Career Services Center

Junior QA Analyst
ATS
UMBCworks ID#: 9233175 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

-BS in Computer Science, IS or Business Management
- 1-2 years experience in software testing
-Knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server
-Basic Network Concepts
-Knowledge of numerous test methodologies
-Will be responsible for developing test cases, scripts and other test documents
-Conduct testing consisting of C++ and Java

Junior Electrical Engineer
Anchor Technical Services
UMBCworks ID#: 9233183 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Salary: $50-60/yr

Terms: Direct Placement or Temp to hire

Hours: 8am to 5 pm

Our client is an architecture and engineering firm engaged in domestic & international projects. Their practice encompasses a wide range of interrelated services including planning, architecture, and engineering. As a multi-discipline organization, they add value through innovation and creativity, in conjunction with our clients’ goals to meet their program, schedule, and cost objective.

They offer a challenging environment with exposure to many aspects of design and design-build projects. They create a unified, stimulating and rewarding work atmosphere to attract and maintain outstanding people.

They are looking for an Electrical engineer with 1+ years of experience in building power systems, including 480/227V, 208/120V, generators, transformers, UPS, etc. Knowledge of National Electrical Code and proficient in Auto CAD or Microstation.

Projects will include new construction and renovations to existing structures. Position will require a small amount of travel to client sites. Size of projects range from 1m to 8m in scope

In-Home Childcare Provider
Herrmann + Starke Family
UMBCworks ID#: 9233140 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Family seeking full-time Nanny for 2 year old in Historic Ellicott City:
-- Prefer full-time coverage for summer and beyond; are willing to scale back to part-time to accommodate Fall class schedule.
-- Must have own transportation and be available to take our daughter to classes at the Y, the library, the park, etc. all within Ellicott City
-- Please love children and, in particular, enjoy spending time with a bright, verbal child who loves books, music and doing arts & crafts activities.
-- Background in early education, child development, psychology and/or art a plus but not required.
-- Our current Nanny has been with us for 18 mos and is leaving to pursue her opera career full-time. She will gladly provide references for our family.
-- Ideal hours are 10 am - 6 pm M-F but we are flexible. We may ask you to come 1 hour early or stay 1 hour late on occasion, always with at least 1 week notice.
-- Would like a start date in the May 26th - June 1st time-frame.

Coordinator of Group and Event Volunteers
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
UMBCworks ID#: 9233145 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Primary Function: This person will work as part of the Volunteer Department team, to ensure all aspects of the volunteer services are accomplished to the highest standards. The Coordinator of Groups and Event Volunteers will implement the Department operations by coordinating the volunteer activities of groups and individuals for zoo special events and short-term projects.

Responsibilities: Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. Tasks include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:
• With Volunteer Manager, build relationships with schools, scouts, businesses, religious groups, and other organizations that could provide groups of volunteers for events and projects
• Coordinate with Events Staff in preparation for events
• Create and maintain a “wish list” of projects for various zoo departments, and coordinate with department heads to plan and execute projects
• Provide hands-on supervision during special events and service projects by transporting volunteers and supplies, distributing refreshments, solving problems on the fly, and actively participate as needed.
• Communicate with existing volunteers and applicants to fill needs, using phone, email, and mail
• Ensure volunteer records are kept appropriately for statistical and reporting purposes.
• Correspond with volunteers to provide pre-service instructions and service verification letters
• Participate in training for new volunteers and Volunteer Team Leaders
• Assist with planning and coordinating volunteer recognition events and activities
• Schedule will be approximately 30 hours per week, including one regular weekend day, with additional weekend requirements for scheduled events or projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
• AA in Human Services, Recreation Management, or similar field
• Experience coordinating paid staff or volunteers
• Two years event planning or similar project management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and listening skills, as well as high personal motivation and ability to motivate others.
• A personal commitment and awareness of the importance of volunteerism.
• Highly flexible schedule, with ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Physical Requirements:
• Standing (up to 8 hours per day), walking (6 hours per day), sitting (2 hours per day);
• Carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally;
• Daily contact with plants and animals including being subject to bites, stings and scrapes;
• Ability to work outdoors for extended lengths of time including exposure to changes in temperature and humidity; and
• Viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time and typing on a computer keyboard.

Video Editor
XOrbit, Inc.
UMBCworks ID#: 9233198 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Position Summary:
This is a video editing position with the main responsibility of analyzing audio/video content in relationship
to its closed caption data.

