UMD Virtual Language Career & Internship Fair, October 20

 Do you speak another language? Do you have cross-cultural or international career interests? Are you interested in working, interning or teaching abroad? If you answer yes to any of these questions, don't miss the upcoming Virtual Language Career & Internship Fair!

Language Career & Internship Fair (Virtual)

October 20, 11 am- 3 pm

Location: Register and attend via Careers4Terps

RSVP Here: go.umd.edu/langfairf21

Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship, full-time and volunteer positions in these fields and learn how to build your experience on campus with selected UMD departments. Special thanks to our fair sponsor: U.S. Department of State.

**Important: Check out this very important 2-minute video explaining how a virtual career fair works! https://vimeo.com/446651089/4423ceafb4

Given the virtual nature of the fair, you should plan to pre-register and upload your resume ahead of time. Need to polish your resume? Choose from these options: 

• Make a resume review appointment via Careers4Terps: https://careers.umd.edu/careers4terps
• Resume reviews with Peer Career Educators- undergrads only- Mondays-Fridays, 2-5 pm or virtual resume reviews on Tuesday-Thursday from 5-6 pm: https://careers.umd.edu/request-appointment
• Schedule an appointment with a BSOS Career Planning Advisor through TerpEngage: https://fellercenter.umd.edu/career-planning-appointments 
  

Here's the list of attending organizations (as of September 28) and the positions they seek to fill. You can find out even more about these organizations and their opportunities here:

• AEON: English Teacher (in Japan)
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Teacher
• ASU School of Politics & Global Studies: Graduate programs in international affairs and leadership, global security (with available concentration in cybersecurity), political science and political psychology
• Do Good Institute: Impact Interns; Non-profit management and leadership graduate certificate
• International Center for Religion & Diplomacy: Intern, Peace Fellow, Program Assistant
• International Rescue Committee: Anti-trafficking/Intensive Case Management Intern, Asylee Casework Intern, Career Development Program Intern, Community Engagement Intern, Cultural Orientation and Casework Intern, Economic Empowerment Intern, Family Mentor Intern, Gender Equity Intern, etc.
• Japan Exchange & Teaching Program (JET): Assistant Language Teacher (in Japan), Coordinator for International Relations
• Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School: BASE Instructor (PT), Acceleration Tutor/BASE Instructor, Dedicated Aide, Development Director, Lower & Upper Elementary Teachers- English; Primary Teacher- Bilingual English/Spanish, Special Education Teacher, Specials Instructor
• Liberty Language Services, Inc.: Medical Interpreter (Contractor), Translations Project Associate (Entry-level); Education & Recruiting Intern, Translations Intern
• Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA): TBD
• Maryland Judiciary: Court Interpreters
• Montgomery County Police: Police Officer
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Teachers
• National Endowment for Democracy: TBD
• National Security Agency: Learn more about student programs here 
• Peace Corps: Peace Corps Volunteer (2-year program, international locations)
• Project Global Officer: ROTC students- fully-funded opportunity to study Arabic or Persian
• Southern Teachers Agency: K-12 teachers at private/independent schools
• Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF): English Language Teaching Assistant in France
• The Literacy Lab: Literacy Tutor (Full-time Americorps role)
• The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators (NAJIT): Learn about this professional association of interpreters and translators
• U.S. Agency for Global Media: Internship divisions include Senior Management & Support Office, VOA Language Services, Media Lab, Learning English, TV to Africa, VOA Newsroom Teams, Media Asset Management Branch, Music Programming, TV Technical Operations
• U.S. Department of State:  Consular Fellows Program, Foreign Service Officer/Generalist, Foreign Service Specialist, Diplomatic Security Security Engineering Officer, Facility Manager
• UMD Arabic Flagship Program: Learn more about undergraduate studies in Arabic
• UMD Office of International Affairs- Education Abroad: Learn about study abroad opportunities, global classrooms and other opportunities to internationalize your UMD degree!
• UMD Army ROTC: Officers may become career linguists in several career fields including Military Intelligence, Foreign Area Officer and Special Operations
• UMD Graduate Studies in Interpreting & Translation: Master's degrees and certificate programs in interpreting and translation
• UMD National Scholarships Office: Boren Scholarship/Fellowship, Critical Language Scholarship, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Rangel, Pickering and Payne
• UMD Peace Corps Prep: Brand new program allowing students to build their resume for Peace Corps and related positions in sectors such as Education, Health, Youth Development, Environment, Agriculture, Community Economic Development
• UMD Persian Flagship Program: Learn more about undergraduate studies in Persian

More organizations will register between now and the fair, so please continue to check the latest list here.  

