Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Explore Federal Career Options: Upcoming Sessions

 

USAJobs invites BSOS students to attend one of their upcoming virtual information sessions and workshops. Read more and register

Navigating USAJOBS (Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs)

April 2, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
This overview covers key aspects of USAJOBS, the main online portal for Federal employment. The session includes how to create and manage a USAJOBS account/profile, tips on searching for Federal jobs, reviewing job announcements, applying for jobs, and how to follow up.

Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

April 9, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
This session reviews unique aspects of writing a résumé that is specifically customized to apply for Federal jobs. Learn what information is required for a résumé that will make you more effective in the Federal hiring process. You will learn what to include, things to avoid, and what makes a résumé for Federal employment different from those used for private sector and other employment.

Interviewing for Federal Jobs

April 11, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
Participants will be equipped to prepare for and engage in successful interviews for Federal jobs. We will cover actions you should take prior to, on the day of, and after your interview. Also, you will learn about the kinds of interviewing methods used by Federal agencies, the types of questions that may be asked during the interview, and how best to respond.

Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

April 18, 2024 | 2-3:30pm 
Participants will learn about the three Pathways Programs, i.e., the Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program, and Presidential Management Fellows Program. You will know eligibility requirements for each Program, i.e., what is the same and what distinguishes the Programs from one another. You will learn how you can find and apply for positions under each of the Pathways Programs.


The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning has additional resources and individual appointments available for BSOS undergraduate majors. Read more.



BSOS Etiquette Dinner

 BSOS Etiquette Dinner 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024  |   5 – 7 pm
Registration required

Join the Feller Center and our team of experts for an 4-course etiquette dinner. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation! *Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors.

Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center padfolio.
Questions? Contact Liza Lebrun, Assistant Director for Internships & Experiential Learning- Feller Center, BSOS at llebrun@umd.edu. Registration will close when we reach capacity or April 5.


Monday, March 25, 2024

College of Ed. MCERT Program

 


Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University - Info Session April 17, 2024

 Considering Stanford University for Graduate / Professional Studies?


Learn about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University, the largest fully endowed graduate scholarship program in the world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Every year, up to 100 high-achieving future leaders from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees.

Jennifer Radley, Associate Director for Admission for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University, will be visiting UMD to discuss graduate study opportunities and the Knight-Hennessy program:

Wednesday April 17, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences 1140

Knight-Hennessy Website: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/

Eligibility: Citizens of ALL countries are eligible to apply for Knight-Hennessy Scholarships. You are eligible to apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars if you apply during your final year of study for your bachelor's degree or within four years of earning your bachelor’s degree. 

Interested in the Foreign Service? Learn about State Department+ Fellowships!

 Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, USAID, or Department of Agriculture? Do you want to make a positive change in the world? 

IMPORTANT: These programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, and encourage applications from women and those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. All programs seek applicants with a history of receiving, or qualifying for, NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID.

The Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program is intended for talented students who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. (DEADLINE: 4/29/2024 for Fall 2025 enrollment)

The Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowships provide financial support through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. 

The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.  

The FAS International Agricultural Fellowship provides financial support through two years of graduate study in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the USDA.

The Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year program that provides academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).

Learn more and register for an info session!


DEADLINES
Clarke - April 29, 2024
Exact dates for other programs are TBD: Pickering & Rangel - September 2024Payne - October 2024; FAIT - February 2025

Service Requirement: Recipients of the graduate programs must complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service Officer (three years for the Clarke program).

Eligibility requirements for all programs:

  • Applicants for the Clarke, Pickering, Rangel, Payne, and FAS programs must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2025 for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service.
  • Applicants may be rising seniors or recent college graduates. For the FAIT program applicants must be at least rising Sophomores, and should be majoring in an IT-related field.
  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Robin Flicker Senate Campaign

Robin K. Ficker (R-Boyds, MD)

2024 Candidate for the United States Senate

Learn more at: https://voteficker.com/. 

Immediate Openings Available Spring 2024 Semester

Semester Internships for Course Credit Hourly requirements, semester deadlines and eligibility vary by college major/department. We encourage students to reach out to their academic advisors and apply as soon as possible. Slots may be limited. Credit hours available and earned may vary. Ficker for U.S. Senate is seeking students from a diverse range of degree programs. For example, your current undergraduate major and future career placement goals after graduation may be in the areas of:

-Business Administration

- Government and Politics

- Communications or Journalism

-Computer Science / Data Analytics / I.T. Jobs

-Public Policy and Legislative Affairs in Washington D.C or Annapolis, MD

-Social Media or Digital Advertising

-Fundraising / Non Profit Development

-and more ...

