May 5th, 2015

May 5, 2015
Events 1. University Libraries Offer Distraction-Free Study Time 2. Exam Jam!! 3. Target Diversity Leadership Symposium 4. Still looking for a full-time position? Attend "Now Hiring: 2015 Grads!"TOMORROW!
Research 5. Undergraduate Research Assistants for Fall 6. Developmental Psychopathology Research (Cicchetti Lab)
Scholarships 7. CLA Internship Scholarship
Courses 8. AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement
Jobs/Internship Opportunities 9. Multiple Summer Positions in North Minneapolis 10. Clinician (Tutor) Positions at Lindamood-Bell Learning Center 11. Program Counselor Positions at ACR Health 12. Online learning guide (aka online “camp counselor”) 13. Nanny & Tutor Positions 14. Check Out GradStaff for Post graduation Jobs 15. Take Advantage of On-Campus Recruiting
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Events 1. University Libraries Offer Distraction-Free Study Time The University Libraries will offer "distraction-free" studying for finals that includes extended hours in our buildings, as well as stress-reducing activities. Students can study in our spaces (13 on campus libraries), use our computers (and printers and staplers), enjoy our coffee shops, get help when needed, and take a break with our awesome activities. Walter and Bio-Medical Libraries are open 24/7 now through May 15; Wilson Library will be open 24/7 on May 9-16; Magrath Library (St. Paul) will have extended hours until 2 am on May 8-15. Many of our Libraries host study break activities including puzzles, photo booths, coloring, crafts, games, bubble wrap, plant therapy, coffee, treats, chair massage, animal therapy, origami, button-making and more. All the details can be found online. 2. Exam Jam!! Students can prepare for finals by connecting with other students for tutoring and review workshops! The schedule of review workshops is available at the Golden Gopher Workshop Database. 3. Target Diversity Leadership Symposium Join us for a 3-day leadership symposium August 6-8, 2015 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at Target Headquarters in Minneapolis. This symposium will focus on diversity and inclusion, development, the retail industry, and internship opportunities at Target. Learn about Target opportunities within Merchandising, Product Design & Development, Finance, Technology...and more! Participate in a case study with scholarship award opportunities. Attend developmental workshops, panels and networking sessions with Target leadership. Attendees will be guaranteed an interview for summer internships. To be considered for this event, you must apply by April 30th. To learn more and how to apply, go to ‘Career Fairs/Events’ in GoldPASS and search on ID #2524. 4. Still looking for a full-time position? Attend "Now Hiring: 2015 Grads!"TOMORROW Connect with 30+ representatives from a variety of staffing agencies looking to hire U of M seniors and recent grads! Why staffing agencies? Their service is FREE to you. Agencies can be highly specialized, focusing on certain industries or positions. This specialization works in your favor, as they will almost certainly be well connected in your area of interest. Recruiters sometimes have access to positions that aren't posted. Staffing agencies offer candidates the opportunity to gain access to companies in one of two ways: on a temporary or a temp-to-hire assignments that last anywhere from one day to 6+months, or on a full-time basis. More than 90% of companies in the US use staffing firms. Their goal is to help find you a position. This event is open to ALL graduating seniors (December 2014-August 2015) from the UofM -TC and is not a job fair. The event will be heldtomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th from 2:00-4:30pm at the UMN Rec Center – 2nd Floor. Attire is business Causal. Please register on The Edge/GoldPASS.
