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Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

*Smith Analytics Consortium: Alumni Lunch & Learn: Microsoft
Friday, March 5, 2021 | 12 – 1 pm | Online
The Smith Analytics Consortium is pleased to invite you to the Alumni Lunch and learn. The first Speaker is Chris Gardner who is the Director of Global Strategic Sourcing at Microsoft. He will discuss his career background, current responsibilities, how analytics is used in their position/department, and answer any questions from students. To learn more about his company and have some questions prepares beforehand, you may go to For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net

VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 2 dates left!
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Tables will be set up in this virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes they will enable 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students. 

  • Monday, March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, March 17th)
  • Monday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, April 14th)

UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

Diversity Equity Council Info Sessions
March 1, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
March 4, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Working alongside Dr. Victor C. Mullins, Diversity Officer, and Dr. Jeanette Snider, Associate Director, the Diversity Equity Council is a collaborative effort between Undergraduate, Masters, MBAs, and PhD students. The Diversity Equity Council was formed in 2016 for the expressed purpose to promote leadership and diversity, represent the collective views of the student body, facilitate interaction within the community and large, and unite Smith so that we may thrive together, rather than struggle separately. 
The Diversity Equity Council is now recruiting for the Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 academic year. Join an info session on March 1st or March 4th for more information. 
Questions? Contact us at smithdiversity@umd.edu 

*A Virtual Conversation & Networking 
Thursday, March 4th, 2021 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Online
Women Inspire showcases Maryland Smith’s alumnae leaders excelling in business. This annual event will celebrate female empowerment that inspires attendees and challenges them to realize and reach their full potential. All are welcome to join for an enlightening, interactive discussion as the two honorees – Wendy Sanhai, PhD (Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting) and Ali von Paris (CEO and Founder, Route One Apparel) share their journey from Maryland Smith to the successful leadership positions they now hold. Smith faculty member Nicole Coomber will serve as moderator for this virtual conversation, which will be followed by a virtual networking session with the honorees.

Beyond Smith…

This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 & every first Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Need a refresher of your great benefits and resources from AMA? Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members! You can get an overview of the member benefits, learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with fellow members. They will answer your questions about events, membership or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd. 

Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.

*AMA in the PM: She-Suite Marketing Leadership Panel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
The glass ceiling is ever-present for female executives. And now more than ever, the female workforce is facing an even greater sense of pressure with the pandemic, work-life balance, and the changing marketing landscape. Gain exclusive industry insights on everything from key marketing trends to effective ROI measurement to the latest audience connection strategies. The panelists will offer perspectives on what it takes to be a marketing leader and share their journeys to the C-Suite. This event will cover topics such as:

  • Tactical and strategic tips from local marketing leaders in different sectors
  • Real-world stories from top-level executives
  • Professional and personal advice for those moving up the corporate ladder
  • Leadership lessons from the best of the best

Conquer your Career – Entrepreneurship – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, March 18th 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, this is a great webinar to attend where three women MBA alumnae who are successful entrepreneurs reveal how they did it. Listen in as panelists discuss their career journeys as they share personal experiences, offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This discussion focuses on entrepreneurship and is geared toward MBA and early career women and will include topics such as:

  • Find out how to leverage your MBA to create your own dream job.
  • Discover what your perspective as a woman can bring to the table — and how to use it to your advantage.
  • Learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, from creating business models to pitching investors.

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The * denotes a new event / opportunity

  • RecruitMilitary Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, Tuesday, February 23rd, 11am – 3pm.
    Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.
  • Catalyst New York City Area Virtual Diversity Job Fair,
    Tuesday, February 23rd, 10am – 12pm.
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association – Power Terps: From College Park to Careers in Tech,
    Wednesday, February 24th, 7pm – 8pm.
    Join us to hear the stories of three Power Terps, including Julia Yan ’11 – BS in Finance and Accounting, who have landed careers with some of the biggest names in tech, and the journeys they navigated to get there.
  • Diversity in Tech Event,
    Wednesday, February 24th, Noon – 3pm.
  • MIT 25TH EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR – Virtual,
    Thursday, February 25th, 8am – 3pm.     The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.
  • Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair,
    Thursday, February 25th, Noon – 3pm.
  • *Howard County Virtual Job Fair, Tuesday, March 2nd, 12:30pm – 4pm. We are looking to connect employers ready to hire with job seekers who want to work.
  • Career Center of the Southeast – Washington, DC Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, March 3rd, 10am – Noon.
  • The Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit – Succeed in the Search,
    Thursday, March 4th. Complimentary Online Event.     As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to upend the job market, the WSJ Jobs Summit will provide new graduates and workers trying to get back in the game with a modern toolkit to navigate this competitive market. Through interviews and interactive workshops with leaders across business, we’ll look at the workforce landscape from multiple angles. WSJ will provide those looking for information and insight on the current job market with actionable, credible guidance during these uncertain times.  
  • Washington DC Bilingual and Diversity Virtual Career Fair,
    Tuesday, March 9th, 11am – 2pm.     This event emphasizes employer commitment to inclusion and hiring of diversity at all levels. Employers will recruit people of color including Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, women and bilingual job seekers among other diversity that attend this virtual event.
  • *Gaming Networking and Career Event, Wednesday, March 10th, Noon – 3pm. Virtually connect with gamers and recruiters looking to hire technologists in the gaming industry. This unique event is a great way to collaborate, network and bolster your job seeking efforts. 
  • *Technical.ly’s NET/WORK 2021, Thursday, March 18th, Noon – 6pm. Dynamic companies from the mid-Atlantic region and tech job seekers will meet for a unique virtual career experience. Exhibiting companies will be sourcing for positions that take on a variety of workplace formats: in-office, remote-first and remote-friendly. The agenda is structured with time periods dedicated to states and metro areas across the mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania, Delaware and the DMV region (D.C., Maryland and Virginia).

