Position: Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) at the University of Maryland is recruiting for GVPT170 tutors to hire for this upcoming Spring 2019 semester.
About Academic Achievement Programs: Each year, the Student Support Services/Intensive Educational Development (SSS/IED) program components of AAP provide an admissions option primarily for eligible (first generation and/or low-income) high school seniors who display the potential to be successful at the University. Specifically, the program components provide instruction in skills enhancement, course tutoring/Supplemental Instruction and counseling/advising support necessary to improve retention and graduation rates.
If you are interested in applying to be a GVPT170 tutor for Academic Achievement Programs, please contact Shakeena King at aaptutoring@umd.edu.
Updates and Opportunities for University of Maryland Government & Politics Majors
Friday, January 18, 2019
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Data Challenge 2019
Calling all UMD Faculty & Staff MembersUMD Data Challenge 2019 needs your support!
The
UMD Data Challenge 2019 is a week-long annual event that provides an
opportunity for students across UMD colleges and programs to compete in solving
real-world problems using data provided by partner organizations - including
UMD Centers and Units. With hundreds of participating students, we need your
help!
February 23 - March 2, 2019
University of Maryland, College Park
Mentor UMD Students:
All
UMD faculty and staff members who have a knack for problem-solving are
encouraged to participate as a mentor. To sign up, please complete our Mentor Form by January 20.
Submit a Dataset:
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Summer 2019 Maryland's Public Service Scholars Programs
Applications for Summer 2019's Maryland's Public Service Scholars Programs are open! These PAID internship programs are available to students of ALL majors.
The programs are:
Governor's Summer Internship Program
Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program
MDOT Fellows Program
Programs begin on May 28 and run through August 9 (August 2 for MDOT Fellows). Students of ALL MAJORS who will be a Junior or Senior in Fall 2019 are eligible to apply. Graduate students are eligible for the nonprofit program.
Students are paid a stipend for their participation in a full-time internship at a state agency or nonprofit organization under the mentorship of a senior-level leader, attend seminars, field trips, and events, and work on group projects aimed at making a positive impact on Maryland.
There is a priority deadline of February 1st. The final deadline to apply is March 15. More information can be found at publicservicescholars.umbc.edu The link to apply is https://publicservicescholars. umbc.edu/application/
New this year: students can now submit 1 application for all 3 programs.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Prince George’s County Executive
Office of the Chief of Staff
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/767/County-Executive
Unpaid Internships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Spring & Summer 2019
DESCRIPTION
This internship is with the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Prince George’s County Executive. The location would primarily be in the County Administration Building in Largo, but there will be opportunities to work remotely. This program offers local college/university students the opportunity to support office operations, research policy, and develop leadership skills, all while engaging local leaders and learning County government. The internship is for credit with the institution where the student is enrolled.
REQUIREMENTS
Interns will complete challenging projects assigned by the Chief of Staff. Projects will range from policy research and analysis to community outreach to general administrative duties. Interns will get firsthand knowledge and exposure to what it takes to build a more efficient government. Interns should be goal oriented, excellent at time management, and able to work well in teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants seeking consideration must be enrolled in a 4-year college/university or graduate program. Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in a curriculum related to public policy, government, law, business or other related fields. Graduate student interns must be enrolled in a Masters, Doctoral, Law Degree or a Graduate Certificate Program of study.
TERM
The Office of the Prince George's County Executive is seeking interns to begin immediately and work through the spring semester and potentially the summer. The term of the internship will be dictated by the calendar of the institution with which each intern is enrolled.
HOW TO APPLY
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Job Search Boot Camp for Recent UMD Grads
Job Search Boot Camp for Recent UMD Grads
Thursday, January 24, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Are you a new UMD graduate (May 2018, December 2018) who wants to submerge yourself in basic job search strategies? Then this workshop is for you!
Come prepared to listen, participate, and learn:
...how to create and use a Master Resume;
...how to target your job search to positions, industries, and/or organizations;
...how to effectively use Careers4Terps and other Center services/programs;
...about the Maryland Alumni Association AND network with employers seeking to hire recent graduates.
Please register by Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Cost of $20 includes light refreshments and networking with a group of employers. Space is limited, so learn more and please register as soon as possible.
For additional information about this event: Contact Linda Lenoir at llenoir@umd.edu
Sponsored by the University Career Center & The President's Promise.
Joint Committee on Taxation Research Position
The Joint Committee on Taxation is seeking to hire an economics research assistant (RA). The primary responsibility of the position involves assisting staff economists in constructing data sets and statistical models used to perform revenue estimates for Congress. Coursework in economics, computer science, statistics, and applied mathematics are preferred. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Stata and SAS, and will be highly skilled in at least one of the following statistical software languages: R, Python, Stata, SAS, or Matlab. The role is ideally suited to those considering graduate education in economics, statistics, or public policy, and requires a one year minimum commitment. In addition, given the Joint Committee’s role in the development of tax policy, the position requires perseverance and integrity. Start date is negotiable and can begin as soon as arrangements can be finalized. No consideration will be given for start dates after June 15, 2019.
Please email your CV, transcript, and cover letter to Kathleen.Mackie@jct.gov, with the subject line “Economics RA.” Include two references and your earliest availability to start in the body of the email.
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