Career Services Center

Biological Science Technician
Agricultural Research Service - USD (CIU)
UMBCworks ID#: 9231231 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)

Provides technical support to an Animal Geneticist researching ways to improve sheep production and product quality and consistency using genetic (quantitative and molecular) and environmental approaches.Major Duties: Seeking well-organized person with a keen interest and aptitude for working with sheep records in an extensive database. Records include pedigrees, weights, lambing information, which animals are assigned to research projects, and additional sheep data. This person will also use handheld computers for data collection.Keeps exact, detailed records of experimental data and protocols using personal computers, databases, software and statistical packages (e.g., Excel, Word, SAS, PowerPoint, and MySQL). This includes locating and compiling data and other information from various sources.Conducts a range of molecular genetic techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, real-time PCR, sequencing, molecular cloning, and ELISA).Operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, thermocyclers, electrophoresis equipment, and spectrophotometer.

Student Worker
UMBC - Information Systems Department
UMBCworks ID#: 9231229 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)

The incumbent will provide administrative and clerical support to the undergraduate and graduate IS programs and departmental faculty. This incumbent will also serve as the front office receptionist answering telephones, routing and screening calls, greet visitors and direct them to the proper faculty or staff, respond to inquiries from the public, and provide information about the department. Specific duties including preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining undergraduate records and program files; assist with coordinating rooms, AV and facilities requests; distributing and compiling end of semester course evaluations; ordering books and managing materials requisitions, coordinating any needed services as cleaning, repairs, etc; and performing other duties as assigned. Would report to the office manager, Barbara Morris

*Booz Allen Hamilton* is a global firm that has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 90 years. We work hand-in-hand with our clients— government agencies and institutions —who want to change their organizations, and the world, for the better. The Firm has been repeatedly recognized as a great place to work by organizations including BusinessWeek, Consulting, and Fortune magazines. Vault Guide also recognized Booz Allen as the most prestigious technology consulting firm for the third straight year in 2008.

Our *US Security team* is looking for talented students with technical and non-technical backgrounds to help supports its mission in Intelligence Analysis, Strategic Intelligence Integration, Mission and Information Integration, and Policy development. US Security delivers service to a broad base of intelligence clients, including Department of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Military Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, and classified clientele.

Students with *active security clearances* and technical (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc) or non-technical (Public Policy, Government, International Relations, etc) degrees are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume directly to Brittanie Bosselait, University Recruiter, at bosselait_brittanie@bah.com by Monday, Nov 10th with

GEICO CORPORATE VISIBILITY DAY
(www.geico.com/oncampus)
Wednesday, November 12
11am-3pm
Commons 331

Attn: IS, BTA, ECON, FIEC, CS, MATH, CMPE, and STAT students looking for full-time and internship* opportunities!

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

11am -12 noon: Information Session-ABOUT GEICO

12 noon – 1pm: UMBC Alumni Working @ GEICO: Free Lunch Panel Session

1pm -2pm: Career Skills Workshop

2pm – 3pm: IT @ GEICO

Don’t miss out on the employment and networking opportunities, targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at GEICO’s Corporate Visibility Day! Come and go as you need to and bring your resume! For more information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu, www.careers.umbc.edu).

Hosted by the Career Services Center. * Additional information on internships is available through The Shriver Center.

Please RSVP via the Events tab in UMBCworks.

The following employers will be at UMBC to conduct on-campus interviews
with seniors and graduate students for career-related positions. Listed
below are those with application deadlines quickly approaching. For more
details and to apply, visit the "jobs" section of UMBCworks (accessible
via myUMBC under the Services tab). Search for "Interviews I Qualify
For". As you'll need to have an approved resume in your UMBCworks
account to apply for on-campus interviews, be sure to upload your resume
to UMBCworks as soon as possible to allow time for feedback and approval.

KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE
Wed, 12/3/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 11/19/2008

Conducting interviews for the following positions:
Clinical Assistant (UMBCworks position id #9205811)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Biological Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pre-Medical, Pre-Nursing, Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Services Social Work, Sociology, Sociology, Applied

AEROTEK
Fri, 12/5/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 12/5/2008

Conducting interviews for the following positions:
Recruiter/Entry Level Sales (copy) (UMBCworks position id #9227020)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
All Majors

CLIFTON GUNDERSON LLP
12/5/2008

Conducting Interviews for the folowing positions:
Accounting Associate, Accounting

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Information Systems

NFDC INTERNET CONNECTION
12/5/2008

Conducting Interviews for the following positions:
Flash Designer/Developer; Web Developer

Students in the following majors should consider appyling:
Business Technology Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems

To apply to these positions, log into UMBCworks, go to the jobs section, and do a keyword search based on the position id number.

