Friday, February 14, 2025

2025 Grad Fair


 All Things Grad Fair
Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the University Book Center

The University Book Center will host a Graduation Fair on March 4 and 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity to purchase regalia, order announcements, and class rings. Special pricing on diploma frames. Other services include custom doctoral regalia fittings, professional photography, and a young alumni travel agency. The event will include giveaways, raffles, and light fare. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT REGALIA

2025 BSOS Commencement Student Speaker Application

Are you interested in being a speaker at commencement? Each year, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences selects a student to deliver a 4 - 5 minute speech at each of our commencement ceremonies. Therefore, we are looking for two enthusiastic student speakers who have a unique story and a message to share with their graduating class.

Apply here!

All applications are due by March 12th, 2025

If you have questions, please contact the BSOS Special Events team at bsosdeanevents@umd.edu.


Thursday, February 13, 2025

Smith Plus One Power Hour

Interested in gaining the business skill sets necessary to compliment your current degree in a data-driven world? Join the Smith Plus 1 team for a series of info sessions to learn about our graduate degree options. Both current students and Academic Directors will be featured throughout our sessions.

Register here to join a virtual info session!

Graduating this semester? We can talk to you about application fee waivers, potentially waiving the GRE/GMAT requirement, and a $10,000 scholarship called the Double-Terp!

Graduating in fall 2025 or later? Learn more about the Plus 1 program, and start taking grad coursework as an undergrad. Pay Smith undergrad tuition for up to 10 grad credits while pursuing your bachelor's. Pay the Smith grad rate once you become a full-time grad student.

Program Associate, Elections and Government Program | The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law


 

Program Associate, Elections and Government Program
Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC
Salary: $56,000 - $69,500


The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. Among our core priorities, we fight to protect voting rights, end mass incarceration, strengthen checks and balances, and preserve constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion. 

Position Overview:


The Brennan Center’s Elections and Government Program works to improve the administration of our elections so that they are free, fair, and accessible for all voters; reform campaign finance to combat corruption and amplify the voices of everyday people in politics; combat election disinformation and political violence that often disproportionately harm voters, election workers, and candidates of color and other political minorities; and put forward solutions to ensure that government institutions have the capacity to meet contemporary challenges, among other goals. This work aims to bring the ideal of representative self-government closer to reality by eliminating barriers to full and equal political participation, countering racial and other discrimination in our electoral and political systems, and striving to ensure that public policy and institutions are effective and reflect the diverse voices and interests that make for a rich democracy. 

We seek a full-time Program Associate who will be responsible for performing administrative, research, and operational duties that are central to the program’s ability to achieve key goals. This individual will report to the Directors of the Elections and Government Program and will work under the supervision of/in collaboration with other senior and mid-level program staff. 

Note: This position is based at our headquarters in New York City or at our Washington, D.C.. It will require occasional travel. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Manage scheduling, expense reports and invoices, travel arrangements, and team events and logistics, and provide other logistical support for day-to-day program operations, with accuracy and timeliness.  
  • Support smooth and timely execution of deliverables by planning, tracking, prioritizing, and providing progress reports on tasks and projects. 
  • Provide administrative and other support for research publications, federal and state advocacy, litigation, and other projects. 
  • Organize internal and external meetings, including calendaring, distributing reference materials, timekeeping, note-taking, and following up with next steps. 
  • Collect and synthesize information to draft memos, talking points and presentations, board reports, correspondence, and other communications. 
  • Communicate with external stakeholders, including government officials, allies, donors, and journalists. 
  • Help to coordinate inter-department initiatives with the Communications and Development teams, in addition to other programs within the organization. 
  • Research and summarize legal, academic, and news sources; citation and fact-checking; writing and proofreading to support preparation of articles, speeches, reports, and organizational materials, with opportunities for named authorship. 
  • Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned. 
  • Work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. 

2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair


 

February 26 (STEM Focus), February 27 (STEM & BSOS Majors: All Industries), February 28 (BSOS Majors: All Industries)
11am-4pm
The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740


All UMD students are welcome to attend the Fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps! QUESTIONS? Contact the University Career Center at ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu.

Employers of particular interest to CCJS students:
  • Supreme Court of the United States Police
  • Montgomery County Police
  • Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
  • Howard County Police Department
  • D. C. Metropolitan Police Department
  • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Prince George's County Police Department
  • Homeland Security Investigations - SAC Baltimore
  • Maryland Public Service Scholars

Police Officer | Fairfax Police Department

 

Salary: $64,466-$108,366
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police Department
Location: VA, 22030
Division: Patrol Operations-PD


Description

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Police Officer in the City of Fairfax Police Department. After a comprehensive hiring process, applicants selected for hire must satisfactorily complete a 21 week course at the N. VA Criminal Justice Academy. NOTE: Applicants currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (D.C.J.S.) are not required to attend the Police Academy.

The eight step hiring process includes: Application Completion, Written Test (waived for applicants certified by D.C.J.S.), Initial Interview, Background Investigation, Conditional Job Offer, Polygraph Testing, Structured Interview, Psychological and Job-Related Physical Examination.

If you are D.C.J.S. Certified, please provide proof of certification with application. The date and location of the written test will be provided to applicants via e-mail prior to the test date. If an e-mail address is not provided, a letter containing the location of the test will be mailed.

Please provide full and accurate e-mail and home address when applying.

As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply.