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This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

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*Wells Fargo is seeking to fill three great roles! 

The Data Management Senior Consultant role requires 10+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: data management, data governance, data quality, or data analysis. The ideal candidates for any of these roles should have a consultative mindset. For more details, click on the links above or visit www.HireSmith.net.

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Curation Health is seeking a Senior Data Analyst. As a Senior Data Analyst with Curation Health, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of standardized reporting that draws out real insights to help drive client and company performance. Healthcare experience required, preferably with a provider or payer organization. For additional details visit www.HireSmith.net. Stay tuned for additional roles that will be available in 2021. 

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Carahsoft Technology Corp. is looking to hire a Public Relations Coordinator. The location is flexible/negotiable. The company is seeking creative, resourceful, and talented individuals to join the marketing team as a Public Relations Coordinator. This opportunity offers a recent graduate valuable marketing experience in the professional arena of government software marketing, event planning, webcasts, e-marketing and collateral development. Some of the responsibilities include producing marketing plans in conjunction with management team, creating/coordinating onsite and online events, communications, advertising and collateral development, editing press release content, conducting informational webcasts, utilizing organizational skills to work with speakers, distribute content and liaise with sales for post event lead follow-up, etc. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, February 22nd 2021 at 11:59pm EST  (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Sandy Spring Bank is looking to hire a Technology Projects and Implementation Manager (Remote/Telecommute). You will be responsible for serving as technical project manager on large-scale or enterprise-wide projects; including migration of existing in-house applications and infrastructure to cloud based solutions where appropriate. This role serves as a technical expert on the bank’s systems and critical bank applications and assists the CTO and CIO in setting the technical direction on infrastructure and technologies, including cloud migrations and support structures.  The major responsibility would be to supervise the project management, analysis, design, development, and implementation of new applications, product updates, and system patches, and also oversee the project management and technology integration of acquired companies. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, February 25th 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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Northwestern Mutual is seeking to hire a Wealth Management Financial Advisor in York – PA, Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott, Frederick, Hunt Valley – MD. The financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans that show them where they are today compared to where they want to go tomorrow and providing the financial tools and support to help them get there. Northwestern Mutual is looking for someone who can connect with people and build trusted relationships and are highly motivated and committed to succeeding and want a career where one can make a significant and positive impact on people. The career offers you personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs, and the ability to make a substantial financial income that are tied to your effort and performance. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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*Cognitir LLC is hiring a General Manager (remote/telecommute). The general manager will have the profit and loss (P&L) responsibility and the ability to directly shape the company’s strategy. The role offers a direct pathway to a CXO role within the company after sustained performance and will report directly to the company’s founders while having autonomous decision-making authority. Additional responsibilities include:

– Grow the online system and live businesses through strategic partnerships, enterprise licenses, and direct consumer sales

– Interface with customers and partners to understand user needs and translate those needs to new features and products for the company

– Create and source third party content for the self-paced online system

– Identify and validate new markets for Cognitir’s current products

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Sunday, March 07, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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Whirlpool Corporation is seeking to hire a GIS Leadership Development Program – Full Time in Benton Harbor, MI. The Global Information Systems Leadership Development Program (GISLDP) develops future business leaders with Information Technology accountability within Whirlpool Corporation. During these three-rotation program (each rotation is 12 months long in length), you will receive forward-thinking career development challenges and experience in what it takes to envision, design, develop, and operate information systems that support a global multi-branded business. A senior GIS leader is assigned to each participant to help mentor, coach, and accelerate their career. Some of the role assignments include:

– Project leadership: project planning & estimating, management and delivery

– Innovation and Emerging Capabilities:  New technologies

– Business Client Engagement:  Business facing roles providing leadership and support to Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc.

