April 28, 2020

NEWS & UPDATES
Featured Opportunities

New! Fund for Public Health is Hiring 1,000 Contact Tracers

FPHNYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. NYC is ramping up testing and building out a HUGE contact tracing effort to control the spread of COVID19 and is looking to hire hundreds of folks to help with tracing. The Fund for Public Health in NYC has just posted three positions, but these are for thousands of openings! Apply now
New! Legal Administrative Specialist (Benefit Authorizer) | Social Security Administration | 58 Vacancies in Queens, NY | Open & Closing dates 4/27/20 - 5/10/20

Once selected for the Benefit Authorizer position in SSA, you will make final determinations on benefit entitlement decisions. This includes having direct telephone contact with the public to resolve issues or discrepancies and provide them with their rights under Social Security laws. You will be responsible for adjusting established benefits and effectuating payments and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims. Job will close when we have received 1000 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Apply now
Be Aware of Job Scams


The fake job posting going around for a personal assistant from Mrs. Laura at Baruch is not legitimate. Please email us at mpsia.careerservices@baruch.cuny.edu with any questions.
Career Updates

Congrats to the following students and recent graduates with new jobs, internships, fellowships, or promotions over the past 3-6 months!

  • James Neimeister, MPA ‘21, Intern, NYC Census 2020
  • Danielle Strauss, MPA ‘22, Recruiter, Safe Horizon
  • Ronald Williams, HEA ‘22, Admissions Specialist, Columbia University School of Professional Studies
  • Pietro Giovanni Mazzella, MPA ‘19, College Aide (Graduate Intern), President's Office at the New York City Transit Authority
  • Rosy Mota, MPA ‘19, Director of Community Health Education, Latino Commission on AIDS
  • Edward Cerna, MPA ‘19, Brooklyn Borough Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Community Affairs
  • David R. Maggiotto, MPA ‘19, Assistant Analyst, NYC Mayor's Office of Management of Budget
  • Benjamin Weitz, MPA ‘21, Neighborhood 360 Fellow, NYC Department of Small Business Services
  • Marta Koniarek, HEA ‘21, Program Assistant, Murphy Institute of School of Labor and Urban Studies
  • Andrew Oliver, MPA ‘19, Project Manager, Empire State Development, Loans & Grants
  • Francis Madi, MPA ‘19, Fellow, Ars Nova - Emerging Leaders Group
  • Michael Harris, MPA ‘19, Operations Auditor, The Fortune Society
  • Jessica Schmidt, MPA ‘21, Intern, NYC Benchmarking Help Center
  • Stacy Cerullo, MIA ‘20, Registrar, David Zwirner's (20th St Gallery)
  • Heather Aydin-Ghormoz, MPA ‘19, Intern, New York State Assembly
  • Kari Lien, MPA ‘19, Technical Business Analyst, NYC Human Resources Administration
  • Crisaldry Brito Rodriguez, MIA ‘19, Assessment Associate, Success Academy Charter Schools
  • Richard Mullings, MPA ‘19, MWBE RFP Writer & Coordinator (Consultant), Empire State Development
  • Alicia Johnson, MPA ‘19, National Organizer and Student Network Manager, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
  • Juan Galeano, MPA ‘19, Project Director, Cleveland Foundation, 2020 Census
  • Kristen Glaude, MIA ‘19, Asylum Officer, UCIS
  • Raquel Paulino, MPA ‘22, Consultant, Fiscal Management Associates
  • Jesse Lang, MPA ‘21, Executive Assistant, Columbia University Doctors Primary Care
MARXE PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Virtual Employer Information Session | Marxe Social Impact Career Series | Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020, 1:00 - 1:45 pm

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Join this information session and learn more about career opportunities at the IRC. Register
New! Uncommon Schools Virtual Employer Information Session | Marxe Social Impact Career Series | Thursday, Apr 30, 2020, 1:00 - 1:45 pm