Examples Of Duties

Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City and Commonwealth of Virginia. Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle laws. As directed, officer answers calls and complaints involving suspicious and criminal activities, domestic disputes, and other related citizen requests for service. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs all other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

1) 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit

2) High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate

3) Possession of a valid operator's license

4) Eyesight must meet minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre-employment examination

5) U.S. Citizenship required at time of application

6) No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions

7) Be of good character and reputation

8) Have a favorable credit record

9) Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens

10) Successful completion of the applicant screening process

 

Those applicants that have successfully completed the hiring process and are offered employment will be required to sign and employment agreement that includes a non-tobacco use clause. Additionally, all sworn police department employees must comply with departmental appearance standards to include grooming, body piercing and tattoo policies. Tattoos: Tattoos or brands anywhere on the body that are obscene, offensive, related to gangs, or that advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are prohibited. Tattoos or brands visible anywhere on the head, neck or face are prohibited. If the particular nature of the tattoo or brand comes into question, the employee shall provide in writing, an explanation along with a photo of the meaning of the tattoo or brand, for review by a division commander in order to determine if the tattoo or brand meets the guidelines of this policy. If it is determined to be in violation of policy, the tattoo or brand must be fully covered. For further information, contact a background detective at 703-385-7955.

Apply online here


Legal Assistant | Day Pitney LLP




Legal Assistant
Location: Washington, DC


Position Summary:

The Legal Assistant is responsible for managing, producing and processing administrative and client-specific information in a manner that ensures that Day Pitney successfully meets its business and client service objectives. Providing support to timekeepers and working as part of a virtual support team, the Legal Assistant is responsible for complex work that requires knowledge of corporate practice, knowledge of the procedures and filing requirements of various government agencies, and knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies (e.g. conflicts of interest, privacy, deadline docketing, prohibition against release and misuse of inside information). A successful Legal Assistant will perform administrative and client-specific work in a manner that supports Day Pitney's objective of distinguishing itself through exceptional service. The Legal Assistant serves as a "client relationship manager" and is responsible for integrating new clients into the firm's business structure, maintaining and managing critical client information, and coordinating and producing a high volume of client and administrative work. Responsibilities for this position may include those of a Project Assistant.

Responsibilities:
  • Type, edit, format and proofread a variety of moderate to complex documents, including using "Styles" within Microsoft Word, adding embedded hyperlinks, and creating automated Tables of Contents
  • Independently perform full range of administrative support (full calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting facilitation, expense tracking and reimbursement submissions and monitoring of disbursement payouts in time-sensitive matters)
  • File management and organization (both digital and paper). Establish and maintain client, departmental, and administrative files and workspaces in a timely manner using established firm and department protocols for iManage and document naming conventions
  • Delegate work to firm resources (e.g., Word Processing, IT Helpdesk) and review the results to effectively complete work assignments
  • Assemble documents in preparation for client transactions and agency filing deadlines
  • Understand month-end closing schedule and remind timekeepers that time must be released in InTapp to meet closing deadlines
  • Edit billing narratives according to firm time entry standards in CMS or Prebill Viewer, including performing tasks within the Prebill Viewer
  • Manage and track administrative aspects of client/matter intake and management of the matter once opened, enter/obtain required information, identify New Business Intake "NBI" stage, finalize the draft engagement letter; communicate client billing standards and rates to appropriate individuals, ensure final engagement letter is provided to Matter Maintenance and stored in Virtual Files
  • Leverage firm tools, such as the portal and firm workspaces, to locate information, e.g. timekeeper standard billing rates, firm discounted rates and rate ranges; firm time-entry standards and non-billable time recording
  • Downloading documents to save in FileSite
  • Create Share File sites for client matters with assistance from IT.
  • Prepare electronic and hard copy mailings
  • Leverage QuickLook to obtain financial and other information
  • Basic Lexis and internet research, as needed
  • Work with other timekeepers and legal assistants when required to complete assignments and meet deadlines
  • Remind timekeepers of deadlines and anticipate their needs to enable them to focus on client/firm related matters
  • Anticipate timekeeper's needs and follow up to ensure they are satisfied

Investigator | Georgetown University Police Department

 

Investigator
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: JR20901
Closing Date: May 11, 2025


Georgetown University Police Department’s mission is to protect the Georgetown University community, ensuring a safe and secure learning and living environment through trusting partnerships and professional police services. The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) provides security and police services on the Georgetown University Main and Medical Center campuses and off campus properties. Utilizing foot patrols, vehicles and bicycles, the officers patrol the campus twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The Investigator investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents, conducting follow-up investigations and providing detailed written reports. The incumbent directs personnel during crime scene investigations, maintaining criminal/non-criminal statistics and submitting comprehensive written reports concerning same to Detective Sergeant and/or Deputy Chief. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain logs and all property coming into possession of the Georgetown University Police Department. 

  • Participate in formal and informal meetings with students and other members of the campus community, advising others in security related matters when needed. 

  • Present lectures on Crime Prevention methods and other police related subjects to members of the Department, University staff, faculty, and students.

  • Accept job-related hazards and functions in stressful situations as necessary, working extended hours to achieve the Department’s established goals. 

  • Work as assigned/required to work rotating tours as needed, obtaining and maintaining an SPO commission and serving as a patrol officer at times.


Work Interactions

The incumbent is directly responsible to the Investigative Police Sergeant or designee for fulfilling duties assigned, performing investigative functions and specialized assignments according to all special and general orders in the protection of life and property at Georgetown University. This person works independently with minimal direct supervision. The incumbent works with other Investigations Officers, Police Officers, Communication Officers and Specialists, Security Officers, and Student Guards.

This position is considered essential under the University Personnel policy guidelines and therefore is subject to be on call when necessary. The incumbent must be willing to work extended, odd, or off hours to achieve the expectations of the Department. This may include rotating tours of duty (day shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts) with fluctuating days off, according to departmental needs.