ECON Undergraduates Blog

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:14 AM PST

Counseling Center staff members have developed two virtual workshop videos for you to access. These videos are especially relevant to our current situation as they deal with coping with the pandemic and navigating a socially distanced world. These learning opportunities will teach you specific skills and strategies to help you cope, prevent loneliness and combat social isolation.

The Counseling Center is hosting weekly drop-in virtual workshops on a wide range of topics. There are now 16 total workshops featuring topics such as academic success, resiliency, and adaptability. You will also find drop-in sessions on Fridays at 12:00 pm for community and support. The Counseling Center's website also features additional COVID-19 care and support resources. Finally, the Counseling Center remains open and available to support you in all ways possible, including offering counseling services for individuals, groups, couples, those in crisis, and more. Please call 301.314.7651 to access these resources or visit the Center site to learn more.

You are a part of a campus community that wants to support you in any way we can and to provide the resources that help navigate these challenging times. We strongly encourage every member of our campus community to use the resources available and to reach out if you need support. We must do this together for ourselves and 4 Maryland.

Audit (Analyst) Internship with Amtrak

Posted: 24 Feb 2021 05:20 AM PST

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20002

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away.

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America's workforce toward the future. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority and the success of our railroad is the result of our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Summary of Duties

****PLEASE NOTE: ****
Amtrak OIG is not a Federal agency. Our employment opportunities are not federal jobs.

Join with the Inspector General to help make America's railroad operate more efficiently and effectively. We are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference. By conducting or supporting independent, objective audits and investigations of the programs and operations of the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak), you could directly contribute to our mission of providing independent, objective oversight of Amtrak's programs and operations; preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse; and providing Congress, Amtrak management, and Amtrak's Board of Directors with timely analysis about Amtrak's programs and operations. Join us as we continue to build a model OIG centered on independence, teamwork, diversity, work-life balance, and value-added oversight. Next stop…the Amtrak Office of Inspector General!

The Audit (Analyst) Intern will work as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting performance audits of Amtrak programs and operations in a dynamic office environment. These audits include assessments of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Amtrak programs and operations; adequacy of internal controls; and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, contracts and/or grants. The Intern supports a team involved in audits of medium to high complexity.

Essential Functions:

Attending, participating in, and documenting the results of meetings/interviews of Amtrak officials
Collecting and analyzing relevant data and information, such as researching and documenting company policies/procedures and conducting quantitative analyses, to identify any possible areas for improvement within the company
Learning to develop workpapers that meet OIG standards
Communicating relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely, during formal or informal meetings, and actively engaging in them
Collaborating with others to accomplish goals and developing working relationships, when appropriate, with internal and external parties
Keeping OIG management (i.e. Audit Manager or Senior Director) informed of progress, potential audit findings, and issues that may affect timely completion of assignments
Using various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents
Providing additional support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, and responding to routine inquiries

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Legally eligible to work in the US. Permanent Resident or US Citizen.
Current full or part-time Junior or Senior Undergraduate or Graduate student working toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Public Administration or Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field.
Applicants must have a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript

PREFERRED:

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Clear and concise oral and written communications skills
Ability to work independently as well as interactively in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail

TRAVEL:
Yes – 10%

RELOCATION:
No
Amtrak is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Location: Washington, DC

Requisition ID: 52385
Posting Location(s): District of Columbia
Job Family/Function: Finance
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family, and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

We proudly support and encourage U.S. Veterans to apply for Amtrak job opportunities.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. Amtrak is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Amtrak safe and drug-free.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR section 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety- sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions.

Apply: https://careers.amtrak.com/job/Washington-Audit-%28Analyst%29-Intern-90287636-Washington-DC-20002/716040100 For best consideration, apply by March 5.

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