Research 5. Undergraduate Research Assistants for Fall The Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research is seeking undergraduate research assistants for Fall semester. Research assistants would be involved in Project Options, a school-based hazardous drinking prevention study taking place in Minneapolis public high schools. This is a good opportunity for students interested in working with adolescents and/or substance use issues. Tasks may involve providing information and answering participants' questions about the program, assisting with participant check in, assisting with consent/assent forms and follow up surveys, attending and coding participant sessions, and data entry. Research assistants would need to be available from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at least two days a week, Monday through Thursday. Carpooling is available if you are unable provide your own transportation. Research assistants can earn credit for PSY 4993 or PSY 5993, or volunteer. If interested, please contact Ali Nicholson at nicho656@umn.edu. 6. Developmental Psychopathology Research (Cicchetti Lab) Researchers at the Institute of Child Development are currently seeking motivated undergraduate students who are interested in participating in developmental psychopathology research. Our project may be of particular interest for those pursuing research experiences in clinical or developmental psychology, with emphasis on caregiver-child relations, social-emotion, and/or language development. Students who are native English speakers are preferred. It is required that you have previous research experience, are able to commit to at least 6 hours per week, can start this summer, and can stay through the end of Spring 2016. Previous experience with coding is highly preferred. Lab duties include coding linguistic and affective data and data entry. Opportunities to be involved in professional presentations may be offered pending on the commitment of the student. Our project is flexible to the schedule of interested undergraduates. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle Brown at: brow4008@umn.edu and include a resume/CV with your inquiry.
Scholarships 7. CLA Internship Scholarship Are you doing an unpaid internship this summer? Apply for the CLA Undergraduate Internship Scholarship. The application deadline is June 10th. Find more information about this and other CLA scholarships online.
Courses IMPORTANT: Not all courses listed below are offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program. 8. AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement Writing a personal statement can be challenging. Learn to express yourself the “write” way! AHS 2400 is open to any student who getting ready to apply to any health professional program. Whether they are applying to nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, etc. this course can help them explore their motivations and learn to articulate their story when it comes time to apply to their program. This course is best suited for students within one year of application. AHS 2400 has three sections (1 credit, S/N only), Tuesdays (2:30-3:20pm), Thursdays (10:10-11:00am) and Fridays (10:10-11:00am). Students can request a permission number online. Keep in mind that many students to plan to take this course in the spring, thus it fills much more quickly, and does not always accommodate the demand! Plan ahead and take it this Fall!
Jobs/Internship Opportunities IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source. 9. Multiple Summer Positions in North Minneapolis The Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) is hiring for multiple positions this summer, with several positions presenting an opportunity to continue into the fall semester. We are particularly looking for juniors, seniors and grad students that may have interest in the following opportunities. Northside Achievement Zone Community Survey for a Part-Time Data Collector: open to all students and community members, 20 hours/week this summer, Up to $14/hour. Project Research Assistant: 10-20 hours/week this summer, up to $18/hour. Part-Time Data Collector: 10-20 hours/week this summer and fall, up to $18/hour. Capacity-building for YPAR on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth, Part-Time Data Collector: 10-20 hours/week this summer and fall, up to $18/hour. There are also a variety of part time graduate research assistant positions available. UROC is a UMN center located in north Minneapolis with a vibrant scholarly and community atmosphere. Our mission is to link the UMN in partnerships with communities and transform the way we work together. Contact James De Sota, jadesota@umn.edu, 612 624 4514 for more information about these opportunities 10. Clinician (Tutor) Positions at Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Lindamood-Bell Learning Center is looking for energetic, positive individuals to work as Clinicians (Tutors). These positions are seasonal. Paid 7–10 day training in our research validated programs is provided. Ideal candidates will have a background in the education field and a passion for helping others. Responsibilities will include: providing one-to-one instruction based upon each individual client’s learning needs, working with Center Director and Consultant to implement client plans, and interacting positively and professionally with clients and staff to provide a safe and fun learning environment. If you are interested in this position, please complete the application for Tutors -Edina, MN OR Woodbury, MN online. 