UMD Information Science: Two NEW Minors

Hello everyone! Consider joining the UMD Information Science program to learn about their two following newly launched academic minors (NOTE: both minors can be completed online and are open to the UMD students at the College Park and Shady Grove campus locations): 

- Technology Innovation Leadership (15 credits) 

- Information Risk Management, Ethics, and Privacy (15 credits)

The Information Session will be held virtually on Monday, October 4, at 12:00 PM. If you are interested in attending, RSVP at https://go.umd.edu/UMD-SG-Minors

If you are not interested in pursuing the full minor but are interested in taking individual minor courses, that is a possibility as well (you will need to work with your Academic Advisor to make sure these will count towards your main degree). 

If you have any questions, you can reach out to usginfosci@umd.edu. 

Thank you!

Careers in Education Panel

                                             

Careers in Education Panel

Thursday, September 30 • 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Virtual Event, RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps

Are you interested in a career in school psychology, school counseling, higher education or teaching? 

Attend this virtual panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in this field. Our panelist will share their career paths, past educational experiences that helped them succeed, and provide tips for entering the field. This event is open to all majors. Bring your questions! Please note, this session will be recorded.

The professionals/organizations below will be attending. 

• School Psychology: Doctoral Student in School Psychology, University of Maryland
• Teaching: Director of Recruitment, Urban Teachers
• Higher Education Student/Academic Affairs: Academic Advisor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland
• School Counseling: Elementary School Counselor, Prince George's County Public Schools
• Teaching: Recruitment Director, Teach for America

Hosted by: BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, the Psychology Department, and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise. Review these tips for attending virtual events.

For additional information about this event: Contact the Feller Center’s Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Climate Research & Policy Youth Conference

                             

Join MaryPIRG Student Climate Action Coalition and Sunrise UMBC on Sunday, October 3rd from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST to hear how professors and graduate students at our universities are interacting and studying the impact of climate on their fields! At our Climate Research and Policy Youth Conference topics include legal responses to climate change, history and historical ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, green concrete, next-generation battery materials, and climate and environmental justice. RSVP here. 

Attending students have the chance to win:

• Tickets to the Baltimore Aquarium

• Campsite Reservation at Deep Creek Lake! (2 nights of your choice)

• Adopt a Panda, Blue Footed Booby, or Honey Badger (we will adopt on your behalf, you will get certificate and stuffed animal)

Government Affairs Internship with the American Kidney Fund

APPLY NOW

Intern - Government Affairs, Rockville

• General Information
  • Job Title:
    Intern - Government Affairs
  • Location:
    • 11921 Rockville Pike
    • Suite 300
    • Rockville, MD, 20852
    • United States
  • Base Pay:
    $12.00 - $15.00 / Hour
  • Employee Type:
    FT Non-Exempt
  • Manage Others:
    No
• Description

  To assist the AKF’s the Office of Government Affairs (OGA) with its work on federal and state public policy and advocacy, and with recruiting and retaining grassroots Ambassadors. An intern in the office will see and participate firsthand in the inner workings of an active government relations office and gain practical experience and insight pertinent to a career in politics, government, advocacy, or government relations.

  
  

  This internship is expected to be around 15-20 hours per week and 3-4 months in duration depending upon the successful candidate's credit requirements. 

  
  

  Job Duties:

  • Track federal and state legislative and regulatory actions.
  • Research and compile list of elected officials with connection to kidney disease
  • Recruit new Ambassadors via phone, email, and social media. Assess and prioritize their involvement with AKF.
  • Draft content for and monitor communications on the AKF Ambassadors Facebook group.
  • Assist government relations team with scheduling meetings with lawmakers, staffers, stakeholders, coalition members and others as needed.
  • Provide assistance in research, coalition building and the development of fact sheets, and other advocacy materials to address AKF priority areas.
  • Monitor news clips for stories relevant to the government relations department.
• Requirements

  Intern Qualifications/Qualities:

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in government relations
  • Previous government relations internship experience and/or relevant coursework preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills and listening skills
  • Highly motivated, self-starter
  • Adept at online research and database entry
  • Willingness to assist with routine administrative tasks/”team” attitude
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dependable/conscientious work ethic
  • Desire to learn more about health care policy and kidney disease patient advocacy

  AKF will be returning to the office on November 1, 2021, with employees/ interns working two days in the office and three days of telework. AKF requires employees/ interns to be fully vaccinated and the 14 day waiting period completed by November 1 or their first day of hire, whichever is later. A request for medical or religious accommodation may be provided and will be considered confidentially by HR on a case-by-case basis.

