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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

DOT-Office of Inspector General: Summer Pathways Internship Program


Image result for us dotThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Inspector General (OIG) will be seeking applicants for Management and Program Analysts, Auditors, IT Specialists, Investigative Analysts Pathways Interns.  OIG works within DOT to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs through audits and investigations.

Pathways Interns will be entry-level analysts and work with OIG teams in a developmental capacity to conduct reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of DOT programs or assist with criminal investigations. They will make key contributions to a variety of possible products, including audit reports, briefings to DOT leadership or congressional stakeholders, management advisories, and congressional testimonies.

Current students seeking a degree in a related field of study, such as public policy, law, political science, criminal justice, accounting, auditing, information technology, business administration, finance, or public administration are eligible to apply. Students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 

Interns will be expected to work during the summer of 2020 (not to exceed September 30, 2020 unless extended). This is a student internship opportunity under DOT Pathways Program. After successful completion of the program requirements, interns may be converted to a permanent appointment, although there is no guarantee of conversion. Extensions to this appointment may occur, although there is no guarantee of extension.  Deadline to apply to internships: December 16, 2019.

The links to the job announcements are below:
Auditor: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553121800
IT Specialist: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553121600
Management and Program Analyst: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553122100
Budget Analyst: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553123400
Investigative Analyst: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553123400

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

USG Scholarship Application Priority Deadline is this Friday!



The priority deadline to apply for the USG Spring 2020 Scholarship Application is this Friday, November 30th! For best consideration, students should submit the scholarship application by this date. Students can submit the scholarship application here. Don't wait, get your free money today! The regular deadline is December 30th.

Friday, November 22, 2019

Your Winter 2019 BSOS Commencement Speaker...Torrey Smith!


Two-time Super Bowl Champion and Terps Standout will Return to UMD to Deliver BSOS Commencement Address!
On December 18, Smith will return to College Park to address graduates at the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ Winter Commencement ceremony. Smith, a winter graduate himself nine years ago, says he has always felt pressure to represent the Terps proudly: “Everything that I do is going to be a reflection of the university in one way or another. There’s a lot of responsibility that comes with that.”
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SAFE Center for Human Trafficking Survivors is hiring a Case Manager



The University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors is hiring a Human Trafficking Case Manager. The SAFE Center is dedicated to providing direct services, research, and advocacy in the field of human trafficking. Through in-house service provision and collaboration with partners, the Center provides comprehensive social, legal, mental health, medical, and economic empowerment services to survivors of sex and labor trafficking of any age, nationality, or gender. More information is available on the SAFE Center’s website at www.umdsafecenter.org.

The Human Trafficking Case Manager will provide crisis intervention and case management services to domestic and foreign national victims of human trafficking, as well as assist with social services program development, training, and outreach. This is a full-time position located in College Park, Maryland. Candidates will be required to complete a background check.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, education, or another relevant human development field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with survivors of trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, or other crimes or trauma; or experience working on a crisis hotline or on overnight shifts as a rape crisis advocate, EMT, suicide prevention counselor, or other emergency / crisis response.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• A positive, cooperative, affirming, and professional demeanor with clients, partner organizations, volunteers/interns, and team members.
• Desire and ability to work together with professionals of other disciplines (law, economic empowerment, medical, etc.) as part of a multi-disciplinary team on behalf of clients.
• Ability to gather and assess information, weigh options, and exercise excellent independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with culturally diverse populations. Must be empathetic and skilled in active listening.
• Comfortable meeting trafficking survivors at a police station, hospital, or other such settings.
• Organized, flexible, and able to multi-task.
• Must have a current, valid drivers’ license and be able to drive a car.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Please apply at this link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/75016.

A resume, cover letter, and a list of three references is required.

Best consideration date: December 5, 2019

Salary range is $45,000 to $47,000 commensurate with experience. The University of Maryland offers an excellent benefits package.

Law School Informational Interviews for Seniors applying for 2020 (in College Park)


Tuesday, December 3-6, 2019 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
University Career Center,  3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Are you applying to one of the law programs below for Fall 2020? 
If the answer is YES, this is your chance to meet with an admission professional on campus to ask informed questions and make a great impression! 

In order to participate, 
  • Must be a senior who is actually applying for one of the programs below to begin Fall 2020. 
  • Must RSVP for a specific time slot to secure an interview. You will log into Careers4Terps to select a time.  
  • Dress code - business professional.
  • Bring 2 copies of your resume.  
  • Bring specific questions regarding the program. 

PARTICIPATING LAW PROGRAMS
American University Washington College of Law
Fordham University School of Law
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
The George Washington University Law School
University of Baltimore School of Law
William & Mary Law School
The George Washington University Law School
University of Baltimore School of Law

Event information. For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu at the University Career Center.