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Resource Analyst to support a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center contract in Greenbelt, MD. Some of the major responsibilities include:

  • Support budgeting and financial management issues and activities utilizing the financial systems/tools (SAP, Funds Control, BOBJ, CORTS) historical costs and full cost
  • Determine fiscal, budget and workforce resources requirements and provide insight to help control expenditures
  • Establish full cost resource requirements and recommend resource allocations based on priorities and needs
  • Review NASA 533 reports (plans and actuals) from major contractors and report any variances and concerns to project management
  • Prepare financial data and reports used for internal project monthly reviews and center Monthly Status Report (MSR)

For more information and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA students)

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*Houlihan Lokey is seeking to hire Associate or VP – Industrials (ADG) in Tysons Corner, VA. that will support client engagements led by the Company’s team.  Houlihan Lokey hires Vice Presidents and Associates to work specifically as part of industry aligned teams, assisting with a variety of investment banking services and transactions. This position will be based in Tysons Corner, VA, and support ADG efforts as part of our global Industrial practice. Vice Presidents and Associates support all facets of our investment banking engagements by: managing client relationships, participating in end-to-end transaction execution, preparing confidential information memoranda, analyzing historical and projected financial information and developing complex financial and valuation models. 

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, April 30th 2021 at 11:59pm EST  (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

Virtual Alumni Career Panels – Marketing Function
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00pm | Online
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni to learn about career paths and more! For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.  Panelists include: 

  • Aarti Benuitt, Digital Marketing Content Manager, AARP
  • Anja Mitrovic,  Sr. Associate Brand Manager, Nesquik, Nestle 
  • John Masaschi,  Sr. Marketing Analyst Baltimore Aircoil Co.   
  • Jeanette Jordan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Kapor Center

VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 3 separate dates!
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Tables will be set up in this virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes they will enable 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students. 

  • Monday, February 22 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Deadline to register, February 17th)
  • Monday, March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, March 17th)
  • Monday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, April 14th)

UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

*Diversity Equity Council Info Sessions
March 1, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
March 4, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Working alongside Dr. Victor C. Mullins, Diversity Officer, and Dr. Jeanette Snider, Associate Director, the Diversity Equity Council is a collaborative effort between Undergraduate, Masters, MBAs, and PhD students. The Diversity Equity Council was formed in 2016 for the expressed purpose to promote leadership and diversity, represent the collective views of the student body, facilitate interaction within the community and large, and unite Smith so that we may thrive together, rather than struggle separately. 
The Diversity Equity Council is now recruiting for the Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 academic year. Join an info session on March 1st or March 4th for more information. 
Questions? Contact us at smithdiversity@umd.edu 

Beyond Smith…

This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

*The Power of You Virtual Summit – Hosted by Positive Hire
February 21 to 26, 2021 | Online
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3:00pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required.
The Power of You is the concept of developing your inner strength to climb the ladder to success in your career. According to the authors of “Women in the Workplace 2020”, “For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 85 women were promoted—and this gap was even larger for some women: only 58 Black women and 71 Latinas were promoted”. The Power of You is important because The Power of You is what breaks the barriers down for Black, Latina and Indigenous in STEM. It is what motivates a generation of other women to continue to bridge the gap between mid-management and C-Level positions. Register now to hear how these powerful women are using their Skills and expertise to direct the career trajectory of others. 

Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2021– Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia

  • Washington DC: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
  • Baltimore: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Online
  • Philadelphia: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online

Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the Washington Business Journal in a one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women and men in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event provides the opportunity to have coaching sessions and group discussions with 40 of the most influential women in the  community. Everyone will have the chance to meet new people and gain new insights! The virtual coaching with the all-star cast of mentors will offer attendees career advice, professional tips and personal guidance. For additional information, and to register, visit: 

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

*AMADC + AAF DC: Community Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
What is the marketing industry’s role now in cultivating supporting inclusion and fostering diversity as well as equity? Join AMADC and AAF DC to explore this important question during the first Community Forum of 2021 and celebrate Black History Month 2021. These forums bring together DC’s creative community for virtual conversations to discuss racial inequality and social justice and how our community can collectively take action to create change in our industries. The panel includes: Karen Maria Alston (CMO), Eric Winkfield (VP & Agency Lead for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, M. Booth), Sheila Brooks, Ph.D. (Founder, President and CEO of SRB Communications) and Gavriel Legynd (CEO, Visioneer IT). 

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Its candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. The participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa. 

*AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 & every first Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Need a refresher of your great benefits and resources from AMA? Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members! You can get an overview of the member benefits, learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with fellow members. They will answer your questions about events, membership or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd. 

*Entrepreneurship is key to unlocking economic recovery
Thursday, March 11th 2021 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Online
Join a 60-minute discussion hosted by David Blair with question and answer afterwards for 20-30 minutes. The roundtable participants include Congressman David Trone, Co-founder Total Wines & More, and Talia Fox, CEO KUSI Global, Inc., with the host David Blair, Executive Chairman Accountable Health, Inc. This even welcomes all the Montgomery county business owners, interested stakeholders, and the amazing students.

Conquer your Career – Entrepreneurship – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, March 18th 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, this is a great webinar to attend where three women MBA alumnae who are successful entrepreneurs reveal how they did it. Listen in as panelists discuss their career journeys as they share personal experiences, offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This discussion focuses on entrepreneurship and is geared toward MBA and early career women and will include topics such as:

  • Find out how to leverage your MBA to create your own dream job.
  • Discover what your perspective as a woman can bring to the table — and how to use it to your advantage.
  • Learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, from creating business models to pitching investors.

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  • RecruitMilitary National Virtual Career Fair,
    Tuesday, February 16th, Noon – 4pm.
    Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.
  • UMCP Spring Career & Internship Fair, Noon – 5pm. Wednesday, February 17th, – STEM/ENGR. Thursday, February 18th, – STEM/ENGR & All Industries. The Spring Career & Internship Fair will take place over 2 days. Please Note: Each date has a different area of focus. Students/Alumni will need to RSVP to attend each day of the fair separately. Who Can Attend: Current students and spouses, Alumni and spouses, Faculty/Staff and spouses, UMD students studying at other campuses, but participating in UMCP programs.
    RSVP for Wednesday, February 17th:  https://careers.umd.edu/scif-day1
    RSVP for Thursday, February 18th: https://careers.umd.edu/scif-day2
  • *Terp Thursday at Three, Thursday, February 18th, 3pm –  4pm. All alumni from the DMV area are invited to drop in and network during the first “Terp Thursday at Three” session. This will be a free-flowing hour-long, open dialog meet-and-greet with fellow Terps in the area.
  • Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format,
    February 18 – 19, 2021.      Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC.
  • RecruitMilitary Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, Tuesday, February 23rd, 11am – 3pm.
    Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.
  • Catalyst New York City Area Virtual Diversity Job Fair,
    Tuesday, February 23rd, 10am – 12pm.
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association – Power Terps: From College Park to Careers in Tech,
    Wednesday, February 24th, 7pm – 8pm.
    Join us to hear the stories of three Power Terps, including Julia Yan ’11 – BS in Finance and Accounting, who have landed careers with some of the biggest names in tech, and the journeys they navigated to get there.
  • Diversity in Tech Event,
    Wednesday, February 24th, Noon – 3pm.
  • MIT 25TH EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR – Virtual,
    Thursday, February 25th, 8am – 3pm.     The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.
  • Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair,
    Thursday, February 25th, Noon – 3pm.
  • Career Center of the Southeast – Washington, DC Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, March 3rd, 10am – Noon.
  • *The Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit – Succeed in the Search, Thursday, March 4th. Complimentary Online Event. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to upend the job market, the WSJ Jobs Summit will provide new graduates and workers trying to get back in the game with a modern toolkit to navigate this competitive market. Through interviews and interactive workshops with leaders across business, we’ll look at the workforce landscape from multiple angles. WSJ will provide those looking for information and insight on the current job market with actionable, credible guidance during these uncertain times.  
  • *Washington DC Bilingual and Diversity Virtual Career Fair, Tuesday, March 9th, 11am – 2pm. This event emphasizes employer commitment to inclusion and hiring of diversity at all levels. Employers will recruit people of color including Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, women and bilingual job seekers among other diversity that attend this virtual event.

Hot Jobs

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This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

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Curation Health is seeking a Senior Data Analyst. As a Senior Data Analyst with Curation Health, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of standardized reporting that draws out real insights to help drive client and company performance. Healthcare experience required, preferably with a provider or payer organization. For additional details visit www.HireSmith.net. Stay tuned for additional roles that will be available in 2021. 