Responsibilities:
1. Using OmniEdit workstation, access assigned audio/video content and its related closed caption
data from network server

2. Analyze the audio and CC Data to determine if there are timing variances between them

3. If so, edit the CC Data to match audio track

4. Store matching or corrected CC Data and forward to MPC Manager Station

Requirements:
1. Education & Training:
• High School Degree, computer literate

2. Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
• High energy and results oriented
• Attention to details and strong follow through
• Knowledge of video or closed captioning editing or the ability to learn
• Ability to work with all levels of motion picture industry movie ratings

3. Type of Equipment Used:
• PC workstations
• OmniEdit Closed Captioning Editor

4. Work Experience:
• 6 months of general business experience
• Ability to pass industrial level work history and security check

Advertising Coordinator
Graduate Marketing, Inc.
UMBCworks ID#: 9233202 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Helping to coordinate multiple areas of our advertising campaigns.
The position requires coordinating our message board campaign with our sponsors in an upbeat and confident manner. Answering their questions and concerns regarding the Wipe Away message board campaign. (18x24” promotional laminated organizer circulated to students each year). Providing some creative feedback to clients, regarding their advertisement design. Utilizing your current, or past ‘College Experience’ to promote the message board campaign to local clients/prospects. Administrative duties include, providing daily reports, and account management.

Student Help Desk Coordinator
Institute of Notre Dame
UMBCworks ID#: 9233162 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

The Institute of Notre Dame, an all girls private Catholic high school, seeks an experienced Student Help Desk Coordinator to manage its new help desk. The coordinator will serve the students in IND’s one-to-one student tablet PC program that is being phased into the curriculum, beginning with freshmen in fall 2009. This position is part time. Excellent communications skills both oral and written, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously are required.

Required skills and knowledge:

• Windows Vista Pro Tablet Edition
• MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote)
• Wireless networking configuration of client machines
• Networked printers
• A+ Certification preferred
• Basic understanding of Windows2003 server user accounts, file sharing
• Ability to train students in solid fundamentals of computer use, maintenance, backups
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Minimum one year experience
• Experience working with young adults preferred

Office Assistant
UMBC Department of Public Policy
UMBCworks ID#: 9233171 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

Position will assist with the daily functions of the Public Policy Department. Duties may include: photocopying, running errands, pulling folders, making labels, assisting faculty and support staff members, answering phones, light computer work, sorting mail, working on special projects, etc.

Office Assistant
UMBC Division of Student Affairs
UMBCworks ID#: 9233027 (access via the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC)

The Office Assistant will be responsible for performing clerical office work as well as other duties that will assist staff in the operation of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Requirements: Assistant must posses’ excellent verbal and written English skills, must be able to speak clearly on the phone and take accurate messages. Employee should have knowledge of Microsoft Word. Dependability, punctuality, and ability to use discretion with sensitive and confidential materials are a must.

Characteristics/Responsibilities:
•Assist with clerical responsibilities such as answering telephone calls, photocopying, faxing, typing, and filing.
•Cover the front desk and greet visitors as they enter the office.
•Provide good customer service and information to individuals coming into the office with questions.
•Use computer and Microsoft Office programs to assist with various projects.
•Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
•Deliver on-campus items to various departments.
•Assist with compiling and researching information on ideas, products and projects to improve the condition, appearance, and services of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
•Keeping the office area neat and clean.
•Other duties assigned.

SPRING 2009 ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS - Sign-up Deadlines Approaching!

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 Jobs & Internships "Topic"). In UMBCworks, 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.

ZEKIAH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Wed, 4/22/2009
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 4/14/2009
Zekiah Technologies, Inc. will be on campus 4/22/2009, conducting interviews for the following positions:

* Software Developer I (UMBCworks position id #9233179)
* Software Developer II (UMBCworks position id #9233180)
* Software Developer III (UMBCworks position id #9233181)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:

* Computer Science

EVEREST TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Thu, 4/23/2009
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 4/14/2009

Everest Technology Solutions, Inc., conducting interviews for the following positions:
Java Developer (UMBCworks position id #9233054)
Database Engineer (UMBCworks position id #9233055)
Help Desk (UMBCworks position id #9233057)
Software Engineer (UMBCworks position id #9233058)
Tester (UMBCworks position id #9233059)
Usability Engineer (UMBCworks position id #9233060)
Web Developer (UMBCworks position id #9233061)
Systems Administrator (UMBCworks position id #9233063)
Trainer (UMBCworks position id #9233065)
Systems Administrator (UMBCworks position id #9233066)