• APPLY NOW

PPIA and Rangel Summer 2022 International Affairs Programs - Info Sessions

Are you an undergraduate interested in making a positive change in the world? Do you receive need-based financial aid? If so, there are two programs you should learn about. See below links for information sessions.

1. The PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Fellows) program is for juniors with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs or domestic public policy.

 

This all-expenses-paid program for summer 2022 includes courses (with transferable credit), a full range of extracurricular activities, and career-development support, travel & room and board, and more!

Important: **This program focuses on students receiving need-based financial aid (demonstrated by FAFSA), as well as students from groups historically underrepresented in international affairs leadership roles in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings.**

PPIA is open to juniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients; GPA of 3.0 recommended.  

Deadline: November 1

2. The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program is for students with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs. The program provides undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.

This all-expense-paid program takes place at Howard University for six weeks in summer 2022.

Important: the Rangel program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service.

Rangel is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors and requires U.S. citizenship. Rangel requires a GPA minimum of 3.2.

The deadline will be in early February 2022.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please register for session below:

Thursday, September 30, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Friday, October 1, 12:00 - 12:30 pm (Live Transcription)

Monday, October 4, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, October 5, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Interested but not able to attend? Please fill out this brief survey.

Campaign Conversations: Organizing 101

 Black Students in Public Policy (BSiPP), in collaboration with Women in Public Policy (WiPP), the School of Public Policy, and the University Career Center, will host a discussion about what it takes to conduct a campaign for public office. Our guests, representing various roles, will share how they turned their passion for essential issues into advocacy for others and how they navigated situations they’ve encountered as members of underrepresented communities.

Panelists include:

• Senator Will Smith, Maryland State Senate
• Wandra Ashely-Williams, Maryland Regional Director of Climate Change and NAACP National Board Member
• Alice Wilkerson, Executive Director of Strong Future Maryland
• Caleb Wolf, Policy Director for Wes Moore for Maryland
• DATE:

  October 5, 2021

  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  LOCATION:

  Van Munching Hall, Room 2517

  EVENT CONTACT:

  Joshua Winston

  •  JRGDW@TERPMAIL.UMD.EDU
  Register Now

Ohio State Graduate Immersion Conference

 

Maryland Chamber of Commerce Internship

As Maryland’s only statewide business advocacy organization, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce amplifies the voices and speaks for thousands of job creators, employers and employees to impact how policy is shaped in Annapolis. The Chamber is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a public policy, political science, international relations or other related field to fill the position of a Government Affairs Intern. The duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Providing support to the government affairs team in order to provide timely and accurate reports, position papers, testimony, legislative-related documents and correspondence to legislators, members and other constituency groups;

• Supporting the Legislative, and other policy committees of the Maryland Chamber with regard to preparing, updating, and maintaining committee lists, agendas, meeting notices, RSVPs, materials and correspondence.

• Aid in database management

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is paid and requires both remote and in-person work in Annapolis. Interested applicants should apply through this link: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=government+affairs+intern&jk=6034b4755d60f416&_ga=2.178599139.695530813.1632140713-480271902.1628527964

UMD Career Fair, Sept. 23 & 24

 

Job Posting – Empirical Research Fellow at Stanford Law School

RESEARCH FELLOW, STANFORD LAW SCHOOL (Fixed term) *multi-job posting

Commitment:

Full-time, starting Summer 2022. Some applicants available to start earlier will also be considered. Fellowships last for one year, with an option to renew for a second year by mutual agreement of the professor and the fellow.

Description:

Assist with the research of Professors John J. Donohue, Jacob Goldin, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Alison Morantz atStanford Law School. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.

Prior Research Fellows have matriculated to Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and NYU and law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia. They have been drawn from a variety of undergraduate disciplines, including economics, political science, applied math, public policy, statistics, and computer science.

Successful applicants will be matched with a specific professor based on background and interests. As full-time Stanford University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities (to the extent that any ongoing pandemic restrictions allow), paid

vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge.