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*US House of Representatives is looking to hire a Manager, Asset Management (Compliance) in Washington D.C.. US House of Representatives is looking for candidates who have experience with fixed asset management, financial audits, internal controls, inventories, automated accounting systems, customer service, staff development, and communication to diverse audiences. As a leader within the Asset Management directorate, the role allows a direct contribution to the ongoing modernization of House technology and business processes while completing various aspects of daily operations. Some of the additional responsibilities include:

– Manage the Admin and Compliance team’s Fixed Asset tasks and Inventory Controls 
– Record assets accurately to comply with Federal and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

– Measure financial and operational performance data
– Supervise the ongoing preparation of asset and inventory reports
– Validate the accuracy of accounting records through physical inventories and reconciliations
– Implement industry best practices to innovate fixed asset management processes and safeguard and ensure proper stewardship over all House capital and accountable assets

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 16th 2021 at 11:59pm EST  (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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*Carahsoft Technology Corp. is looking to hire a Public Relations Coordinator. The location is flexible/negotiable. The company is seeking creative, resourceful, and talented individuals to join the marketing team as a Public Relations Coordinator. This opportunity offers a recent graduate valuable marketing experience in the professional arena of government software marketing, event planning, webcasts, e-marketing and collateral development. Some of the responsibilities include producing marketing plans in conjunction with management team, creating/coordinating onsite and online events, communications, advertising and collateral development, editing press release content, conducting informational webcasts, utilizing organizational skills to work with speakers, distribute content and liaise with sales for post event lead follow-up, etc. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, February 22nd 2021 at 11:59pm EST  (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Sandy Spring Bank is looking to hire a Technology Projects and Implementation Manager (Remote/Telecommute). You will be responsible for serving as technical project manager on large-scale or enterprise-wide projects; including migration of existing in-house applications and infrastructure to cloud based solutions where appropriate. This role serves as a technical expert on the bank’s systems and critical bank applications and assists the CTO and CIO in setting the technical direction on infrastructure and technologies, including cloud migrations and support structures.  The major responsibility would be to supervise the project management, analysis, design, development, and implementation of new applications, product updates, and system patches, and also oversee the project management and technology integration of acquired companies. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, February 25th 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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Northwestern Mutual is seeking to hire a Wealth Management Financial Advisor in York – PA, Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott, Frederick, Hunt Valley – MD. The financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans that show them where they are today compared to where they want to go tomorrow and providing the financial tools and support to help them get there. Northwestern Mutual is looking for someone who can connect with people and build trusted relationships and are highly motivated and committed to succeeding and want a career where one can make a significant and positive impact on people. The career offers you personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs, and the ability to make a substantial financial income that are tied to your effort and performance. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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*Whirlpool Corporation is seeking to hire a GIS Leadership Development Program – Full Time in Benton Harbor, MI. The Global Information Systems Leadership Development Program (GISLDP) develops future business leaders with Information Technology accountability within Whirlpool Corporation. During these three-rotation program (each rotation is 12 months long in length), you will receive forward-thinking career development challenges and experience in what it takes to envision, design, develop, and operate information systems that support a global multi-branded business. A senior GIS leader is assigned to each participant to help mentor, coach, and accelerate their career. Some of the role assignments include:

– Project leadership: project planning & estimating, management and delivery

– Innovation and Emerging Capabilities:  New technologies

– Business Client Engagement:  Business facing roles providing leadership and support to Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc.

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Resource Analyst to support a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center contract in Greenbelt, MD. Some of the major responsibilities include:

  • Support budgeting and financial management issues and activities utilizing the financial systems/tools (SAP, Funds Control, BOBJ, CORTS) historical costs and full cost
  • Determine fiscal, budget and workforce resources requirements and provide insight to help control expenditures
  • Establish full cost resource requirements and recommend resource allocations based on priorities and needs
  • Review NASA 533 reports (plans and actuals) from major contractors and report any variances and concerns to project management
  • Prepare financial data and reports used for internal project monthly reviews and center Monthly Status Report (MSR)

For more information and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA students)

Working Professional Upcoming Events and Opportunities

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Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

*Electronic Arts (EA) Ask Me Anything!
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 12pm on Feb 17)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a recruiter from EA and to ask questions about their company, their hiring process, and more!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net. 

Virtual Alumni Career Panels | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST | Online
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Finance or Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni from all over the country to learn about career paths in these areas and more! To register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on ‘Events’. 

  • Wednesday, 2/17 – Finance Function
  • Wednesday, 2/24 – Marketing Function

*VIP Socials: Virtual Career Networking – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA | 3 separate dates!
The Part-time MBA Association is excited to host a Social Series focused on virtual career networking. Tables will be set up in this virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, during the last thirty minutes they will enable 1-on-1 speed networking. This event is open to all Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Full-time MBA students. 

  • Monday, February 22 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Deadline to register, February 17th)
  • Monday, March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, March 17th)
  • Monday, April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register, April 14th)

PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . To join the information session, visit https://umd.zoom.us/j/3526238436

*UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week YouTube Playlist
Did you miss the UMD Alumni Association’s Career Week Event. Well you’re in luck! Check out the YouTube Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjt2DrXhh2pStsEf9S1pykGPnCNSU9xX

Beyond Smith…

This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Every first Wednesday starting February 3rd, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Need a refresher of your great benefits and resources from AMA? Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members! You can get an overview of the member benefits, learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with fellow members. They will answer your questions about events, membership or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd. 

