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Virtual BSOS Pop-up Store

Posted: 05 May 2021 11:56 AM PDT

BSOS has launched of a virtual BSOS pop-up store, with a variety of departmental and college branded items for purchase. This initiative is also a fundraiser as 10% of all proceeds go directly to the BSOS Advising Student Emergency Fund, which provides timely emergency support to BSOS students experiencing financial hardship. All items are complete with official university approved logos.

This store is open temporarily, closing May 31st at midnight so if you are interested in purchasing items for yourself or others we encourage you to do it now. Items will ship the week of June 21. Purchase your items now at go.umd.edu/bsosmerch

International Student Career Series: Unpaid Opportunities for Summer

Posted: 05 May 2021 11:34 AM PDT

Summer is approaching and you may be in the process of applying for internships.

You may be deciding if an unpaid position is right for you. Experienced career & ISSS advisors will discuss the rules and considerations international students need to evaluate before accepting an unpaid opportunity.

This event will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at 2pm EDT. RSVP here.

UMD Just In Time Meetup

Posted: 05 May 2021 09:25 AM PDT

Friday, May 7, 2021 • 12- 2 pm | Virtual Event | REGISTER
Graduating in May and looking to connect with employers for full-time roles? Join the Just In Time Meetup where you'll be able to video chat 1-on-1 with employer representatives looking to hire

Student Preparation

Register to attend the meetup
See which organizations are attending (list will be updated each week)
Virtual Career Fair Instruction Guide (step 3 onwards)

Employers Participating & Positions Recruiting
  • Discovery Education - BOLD Internship Program 2021 - Summer Remote (Various roles)
  • Chick-fil-A - Career Acceleration Program (Entry-level)
  • Buckeye International - B2B Field Sales Representative- Sales Management Program (Entry-level)
  • ESF Summer Camps - Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Swim Instructors
  • STAMP Event & Guest Services - Building Manager, Guest Service Assistant (Entry-level)
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co. - Focused Analytics Solutions Team (FAST), AI & Mechanics Learning, Quantum Computing, Quantitative Analytics (Entry-level, Internships)
  • Kirstin's Haven, Inc - Virtual Summer, Fall, and Spring Internships (Various roles)
  • Malden Solutions - Entry Level, Summer, Fall and Spring Internships
  • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department - Law Enforcement/Security (Entry-level)
  • Peace Corps - Peace Corps Volunteer
  • The Bozzuto Group - Accounting (Entry-level)
  • UMD Transportation Services - Student Driver
  • United Stated Capitol Police - Police Officer (Entry-level)

Summer Research Internship with the Urban Institute

Posted: 05 May 2021 08:00 AM PDT

The Health Policy Center seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to work as a Research Intern for the summer providing support to projects on a variety health policy topics. As an intern at the Urban Institute, you'll work alongside experts across the organization and beyond in the nation's epicenter of public policy - Washington, DC. Your work will have an impact on real-life, real-time policy issues and discussions.

How you'll contribute:

The Health Policy Center analyzes trends and underlying causes of changes in health insurance coverage, access to care, and use of health care services by the entire U.S. population. Researchers address issues that arise from the inevitable trade-offs among health care costs, access, and quality. The center's focus has been on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance markets and health care reform.
The Health Policy Center summer intern will support research and technical assistance projects related to promoting health equity. Project work will focus on the role of the community and of health IT in promoting COVID-19 vaccination and substance use services.

Responsibilities:
  • Review and summarize literature and other documents
  • Assist with project management
  • Participate in internal research team meetings and support meetings with external stakeholders
  • Assist with scheduling and notetaking for internal and external meetings
  • Support the development of written products
  • Other tasks as assigned
What you'll bring:

The successful candidate will:
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in public policy, political science, economics, public affairs, public health or a health-related field
  • Have a strong desire to engage and learn about one or more of the following topics: health policy, health care delivery, public health, and health equity
  • Have experience working with community-based organizations
  • Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Have experience conducting primary and secondary research
  • Have strong organizational skills
  • Be detail-oriented
Program Highlights:
  • 10-week program designed to provide students interested in research, public policy issues, and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban's mission
  • Intern Program Dates: June 7th, 2021 – August 13th, 2021
  • Participate in our New Intern "Welcome" Orientation
  • Network with Operations Staff, Senior Professionals, and others who will support your professional growth and career interests
  • Participate in intern specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skills
  • Engage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban Interns
  • Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager
  • Present the value of your contribution and what you learned during our End of Summer Lightning Talks
Apply on the Urban Institute job page. For best consideration apply by May 10.
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