Two hot positions are open with the Public Consulting Group. They are aggressively hiring, and are looking for UMass grads in particular. These are particularly relevant for grads with majors/interests in sociology, anthropology, education (early childhood in particular), psychology, policy, human services, etc.
PCG is a terrific organization doing excellent work for the public good.
Business Analyst – Human Services & Education
Apprentice Business Analyst – Human Services & Education
MassMutual’s New Business division has a number of openings for Operational Support Specialists and Customer Service Specialists. They are looking for new grads like you!
The Operational Support Specialist’s primary role is to be a high-output production associate that can multi-task in a high paced environment. Primary customers are underwriters, case managers, and demanding new business coordinators. The Operational Support Specialist is trained on a multitude of business deliverables that have direct impact on USIG Strategy including: accelerate growth, outstanding experience, and policy owner value.
The Customer Service Specialist provides a variety of services to policyholders, insured and/or their financial advisors, field force and home staff. Performs routine transactions and provides technical guidance, and procedural information on a variety of complex customer service issues requiring knowledge of financial products and transactions. These jobs typically require some experience and incumbents demonstrate knowledge of and have the ability to perform the job functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• College degree
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent customer service skills, including listening skills
• Proven Winning Ways
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high volume environment without sacrificing quality of work
• Is creative, flexible and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Is approachable and helpful; promotes this in others; has strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and Problem Solving minded/creative thinker
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven reliability and performance high-output track record
• Proven relationship management/outstanding customer service delivery
• High energy level
• For this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
For more information, and to apply, go here.
The internships listed below can be found listed in CareerConnect or in CareerShift.
Summer Internship Program – Time, Inc. Deadline April 15
Engagement Marketing Summer Intern – State Street – Deadline April 17
Marketing Intern – 3D Experience Platform – Dassault Systemes – Deadline April 17
Summer Intern (Corporate Risk) – Kroll Associates – Deadline April 20
David W. Davis Memorial Internship – Mass Port Authority – Deadline April 22
Resident Counselor at International ESL Summer Camp in Boston – Deadline April 22
Emerging Administrative Professionals Summer Internship Program for underrepresented minority students at UMass Medical School – Deadline April 25
Social Media, Marketing & Tech Intern – Tinkergarten – Deadline April 29
Summer PR & Marketing Intern – Corporate Ink – Deadline April 29
Executive Office Intern – UMass President’s Office (Shrewsbury) – Deadline May 8
Summer Management Trainee Intern – Enterprise Rent A Car – Deadline May 15
Horticulture Intern – The Esplanade Association – Deadline May 27th
Hospitality & Cruise Ship Intern – American Cruise Lines – Deadline May 30
Public Consulting Group (PCG) provides industry-leading management consulting and technology to help public sector education, health, human services, and other government clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need.
For nearly 30 years, PCG has offered dynamic and challenging career opportunities with performance-driven rewards. Our corporate culture attracts candidates who are results-oriented and interested in serving the public sector while furthering their careers. Based on project needs and employees’ skills and interests, PCG provides ongoing opportunities for learning and individual growth, through formalized training and hands-on project experience.
PCG looks for highly talented and results-oriented recent college graduates with drive, determination and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment to enter into its Apprentice Business Analyst (ABA) Program. Goals of the ABA program include the development of core competencies, such as achievement orientation, business process analysis, client orientation, relationship building and other technical consulting skills which are essential for a successful Business Analyst at PCG.
This is an excellent entry-level position for SBS majors. Don’t delay – apply ASAP!
Business Intelligence Advisors will be holding an information session on Thursday, April 7th at 5pm in the 5th floor lounge of Goodell. They are looking for NON-business majors – perfect for SBS students.
Business Intelligence Advisors, Inc. (“BIA”) is an independent investment research firm serving institutional investors and hedge funds. BIA uses a proprietary behavioral assessment methodology to systematically analyze the language used in company disclosures and alert investors when management teams are conveying incomplete and unreliable information.
BIA is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in providing qualitative analysis and insights to help clients make investment decisions. The new hire will work closely with Senior Analysts and Research Managers to conduct intensive analysis of verbal corporate disclosures and deliver written reports to clients. Analysts will gain valuable research and analytical experience and will become well versed in business strategy, performance metrics and terminology. Candidates will also gain broad exposure to the buy side investment audience and financial markets. BIA is an entrepreneurial company. All Analysts directly contribute to growth and success of the business, and those who excel are frequently given opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.
Details of the position, and application instructions can be found in CareerConnect.
SBS offers internship scholarships for unpaid internships. This is a competitive application. More information, and tips on writing a strong application can be found here.
Deadline March 30.
Global Student Internship – Commercial Banking – HSBC – deadline March 13
Marketing Research Intern – Applied Marketing Science, Inc. – deadline March 15
Tournament Management Intern – International Tennis Hall of Fame – deadline March 15
Human Resources & PR Intern – ISlide USA – deadline March 17
Research Summer Internship Program – Hedgeye Risk Management – deadline March 17
Summer EcoWorker – Ocean View Foundation – Block Island – deadline March 20
Events Management Intern or PR Intern – The Castle Group – deadline March 23
Summer Public Relations Intern – Next Step Communications – deadline June 6 but don’t delay
This is just a sampling of jobs posted in CareerConnect, the UMass Career Services job search database. Visit CareerConnect often, as new positions are added all the time.
Challeng
e Detroit is a leadership and professional development program that invites approximately 30 of tomorrow’s leaders to live, work, play, give, and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for one year.
Challenges are the heart of our program. In partnership with area non-profits, the challenges are designed to positively impact the city and region. Every Friday, participants will work in teams organized to generate innovative and impactful solutions to pressing needs faced by our partner non-profit organizations.
Application deadline: March 6.
Seniors: Thinking about going into business? Want to make an impact? Venture for America’s final deadline is Feb. 1.
Venture for America is a fellowship program for recent grads who want to learn how to build a business while making an impact. VFA Fellows get training and join a startup in an emerging US city, where they live and work for two years at one of our hundreds of partner companies. They learn hands-on what it takes to build a company, while getting the mentorship, network, and ongoing support to prepare themselves to become successful entrepreneurs. Our goal is to spark job growth in cities that need it by sending our top talent to help grow the businesses that will make it happen.
OUR MISSION:
– To revitalize American cities and communities through entrepreneurship.
– To enable our best and brightest to create new opportunities for themselves and others.
– To restore the culture of achievement to include value-creation, risk & reward, and the common good.
The following internships are excellent options for SBS majors, and can be found in CareerConnect.
Life Sciences Intern – Massachusetts Life Sciences Center -PAID -Deadline Dec. 21
Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowship – American Bar Foundation – PAID – Deadline Dec. 27 (this is a priority deadline – don’t wait for other listed deadlines)
Summer 2016 Analyst – AlphaSights – PAID – Deadline Dec. 31
Summer Internship-International Business – AETNA – PAID – Deadline Dec. 31
Camp Counselor – Camp Taconic – PAID – Deadline Dec. 31
Communications Intern – American Junior Golf Association – PAID – Deadline Dec. 31 in system (Jan. 15 on their site).
Summer Intern – JDS Real Estate Development Group – PAID – Deadline Jan. 1