*Rockstars Live: Creating your Brand
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3:00pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required.
Rockstars Live on LinkedIn is geared towards students to help them transform their personal brand and begin telling their story. Join them to listen to the steps to help you create content and share your brand. The speakers of this event will be Jen Jortner Cassidy (Event Host Senior Customer, Success Manager Linkedin Learning) and Borja Jimena Tomas (Linkedin Champion, Sales and Branding Consultant, VMWare). 

Bridge the Divide: How to Overcome Obstacles & Attract Customers – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fees: Members – free; non-members $10; Registration: Required
Brands and consumers have never been farther apart. Brands are still trying to compete for eyeballs while consumers have access to infinite media from creators, streaming services, courses, esports, video games, fandoms. In this session full of actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stop competing for attention, reduce the distance between you and your audience and shape customer demand. 

Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format 
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC. 

Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2021– Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia

  • Washington DC: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
  • Baltimore: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Online
  • Philadelphia: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online

Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the Washington Business Journal in a one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women and men in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event provides the opportunity to have coaching sessions and group discussions with 40 of the most influential women in the  community. Everyone will have the chance to meet new people and gain new insights! The virtual coaching with the all-star cast of mentors will offer attendees career advice, professional tips and personal guidance. For additional information, and to register, visit: 

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual 
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors.

*MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Its candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. The participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

*“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa. 

Conquer your Career – Entrepreneurship – Hosted by Forte Foundation
Thursday, March 18th 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, this is a great webinar to attend where three women MBA alumnae who are successful entrepreneurs reveal how they did it. Listen in as panelists discuss their career journeys as they share personal experiences, offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This discussion focuses on entrepreneurship and is geared toward MBA and early career women and will include topics such as:

  • Find out how to leverage your MBA to create your own dream job.
  • Discover what your perspective as a woman can bring to the table — and how to use it to your advantage.
  • Learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, from creating business models to pitching investors.

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Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating the Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA students and alumni who have recently reported new positions and promotions.

  • Neel Vibhakar, MD, MBA, FACEP, was recently promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer (interim) at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Neel graduated from the EMBA Program in 2016. 

Note to all PTMBA, OMBA, and EMBA Students & Alumni
We want to share and celebrate your successes on the job or in the job search! If you have just landed a new position or promotion, we want to hear about it! Please share your success story by writing to your career coach or completing this form. Your good news will be featured in a Spring 2021 edition of #SmithHired.  

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This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

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Curation Health is seeking a Senior Data Analyst. As a Senior Data Analyst with Curation Health, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of standardized reporting that draws out real insights to help drive client and company performance. Healthcare experience required, preferably with a provider or payer organization. For additional details visit www.HireSmith.net. Stay tuned for additional roles that will be available in 2021. 

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Sunrun is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist, Customer Acquisition and Lifecycle. The location is flexible and/or negotiable. Sunrun is looking for someone with a minimum of 4 years of proven experience at the intersection of marketing, growth, and product with practical experience in both optimization and experiment design. This role will work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, product, pricing, software, and business development teams with the goal of driving demand for Sunrun. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Working across departmental partners, own the production and evolution of key company critical metrics like CPO, ROAS, CAC, conversion, and churn.
  • Manages large and sophisticated analytical projects from data exploration, model building, performance evaluation, and testing.
  • Partner with the acquisition teams to analyze marketing efficacy, build instrumentation that enables the firm to optimize their marketing efficacy across channels, and construct novel models from first, second, and third-party data that enable us to better predict customer value at the time of acquisition.

Develop and instrument a framework for analyzing and optimizing the success of our partnerships with reporting and targeting capabilities. 

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, February 12th 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Sandy Spring Bank is looking to hire a Technology Projects and Implementation Manager (Remote/Telecommute). You will be responsible for serving as technical project manager on large-scale or enterprise-wide projects; including migration of existing in-house applications and infrastructure to cloud based solutions where appropriate. This role serves as a technical expert on the bank’s systems and critical bank applications and assists the CTO and CIO in setting the technical direction on infrastructure and technologies, including cloud migrations and support structures.  The major responsibility would be to supervise the project management, analysis, design, development, and implementation of new applications, product updates, and system patches, and also oversee the project management and technology integration of acquired companies. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, February 25th 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.).