11. Program Counselor Positions at ACR Healthcare ACR Healthcare is currently in need of additional staffing for a direct care position titled "Program Counselor," which involves working with individuals that have physical/developmental disabilities. Some roles of a Program Counselor include escorting residents to appointments, which could be for an annual check-up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, and others. Other general roles of a PC include administering medications, providing care for daily activities, preparing meals, and also taking residents on community outings such as movies, concerts, parks, and anything else that interests them. Since there are over 50 houses within ACR, there are some homes that have more medical-based residential care, and others that are more behavioral. The position does require training before being permitted to work at any home, which covers first-aid, CPR, medication administration, how to handle behaviors, and other classes depending on the assigned home. Training can take up to two weeks, but the good news is that all training is paid! ACR Healthcare does require a minimum of 12 hours a week (around two shifts), and we prefer staff to commit for at least 6 months. We also have an internship program for any employee planning to pursue nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-based careers. We can also form new internships for any major or field of study, as long as the individual is an employee with ACR Healthcare. Contact Caitlin Fortin, on campus recruiter for more information. Email:fort0191@umn.edu. Cell: (952) 261-7038. 12. Online learning guide (aka online “camp counselor”) The University of Minnesota Extension Youth Development are looking for a science geek who is passionate about science learning for kids, and who has experience making videos, particularly short selfie videos. We are hiring for a part-time, temporary position (100 hours over 8 weeks), beginning as soon as possible. Location: anywhere with a fast internet connection. Skills required: Organized, Creative, Enthusiastic, Independent Worker with Coaching Skills, Creative Video Editing, Video Production, and Instructional Design experience. Responsibilities: Attend training (delivered remotely) prior to beginning of camp experience, Prepare about 30 short online learning challenges and “pro-tips” for learners related to STEM, Prepare intro/welcome video promoting the camp experience, Interact with, encourage, teach, guide “campers” (learners) during the camp experience, scheduled to begin May 15 and continuing for 4 weeks, Provide ongoing and summarized evaluation data regarding the impact and quality of the experience to help guide and shape future online 4-H learning opportunities. Key date: Saturday May 30 pizza party debrief with campers on St. Paul campus. To Apply, contact: Ann Nordby nordby@umn.edu, 1-612-624-9343. Read our blog! Youth Development Insight. 13. Nanny & Tutor Positions College Nannies and Tutors has been providing in-home child care for over 10 years and we seek your help. You know your students' qualities and you work hard to prepare them for the life after college. Let us help with a rewarding part-time job. We offer flexible schedules, great support and training. You have their best interest in mind, so do we. We are seeking students with experience working with and who enjoy children; who are flexible, fun and energized by a varied work day. We need punctual, responsible students and those who consider themselves a person others can depend upon. As a legal employer, College Nannies specialize in permanent placement and on-call nanny jobs all over the Twin Cities Metro Area. We pay for training and development, offer direct deposit paychecks, AND pay workers compensation coverage. Along with great pay and a consistent paycheck, we offer frequent bonuses, and perks. Our nannies are very important to our families; we have hundreds of assignments available each month that can fill just about any schedule. CNT is great for students; we will provide them with the hours they need. Requirements: At least 18 years of age and able to pass a background screen; Prior experience in the field of childcare, infant care IS required. This can be paid or unpaid. A high school diploma required, higher education preferred. College Degree or College experience is NOT required. Assignments available in blocks of 4+ hours on week days, week nights and week ends. CPR & First Aid certified (or ability to obtain certification). Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle (will not be used to transport children). Regular access to internet and cell phone for case assignments and hours entry. We sincerely look forward to hearing from those who believe they would make a fantastic asset to our diverse team! Apply Online. 14. Check Out GradStaff for Post graduation Jobs GradStaff provides employment services focusing exclusively on a unique labor pool - the college graduate. Using our proprietary interviewing technique, we invest a considerable amount of time getting to know each candidate and understanding their core skills and attributes. In understanding our candidates better, we then identify exciting employment opportunities that help them combat the often-frustrating "Catch-22" of needing experience, but not finding a job where they can gain that experience. We place our candidates in a variety of different areas: Banking, Benefit Administration, IT, Electronics, Customer Service/Sales, Financial Services, Human Resources, Insurance, Marketing, Operations and Retail Operations. All costs for our services are paid for by our client companies - graduates who apply with Gradstaff NEVER pay us a fee. 15. Take Advantage of On-Campus Recruiting On-campus interviews are open to CLA students seeking full-time jobs after graduation or full-time summer 2014 internships. Each semester we host local and national companies, both for-profit and non-profit, of all sizes. Check often as new schedules are added regularly! Search the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS for more information and a full list of on-campus interview opportunities.