Students in the following majors should consider applying: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Instructional Systems Development

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Thu, 4/30/2009
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 4/16/2009

United States Department of the Treasury will conducting interviews for the following positions:
Information Technology Specialist (UMBCworks position id #9233046)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics

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

CARE ONE
Information Session - Full-Time Recruitment
Tue, 4/28/2009, 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Commons 328

We plan to give an informal presentation about our organization, the sales trainee position, the training program, and have time to answer any questions candidates have. If hired, students will have a base pay of $35,000 per year plus monthly bonus. Care One is looking to hire students in the following majors: All Majors.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Information Session - Both Internship/Co-op & Full-Time Recruitment
Wed, 4/29/2009, 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Library 7th Floor

Social Security Administration Information Session Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12 - 2pm 7th Floor, AOK Library “Make a difference in people’s lives and your own” How? Work for the Social Security Administration (SSA)! You can be involved in running one of the Nation’s largest entitlement programs and/or the Supplemental Security Income program while enjoying the benefits and security of being a Federal employee. SSA has career opportunities available in a variety of areas including: Public Contact Policy Information Technology Legal Acquisition and Grants Law Enforcement Financial Logistics Human Resources Accounting SSA has over 1,300 locations nationwide, tremendous opportunities for training and development, and great pay. If you are still in school, you might want to consider one of our Student Programs: Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), and Volunteer Internship Program (VIP). For more information, attend SSA’s information session on Wednesday, April 29. If you are not able to attend the session or if you want to find out more before the session, please visit SSA’s Careers site at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/careers/. Please RSVP via events tab in UMBCworks. Co-hosted by Career Services Center and The Shriver Center.

Social Security Administration is looking to hire students in the following majors: Accounting, Aging Services, All Majors, American Studies, Business Technology Administration, Communications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economic Policy Analysis, Economics, English, Financial Economics, Health Administration and Policy, History, Information Systems, Policy Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.

U.S. NAVY
Information Session - Full-Time Recruitment
Thu, 4/30/2009, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Math/Psych 210

Would like to invite Engineering students to join us to learn about U.S Navy Nuclear Engineering Programs. We will provide refreshments and give-a-ways.

Social Security Administration Career Day
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
12 - 2pm
7th Floor, AOK Library

“Make a difference in people’s lives and your own”

How? Work for the Social Security Administration (SSA)!

You can be involved in running one of the Nation’s largest entitlement programs and/or the Supplemental Security Income program while enjoying the benefits and security of being a Federal employee.

SSA has career opportunities available in a variety of areas including:

Public Contact
Policy
Information Technology
Legal
Acquisition and Grants
Law Enforcement
Financial
Logistics
Human Resources
Accounting

SSA has over 1,300 locations nationwide, tremendous opportunities for training and development, and great pay.

If you are still in school, you might want to consider one of our Student Programs:
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), and Volunteer Internship Program (VIP).
For more information, attend SSA’s information session on Wednesday, April 29.

If you are not able to attend the session or if you want to find out more before the session, please visit SSA’s Careers site at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/careers/.

Please RSVP via events tab in UMBCworks. Co-hosted by Career Services Center and The Shriver Center.

Thursday, April 23, 2009
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Doyle Formal,
College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Email ace@ndm.edu with questions.

Monday, May 18th, 2009
from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm

Georgia World Congress Center <http://www.gwcc.com/>,
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591
(Upload your resume if you can't attend)

Thomas B Murphy Ballroom, Building B Level 5 - take the stairs near the Terraces Restaurant

The BIO Career Fair is *FREE* for Job Seekers! Take advantage of the opportunity to network with industry peers and interview for available jobs. All professionals with a 4-year life science degree or a community college biotech focus required.

All resumes will be pre-screened. You must have a minimum of a 4-year life science degree OR a community college biotech degree.

Maximize your time spent at the BIO Career Fair. Once you have registered, search jobs
from the exhibiting companies. Your pre-event review will prepare you and save you time at the Career Fair.

Can't attend? If you can't be with us in Atlanta – no problem – be sure to upload your resume ASAP. Employers will be searching.

You're in good hands! The BioSpace team has managed and produced career events for the past decade and serves over 10,000 candidates every year. Bringing the same quality and experience to the BIO Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, it is sure to be a success!