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Northwestern Mutual is seeking to hire a Wealth Management Financial Advisor in York – PA, Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott, Frederick, Hunt Valley – MD. The financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans that show them where they are today compared to where they want to go tomorrow and providing the financial tools and support to help them get there. Northwestern Mutual is looking for someone who can connect with people and build trusted relationships and are highly motivated and committed to succeeding and want a career where one can make a significant and positive impact on people. The career offers you personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs, and the ability to make a substantial financial income that are tied to your effort and performance. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Resource Analyst to support a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center contract in Greenbelt, MD. Some of the major responsibilities include:

  • Support budgeting and financial management issues and activities utilizing the financial systems/tools (SAP, Funds Control, BOBJ, CORTS) historical costs and full cost
  • Determine fiscal, budget and workforce resources requirements and provide insight to help control expenditures
  • Establish full cost resource requirements and recommend resource allocations based on priorities and needs
  • Review NASA 533 reports (plans and actuals) from major contractors and report any variances and concerns to project management
  • Prepare financial data and reports used for internal project monthly reviews and center Monthly Status Report (MSR)

For more information and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA students)

Working Professional Upcoming Events and Opportunities

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Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

The Global Shakeout: Global Trends 2020-2025
Monday, February 8, 2021 | 5:00pm | Online
Join the Center for Global Business and academic director, Kislaya Prasad for a discussion with Erik Peterson on the five significant trends that will dramatically shape the global outlook and operating environment. The trends include embattled governments, a push to national self-sufficiency, stranded segments of society, a rise in food insecurity, and industry consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Virtual Career Networking Nights | 5-7pm EST
Monday, February 8, 2021 to Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
* Please note the date changes due to low registration numbers
Join OCS and connect with employers and fellow students to learn about organizations and opportunities within the industries below. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

  • Wednesday, 2/10 – Finance Industry & Professional Services Industry
  • Thursday, 2/11 – Tech & Defense Industries, Retail, Logistics & Manufacturing Industries

The Pitch Dingman Competition
Application Deadline (Track 1 & 2): February 12, 2021 at 11:59pm
Pitch Dingman Competition is the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition, where the University of Maryland’s most talented student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources.

The three tracks for Pitch Dingman Competition this year are as follows:

  • Track 1: The David and Robyn Quattrone Venture Track – This track is targeted to students with scalable ventures that already have traction (revenue, users, investment and/or grants).
  • Track 2: Main Street Track – This track is for small businesses with revenue and/or initial customers but not focused on scale.
  • Track 3: Fearless Ideas Track – This track is for students who do not yet have a developed venture. This idea-style challenge asks students to improve/solve a specific problem through venture creation. This year’s challenge will be released soon. 

The Pitch Dingman Competition semifinals will be held on April 16, 2021 and the final competition will be held May 4, 2021. This year, the Dingman Center is expanding the virtual competition by doubling the prize funding and adding three competition tracks for students to enter. Students from any college or major can now compete for $65,000 in non-dilutive startup funding. Learn more and apply now at go.umd.edu/pitchdingman. 

*Global Equity Fund Information Session
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Part-time MBA students who have completed the first-year core curriculum and are graduating in May 2022 or later are invited to apply for the Global Equity Fund (GEF). Once selected, the students are expected to make a year-long commitment, as this is a highly selective, 6-credit and one year-long course (3 credits – Fall and 3 credits – Spring). This course meets Tuesday evenings at the DC campus. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If there are further questions, contact directly at GlobalEquityFund@rhsmith.umd.edu . To join the information session, visit https://umd.zoom.us/j/3526238436  

PwC Power Hour – Answering all of your questions before the deadline
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online
Registration: Not required
Join the representatives from PwC and ask any questions about their roles before the impending application deadline. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

Virtual Alumni Career Panels | 12-1pm EST
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Finance or Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of alumni from all over the country to learn about career paths in these areas and more! To register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on ‘Events’. 

  • Wednesday, 2/17 – Finance Function
  • Wednesday, 2/24 – Marketing Function

*Electronic Arts (EA) Ask Me Anything!
Wednesday, February 17 2021 | 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | Online
Registration: Required (registration deadline at 12pm on Feb 17)
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with a recruiter from EA and to ask questions about their company, their hiring process, and more!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net. 

*KPMG Chesapeake/Federal BU Information Session
Friday, Februarh 12th 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
Registration: Required  (registration deadline at 10 am on Feb 11)
Join KPMG for an information session about their local market which includes the McLean, Washington DC, and Baltimore offices!  For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net

Beyond Smith…

This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

Amazon: Zero in on People and Planet
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Online
Join Amazon for a panel discussion with the Amazon Worldwide Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability Team. Learn about the opportunities and technologies that power the way Amazon delivers. 

Panelists include: 

  • Libby Johnson McKee – Director, WW Returns, ReCommerce & Sustainability 
  • Becca Ipock – Senior Manager, Product Management 
  • Bhushan Shah – Senior Manager, Product Management 
  • Juan Echeverri – Senior Program Manager 
  • Katy Newhouse – Sr. Manager, Product Management. 

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Online
The focus of NAAAP’s Career Center is to foster an online community that connects Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe. The Career Center is free and open to all job seekers, regardless of race, ethnicity, and membership in NAAAP. There is an average of more than 3000 open positions  in the Career Center at any time. 

Bridge the Divide: How to Overcome Obstacles & Attract Customers – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fees: Members – free; non-members $10; Registration: Required
Brands and consumers have never been farther apart. Brands are still trying to compete for eyeballs while consumers have access to infinite media from creators, streaming services, courses, esports, video games, fandoms. In this session full of actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stop competing for attention, reduce the distance between you and your audience and shape customer demand. 

Sports Industry Networking & Career Conference (SINC) VIRTUAL format 
February 18 to 19, 2021 | Online
Top executives in sports will share their knowledge on the latest areas of growth within the industry and what they look for in a potential job candidate. Hear from innovators, leaders, and disruptors in the industry and learn about the latest tools and trends in revenue management, ticket sales, retention, corporate partnerships, advertising, and branding. SINC offers attendees the chance to interview virtually for internships, full and part-time positions with the hottest companies, brands, and teams in sports today. Each year over 20 organizations interview registered conference attendees at SINC. 

Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2021– Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia

  • Washington DC: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online
  • Baltimore: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Online
  • Philadelphia: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online

Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the Washington Business Journal in a one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women and men in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event provides the opportunity to have coaching sessions and group discussions with 40 of the most influential women in the  community. Everyone will have the chance to meet new people and gain new insights! The virtual coaching with the all-star cast of mentors will offer attendees career advice, professional tips and personal guidance. For additional information, and to register, visit: 

Global Conference 2021 – Hosted by Startup Grind – Washington D.C.
Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25, 2021 | 9:00 am onwards
Fees: Varied prices as per audience, Registration: Required
Nothing can replace human interaction, but the power of online allows us to bring the education, access, opportunities and inspiration of Startup Grind’s Global Conference to startups around the world. The new virtual and choose-what-you-pay model makes this year’s event more accessible for startups globally than ever before. Join a panel of 8 guest speakers and 15,000 others for conversation and collaboration around tech, startups, and the future of innovation. Before purchasing a Full Access ticket, if you are a: student, startup, part of the media, or looking to secure a free scholarship ticket, check out the application process and find out the various perks (including ticket prices) for each group.

Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Virtual Winter Career Fair
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12pm to 3pm | Online

MIT 25TH European Career Fair – Virtual 
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | Online
The mission of this annual recruiting event is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe. This career fair is the largest of its kind in the United States with over 90 attending organizations and around 2500 registered candidates. Our candidates are students, working professionals and recent alumni from renowned American and European universities. Our participating employers are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to non-profit organizations in the research, technology, business and consulting sectors. 

Webinar: Conversational AI & NLP Product Management – Hosted by Amazon Principal PM
Friday February 26, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Join the informal chat to learn about what it is like to use conversational Artificial Intelligence for a company. It’ll cover the different ways they can be implemented within an organization and we’ll also touch on some of the misconceptions that come with using conversational AI. The 4  main takeaways of this webinar are: AI/NLP overview, flow of voice assistants, stage of building a model, and how to successfully manage machine learning products. The guest speaker is Gagan Aneja, current Principal Product Manager at Amazon Music, has over a decade of experience working on cloud computing and intelligent assistants like Siri & Alexa.

*“Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour – Hosted by AMADC
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free for AMADC student members, $25 for non-AMADC student members; Registration: Required
Are you having challenges with ‘Work from Home’ and life balance? Are you looking for that next great job fit, and we’re still in this pandemic? Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing for a “Career Therapy” Virtual Happy Hour and share your stories and support others in this marketer-friendly environment. Feel free to bring your favorite afternoon/after-work beverage and join for this therapeutic and fun event!

*Women Lead: Becoming an Authentic Leader – Hosted by Forté
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
What does authentic leadership look like and how can developing this leadership style help women grow in their careers? Join Forté and three successful women alumnae: Samantha Barrera (Senior HR Manager), Denise Durgin (Founder and Executive Coach, Back Bay Leadership) and Brazita Warrick (Marketing Manager) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for a conversation about authentic leadership. This session will include:

  • How each panelist’s professional path shaped her leadership style
  • An exploration of what “authentic” leadership means
  • Actionable insights on how to become a more authentic leader