Hear from a recruiter at Uncommon Schools who will share the variety of non-teaching roles within the administration of Uncommon Schools throughout the area along with opportunities at their headquarters. Register
New! Virtual Coffee Break with Marxe Career Services | Friday, May 1, 2020, 3:00 PM

Join Suzanne Grossman and Marny Smith of Marxe Career Services along with special guest Maureen Samedy from the Marxe Academic Advising team for this opportunity to check-in, ask questions and connect with your peers. We look forward to seeing you!  Register
Alumni Career Chat with Isabella Cardona | Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Isabella Cardona, MPA '17, Vice President at Citi Foundation , manages grant investments across Foundation portfolios globally. Before joining the Foundation, Isabella held various positions within Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's administration. Learn in depth about Isabella's career and receive career advice by Registering!
New! Baruch's Annual Government & Nonprofit Panel | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

This event is for students to hear from a panel of Baruch alumni industry professionals and get a sense of the careers they can obtain with their degrees and professional interests. Register

Speakers:
  • Alyssa Alicino, BSPA '13, MBA '19, Strategic Development, Programmes, United Nations Global Compact
  • Steven Raga, MPA '15, Chief Of Staff, New York State Assembly
  • Jason Price, MPA '17, Program Associate, Global Ideas for U.S. Solutions, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
New! U.S. Department of State - Virtual Employer Information Session | Marxe Social Impact Career Series | Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 1:00 - 1:45 pm

The U.S. Department of State hires American citizens of all ages and backgrounds to promote U.S. interests around the world. Join us as we welcome Diplomat-in-Residence Tiffany McGriff, who will discuss her experiences representing the U.S. overseas as a Foreign Service Officer, as well as internship and job opportunities with the State Department. Register
BARUCH PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Today! Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the U.S. | Zicklin School - Baruch College | Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Author and Speaker: Dan Beaudry, Former Head of Campus Recruiting at Monster.com. Register Now to learn:
  • How to motivate organizations to hire you.
  • The biggest mistakes international student job seekers make.
  • How to build professional relationships that will get you hired.
Today! Strategies for Salary Negotiation | Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Register

In this workshop, you will learn specific strategies for negotiating salary and other job benefits, including job title and workplace flexibility.

Deb Ellis, a women’s rights lawyer, professor, and law school assistant dean, will discuss:
• Techniques for a successful win-win negotiation
• Gender differences and how they affect whether women negotiate and how they negotiate
• The implications of the differentials in salary throughout a woman’s career

Questions? Contact Reshma at the Office of Student Life: reshma.jaigobin@baruch.cuny.edu 
Essential Advice for Job and Internship Hunting During COVID-19 | GCMC - Baruch College | Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In this 60-minute webinar, Lindsey Pollak, waorkplace expert and author of Getting From College to Career, will share her advice on such issues as finding existing opportunities, networking appropriately and enhancing your skillset. There will be extensive time for Q&A from participants. Learn more about the speaker here , and make sure to Register!
Today! Developing A Career Action Plan | GCMC - Baruch College | Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Ready to take your career to the next level this year? In this class, career coach Tanuja Ramchal will walk you through a specific process to develop an actionable roadmap to move forward with confidence in your career and deal with fears and challenges so they don’t stop you. Register

Overcoming The Fears & Blocks in Your Way | GCMC - Baruch College | Sunday, May 3, 2020 | 8:00 - 9:00 PM

Ever feel that even with clear goals and good intentions, it can still be hard to take action and move forward? In this class, we will explore how to deal with the fears and blocks in your way so you feel productive and on purpose. Register
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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Orientation Webinar For International Students Looking for U.S. Jobs | Marcelo Barreros | Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020, 8:00 PM EST |  RSVP
Virtual Interviewing Part 2 with Jopwell | Thursday, Apr 30, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |  RSVP
New! Virtual Social Impact Networking Happy Hour | Careers for Social Impact | Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 8:00 PM EST |  RSVP