The following employers will be at UMBC this month to meet with students to discuss their organizations and employment opportunities. These sessions offer students the chance to network and really prepare for the application process and/or interviews with the hosting organizations. Please RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account (accessible under the Services tab in myUMBC). Hosted by the Career Services Center.

Naval Surface Warfare Center: Tue, 11/11/2008, 6:00-8:00 pm, Commons 329

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Wed, 11/12/2008, 4:00-6:00 pm, Math/Psych 210

PNC Financial Services Group: Thu, 11/13/2008, 12:00-1:00 pm, Commons 331

Kennedy Krieger Institute: 11/19/2008, 12-1pm, Commons 329

JOBS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Tuesday, 11/11
11am-2pm
Loyola College in Maryland, McGuire Hall

Over 35 organizations will be there. Check out

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 10am–3pm
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway Arnold Campus/Student Union Building/SUN 100 Arnold, MD 21012
#14 Bus Line

Seeking employment in the HEALTHCARE FIELD? Don’t miss this event!
HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR!
• CNAs
• RNs
• LVNs
• GNAs
• LPNs
• Medicine Aides
• Social/Recreational Workers
• Caregivers
• Nursing Assistants
• Dietary Aides
• Unit Manager
• Dietary Cook
• Respiratory Techs
• X-ray Technicians
• Diagnostic Techs
• EMTs
• Pharmacy Tech
• Medical Asst
• Dental Asst
• Physical Therapy Asst
• Physician Asst
• Paramedics
• HR Services
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Lab Tech
And more...

For more information call 443-543-1871 OR 410-777-2201 or email anikka.mcintyre@employmentguide.com

November 11, 2008
Job Fair 2-6 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel
990 Hilton Heights Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

Virginia Association for School Personnel Administrators (VASPA) Fall Job Fair!

* This is the largest Fall Job Fair in Virginia.
* In one day, you can meet Human Resource Administrators from over
40 divisions in Virginia representing urban, rural, and suburban
school districts.
* Contracts may be offered on the spot for immediate and future
openings - so bring your credentials!

*You will not be able to pre-register for this event. Registration will
take place once you arrive.

Engineering, Technology, and Security Clearance Career Expo
Monday 11/17, 10am-3pm
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport

Professional/General and Nursing/Healthcare Career Expo
Monday, 11/17, 10am-3pm
Baltimore Convention Center

For more information on either event, call 1.877.842.3976 x17

The National Security Agency
Career Invitational

The National Security Agency (NSA) is hosting an exclusive event for entry-level and experienced Computer Science and Engineering professionals to interview for exciting opportunities. We will be extending conditional job offers on the spot!

To be invited to attend our exclusive event, you must first submit your resume below by Sunday, November 16, 2008 by visiting www.NSA.gov/Careers/Dec08. If your qualifications match our needs, you will be contacted directly with an invitation to our exclusive event on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, or to visit NSA for a personal interview at another time.

The following exciting career opportunities are available in Ft. Meade, Maryland:

* Computer Network Operator/Global Network Analyst - Including but not limited to network defense, network attack, and computer network exploitation
* Computer Network Operations Development Program - Full time entry level rotational program
* Computer/Network Security Specialists - Including, but not limited to, Computer Forensic Analysis, Malware
* Computer Science/Engineering Development Programs - Full time entry level rotational programs
* Computer Science/Engineering Researchers
* Computer Systems Architects
* Information Assurance Specialists
* Information System Security Engineers
* Microelectronic Engineers
* Network Systems Engineer
* Network/Systems Security Engineers
* Software Engineer - Java, C/C++, Red Hat, Linux
* Software/Hardware Designers/Developers - Including, but not limited to, C/C++, Win32, Windows Kernel, Driver Programming, Distributed Computing, and Algorithm Analysis

Qualifications
Ideal candidates should possess the following minimum requirements:

* Must be a U.S. citizen
* December 2008 and May 2009 Graduates with degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline are encouraged to apply!
* In the "How did you hear about the career invitational?" section online, please include your college's name.

Visit www.NSA.gov/Careers/Dec08 for more information and to submit your resume for consideration.

Career Seminar
11/14 and 11/21
7 - 9pm
Commons 331

Network with professionals in Law, Nursing, Federal Government, IT, Counseling, and more! Food and light jazz included! ALL students are invited. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Theta Eta Chapter. Questions? Contact Wanda at 410.499.2624.