDT

Position description
In this role, you will support the Urban Development (UD) and the Urban Efficiency and Climate (UEC) teams within the Cities Program. Your key responsibilities will be to support project management, budgeting and financial management, communications, event organizing and other operational tasks.

Job Responsibilities:
Financial Management (50% of time)
  • Update and maintain project budgets utilizing WRI's budgeting and forecasting software (TM1)
  • Update and maintain project funding and allocations in coordination with workstream director(s) and project managers
  • Process invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI's policies (subgrants, consultancies, work orders, etc.)
  • Assist project team in project closeout process including turnover documentation and financial reconciliation. 
  • Coordinate and advise on project budget management and reports
  • With project managers, review on a monthly basis the transactions and finances of the projects and update the budget
  • Prepare financial review template(s) for review with workstream director(s) and operations staff
  • Work with Salesforce to add new proposals
  • Develop fiscal year budget forecasts on a yearly basis in coordination with operations and workstream directors of both teams
  • Prepare participant agreements and provide travel support for WRI Ross Center Prize finalists, jury members, and other high value stakeholders
Program/Project Management (20% of time)
  • Process documentation for project commitments (i.e. agreements, contracts, work authorizations, and purchase orders)
  • Work with partners to help them understand and meet subgrant and contract requirements
  • Monitor program/project performance against contract requirements and deliverables
Grant Management (20% of time)
  • Lead the drafting of grant proposal budgets and assists in the collection & submission of formal proposals for grants
  • Coordinate with project managers to prepare all required grant forms for submission as instructed by grant
  • Keep track of deliverables and reporting required under grants
  • Coordinate with project managers to keep timely and accurate information on donors and contacts in Salesforce.
Administration (10% of time)
  • Coordinate and schedule team meetings; provide support in organizing presentations, workshops, conferences, research seminars and other events for the program as needed
  • Provide timesheet guidance to workstream team members on a bi-weekly basis
  • Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new staff members as needed. Update and maintain new hire staffing information with operations
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant, full-time work experience supporting financial and/or project management functions
  • Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, public policy, political science, international affairs, or similar subject required
  • Keen interest in the mission and work of the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Keen interest in electric mobility, transportation planning, and sustainable energy systems
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized individual with experience and interest in program management, financial management, budgeting, and writing
  • Must be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and have the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
  • Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong writing, database management, and proofreading skills
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with statistical analysis and budgeting software is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work well in a team and with international colleagues
  • In addition to excellent written and spoken English, additional language skills are a plus, especially in Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, French, and/or Hindi
  • US work authorization is required for this opportunity
For best consideration, apply by June 30 on Job Invite
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