Details at http://www.biocareerfair.org/Public/Candidate.aspx

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Timonium State Fairgrounds
Baltimore County, MD
3:00-6:30 PM

All Schools Represented
Administrators and Faculty On Site
Screening Interviews for Highly Qualified Teacher Candidates

Temporary Services & Support Services Staff Available

Call 800-TEACH BC

Visit www.bcps.org <http://www.bcps.org/>

Directions: 695 to I 83 North
Take Timonium Road Exit 16, East
North on York Road, follow signs to the Fairgrounds

44th semi-annual NEW JERSEY COLLEGIATE CAREER DAY
Thursday, May 28, 2009
9:30 - 3:30

Open to all college students and graduates from any school. 150 employers with full-time jobs and internships. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Details, resume submittal, directions/parking instructions, and a list of employers at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu beginning May 1. Look for the link at the TOP of our homepage.

DO NOT click on "Student Login to CareerKnight."
Email to njccd@careers.rutgers.edu with questions.

Towson University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Monday, April 21, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Contact 410-704-2233 with questions.

$20 for an eight-hour workshop

Option 1 — Friday, 3/27 and Friday, 4/3 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. (two half-days)
Option 2 — Saturday, 4/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Concerned about finding a job in today’s market?
Do you know how to make connections and network with employers?
Need help with presenting yourself to employers?

Do you need answers to these questions?

How can I convince people to hire me?
What am I good at that I really enjoy?
What should I do with my life?
How can I find jobs I want?

If you need the answers to these important questions, then help is close at hand! UMBC's Career Services Center will be holding an eight hour workshop focusing on a non-traditional job search process that will open up new opportunities in this competitive economic climate.

Unlike other career assessments and workshops, you'll be able to assess your strengths and identify what you enjoy, things that you do well and events or experiences in which you take pride. Ultimately by learning more about yourself through this process, you open up new opportunities.

Through this non-traditional job search process and guided group discussions, you will:
Identify what you are good at and what you love to do, Learn to articulate your worth to an employer, Learn to make contacts whenever you may want them, Succeed in interviews Write a resume that gets attention Work with a support team to increase self-confidence Knowing what you're good at and love to do is key to getting employers to hire you. This workshop will allow you to uncover, believe in, and effectively communicate your true strengths.

To Register

Fridays during Spring Semester (note there is no meeting during Spring Break, 3/20)
12-1pm Free Hour
Math/Psych 104

- Learn proven job search techniques and gain insider info
- Work together with other UMBC job seekers
- Get and stay motivated as you job search

Graduating students of all majors encouraged to attend each Friday. Join in at any point! Contact Career Services (careers@umbc.edu, 410.455.2216, M/P 204) with questions. Check out our calendar to see what topics are being discussed each week.

*Join Us in New York for Career 2009 Boot Camp *

Anyone in career services knows that the worst job market in 30 years has created no small amount of anxiety in the Class of 2009. They’re concerned about what’s in store for them job-wise, how they’re going to launch their career and whether their major has adequately prepared them for such tough times.

Women For Hire has the answer: Career 2009 Boot Camp, an intensive, two-day program in New York City June 3-4 that's designed to teach new grads everything they need to know to launch their careers in this recession. The program is co-ed.

At Career Boot Camp 2009, grads will meet dozens of recruiters and industry executives from media, marketing, advertising, human resources, fashion, finance, green energy, health care, non-profits, technology and more.

They will come away with actionable tools and connections to launch their careers in the weak economy, including how the recruiting and hiring process works, contact information for employers they meet and a realistic idea of today’s job market.

*Pros will host seminars on:*

• Standing out from the competition, guarding your professionalism online, acing the toughest interview and nailing the follow up.

• Business etiquette, professionalism and networking, negotiating compensation, the inside scoop on hiring and what recruiters want.

Industry leaders from *ABC News, Avon, CBS, Ernst & Young, ESPN, Estee Lauder, Etsy, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Times, Pfizer, Salvatore Ferragamo* and more will discuss career options and paths. Graduate school administrators will evaluate the pros and cons of getting post grad degrees in law, business and more.

Recent college grads will share the dirt on entry level positions and how to make a realistic transition from college to work, and the highs and lows of life on the job.

Click here <http://wfhschools.c.topica.com/maamVzHabORAobb2ZAReafpKS3/> for more details.