Sure, volunteering on political campaigns from school board to county commissioner all the way to U.S. President usually involves phone calls, licking envelopes for voter mailings or holding signs for the candidate you support. But, if any of the academic majors or future job sectors (we listed above) apply to you or your employment interests after graduation -- the Ficker for U.S. Senate Campaign will offer an educationally rewarding and career building internship for YOU that will rival any traditional course or elective! Directed Study / Job Shadowing

Note: Subject to your degree program or school guidelines; Students are strongly encouraged to obtain prior approval and coordinate details with their College faculty and staff. Once approved, we will assign you a specific staff contact from our team.

Similar to course credit internships (referenced above), which usually have start/end dates, weekly hourly requirements and position responsibilities on-site at our off campus work offices, any undergraduate or graduate student interested in a Directed Study or Job Shadowing work experience on Ficker for U.S. Senate are encouraged to inquire with their degree programs - tailoring a more flexible semester schedule. Our team will defer to the university and students' weekly availability to create BOTH remote learning times on campus throughout the academic semester, combined with supervised work assignments via Zoom - coupled with special projects or events with delegate responsibilities throughout Maryland. Transportation and Meal reimbursement for any student work assignments or volunteering conducted off campus can be provided.

Our goal is to promote internally throughout 2024. We will work with you individually and with the university on a tailored, cooperative education and meaningful work experience which will include but not limited to relevant staff mentoring, weekly meetings or check-ins with students and the university, and specific job shadowing or volunteer assignments aligned with your current field of study.

2024 Future Part-time Job Openings Anticipated:

1. Paid Canvassing (door to door voter contact and surveys)

2. Week to Week Operations or Projects at Campaign HQ

3. Staffing Major Events (February-May 2024)

4. Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Roles (Spring 2024)

Ficker for U.S. Senate is committed to involving motivated and hard-working students into our organization. As the 2024 election season begins to speed up, we anticipate several, part-time job openings and regularly scheduled paid projects off campus in key counties and locations throughout Maryland. The campaign is open-minded to recruiting and hiring students based on recent academic performance or awards; individuals who can demonstrate their reliability for any volunteer projects they sign up for, and soon to be graduates who may have previous experience or relevant skills needed by our campaign.

Ficker for U.S. Senate will work with Career Services and other University of Maryland offices like the Feller Center on communicating and posting all upcoming job postings.

For more information and to express your interest in any opportunity listed above for the Spring 2024 Semester, students can immediately contact:

Anthony Rader Field Director

Robin Ficker for U.S. Senate

Our Office Headquarters is located at: 9601 Baltimore Avenue, Unit 206, College Park, MD

Email: Anthony@VoteFicker.com

(Include name, contact information, best phone number and specific area of interest. Please include your degree major, anticipated graduation date and name of your academic advisor in your major degree department).

Office Phone: 410-508-0408

Mailing Address:

Robin Ficker for U.S. Senate

P.O. Box 10130

Baldwin, MD 21013

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

Leaders change the world in ways that are transformative, inclusive and long lasting. As a Rawlings Fellow, you engage in a two-semester holistic leadership experience with a cohort of fellow changemakers from all majors. Rawlings Fellows seek out or create opportunities to champion the voices for those who would otherwise go unheard, demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership, and take an active interest in the community by mentoring and encouraging others. You will work side-by-side with others who share your passion, and you will develop the leadership skills to harness and build upon a community’s collective commitment for change.

Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. He dedicated his life’s work to developing ethical and expert public leaders.

Program Benefits:

• Teambuilding
• Completion of a leadership development seminar in the fall semester (PLCY388N,
Wednesdays at 4:15pm)
• Mentoring relationships with professors and teaching assistants, with opportunity for
mentorship through internships
• Access to renowned leadership scholars and policy faculty
• Organized site visits
• Development of a Community Action Project (CAP)
• Public service and professional development events
• Participation in courses and events on leadership in public life
• Certificate of completion

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29th 


Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.


Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).