Job responsibilities will vary by position, but involve all aspects of the research process including:

• Conceptualization of suitable empirical methodologies and models
• Collecting, managing, and structuring quantitative datasets
• Statistical analyses of complex datasets and interpretation of results
• Communication with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research collaborators
• Report writing and manuscript preparation

Job qualifications:

• Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, political science, computer science, statistics, or applied math
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or another relevant field
• Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual creativity
• Eagerness to take initiative and solve intricate problems
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Exceptional research and analytical writing skills
• Programming experience in R, Python, Stata, SAS, and/or other languages is strongly preferred
• Prior research experience and coursework in the empirical social sciences is preferred, but not required

How to apply:

There will be two rounds of application review. The deadline for the first round is 7:00AM PST on Monday, October 18, 2021. The deadline for the second round will be decided in late October, depending on the needs of the program. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and preference will be given to first-round applicants. The position is visa sponsorship eligible

(J-1) and applicants with OPT are also eligible for this position. Please apply online at https://law.stanford.edu/research/slsfellowships/empirical-research-fellowship/. 

Make sure to upload each of the following:

• Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• Current resume
• Transcript (unofficial version acceptable)
• Short academic writing sample, preferably empirical or social science-related
• Contact information for at least two references, preferably ones able to speak to academic research skills

If you have any additional comments or questions, please see the FAQs on the fellowship website above.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability that requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. Additionally, Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Terps for Change Participant Applications are Open !

 Terps for Change Participant Applications are Open ! 

Serve your Community Today !

Program Details:

• Terps for Change is a service-learning organization that allows students to engage in meaningful, longitudinal service with one of our 12 community partners. We hold weekly dialogues that give students the opportunity to explore and reflect on social issues that are impacting our community

• The experience is free and in-person. With Virtual options if needed.  

Who should participate?:

• Students who want to engage in weekly service and get involved in the community. 

• Undergraduate students interested in getting involved in engaging discussions, education and reflection centered around social issues and community service-learning.

How will you benefit from participating?:

• Connect with other students who have a passion for service-learning.

• Develop and practice personal and group facilitation skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 

• Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue.

 

What should I expect?:

• Students will volunteer 1-3 hours a week with one of our local community partners with a group of students

• Participate in a 1-hour weekly dialogues around social issues.

• Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, and professional life.  

 

Application Information:

• Visit Terps for Change Participant Application Fall 2021  to sign up 

• The Final Deadline to apply is September 26th, 2021

For more information or questions, visit Terps for Change  or contact us at terpsforchange@umd.edu

University of Maryland Graduate School Fair and Open House - Free/Virtual

 The Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with graduate programs across University of Maryland, is hosting a week-long UMD Virtual Grad Fair and Open House for all undergraduate students interested in graduate study at University of Maryland, College Park from September 20-27, 2021. 

Search sessions by Colleges, Schools, and Graduate Student Groups in the links below:

The Graduate School | Graduate Student Groups | Agriculture and Natural Resources | Architecture, Planning, and Preservation 

Arts and Humanities | Behavioral and Social Sciences | Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Education 

Engineering | Extended Studies | Information Studies | Journalism | Public Health

Full announcement: 

https://gradschool.umd.edu/ogdi/2021-umd-virtual-grad-fair-and-open-house

All undergraduate students from any field or discipline and institution are invited to register.  

Please share this announcement widely to any undergraduate students.  

We will also be posting recorded sessions to the OGDI YouTube channel if you are unable to attend.  

The OGDI YouTube Channel already includes:

Application Fee Waiver Tutorial 
Writing the Personal Statement
Funding Opportunities 
And More!

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more on graduate study at UMD and graduate school application tutorials.

We hope you will attend our free and virtual graduate school fair and open house and learn more about graduate study at University of Maryland, College Park!

_____________________________________

Christopher Pérez, Director

     My pronouns are: He, Him, His   

    Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion (#OGDI)

     Diversity Officer for The Graduate School

     UMD NSF PROMISE AGEP Coordinator 

     UMD Big Ten Academic Alliance SROP Coordinator

     UMD Big Ten Academic Alliance Diversity Officer

     Graduate School Recruitment Officer

     GEM Fellowship Campus Representative 

     UMD SACNAS Chapter Co-Advisor

     UMD oSTEM Chapter Advisor

Find OGDI on social media using hashtag #OGDI or Twitter and Instagram

For prospective graduate students: OGDI YouTube Channel

For current graduate students: Graduate School Success Team and Graduate Pathways Resource Guide

Giving to the Graduate School Diversity Fund

Giving to the Graduate School Diversity Fund helps support the recruitment and retention of under-represented and under-served student populations at University of Maryland, College Park.

The Graduate School 

University of Maryland |2123 Lee Building 

7809 Regents Drive | College Park, MD 20742

301.405.0763 | gradschool.umd.edu/ogdi  

Graduate School Coronavirus website: https://gradschool.umd.edu/coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS FAQ: https://gradschool.umd.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions