Winter Orientation Advisor Opportunity
The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming students VIRTUALLY during the month of January in one-on-one sessions to plan out and register for classes. No previous experience is required, and we will provide all training necessary! Upon hire, YOU will be given the opportunity to select which days you are available to advise.

What is the compensation?
As Orientation Advising occurs during regular business hours, we can't offer additional compensation outside of the pay you are already receiving as a full-time staff member.

So, you're expecting me to work for free?
BY NO MEANS! This is not a "service opportunity" to squeeze more work out of you for the same pay -- we encourage you, instead, to work with your supervisor to be released from other duties during the scheduled session hours. And, we will still try to make it worth your while in other ways: this is a unique, free, and credentialed professional development opportunity. Advisors are trained in an intensive full-day virtual session, and then gain real-world experience working with students. Advisors who complete the training, a short assessment, and two days of advising are eligible to receive the Orientation Advisor microcredential, which highlights the customer service, analytical, and communication skills required for the role. 

I definitely don't have time for this!
The time commitment would be as little as one full day of training on January 5, and then -- spread out over the course of January at YOUR convenience -- as few as 2-3 days of advising from 11:15am - 4:30pm.

But what would my department get out of it?
Your participation can be very strategic for your department indeed! Orientation Advising touches students' lives at the very start of their careers at UMBC. It's the earliest possible opportunity to direct and guide their paths here, and to introduce them to the services offered by our many student-facing departments. For academic departments, moreover, working with students at this stage can lead to smoother degree progress and fewer issues down the road. I would be pleased to be part of any discussion to highlight how your participation can benefit your department, and to discuss any releases from other responsibilities during that small investment of time.

Can I learn more without committing?
YES! We are offering informational sessions for anyone interested or who even just might be interested in finding out about this exciting opportunity to expand their skillsets, make meaningful connections, serve their departments, and themselves!
Thursday, October 2 at 12:15pm (https://umbc.webex.com/meet/korossy1)
Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30pm (https://umbc.webex.com/meet/korossy1)

For additional details, see the application HERE, which is due by October 15, or contact Laszlo Korossy at korossy1@umbc.edu.
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Last month, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing held two identical trainings about foundational knowledge around procurement policies and procedures.  Whether you were able to attend or not, you can now access a copy of the presentation slides and view a recording of the online training.

Feel free to reach out at https://procurement.umbc.edu/contact-us/ should you have any questions and be sure to be on the lookout for future training opportunities.

Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
As part of our ongoing commitment to engaging the campus community, Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) created The Insider newsletter to provide important updates, insights, and highlights from our HRSTM units. 

The HRSTM team invites you to take a moment out of your day to read the latest edition of The Insider! Feel free to download and digitally share with your colleagues or print a few copies to place in the gathering spaces of your office
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The Student Conduct and Community Standards department conducts full and formal judicial review hearings for students who request them. A student might request a board hearing if they are charged with something serious, for which the termination of their housing contract or disciplinary suspension/dismissal is a likely outcome. They might also request a hearing if they are refuting the charges and believe they are not responsible for the alleged misconduct.

Our Code of Student Conduct specifies that judicial boards are composed of between 2-4 students and one faculty or staff member. If you have been in a hearing before, you know that our board members are well-trained, thoughtful, and rigorous in their questioning. This is a chance to foster the accountability-taking and ethical decision-making capacity of our students and also to get a "good student affairs experience." Here are the hearing dates and times (all virtual except for one) that I have lined up thus far for the Fall Semester of 2025 (please consider volunteering for the early dates, which are typically the hardest to fill):

Here are a few caveats: 1) Before you volunteer, make sure you are in conversation with your supervisor, and; 2) Afternoon hearings occasionally run past 5:00 PM, so if you are on a tight timeline because of family or social commitments, just be aware that once you commit it is important that you are available "for the duration."

Please email Jeff Cullen (jcullen@umbc.edu) with the date(s) you are available and willing to help out.
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We're looking forward to a FULL several days of Homecoming fun, and it takes a village of volunteers to support that work. Check out the full (and evolving) calendar of events at homecoming.umbc.edu/events. A few things to note …

The BIG Homecoming Saturday is October 11, and there are roles/activities happening from 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. There are other events happening leading up to 10/11 that you can support if that Saturday doesn't work for you:
  • Wednesday, 10/8 - Staff/Faculty Social (4 - 6 p.m.)
  • Thursday, 10/9 - Grit X Talks & Reception (4 - 6 p.m. Talks, 6 - 8 p.m. Reception)
  • Friday, 10/10 - Global Crafts & Snacks (4 - 7 p.m.), Retriever Spotlight in the Skylight (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Sign up to volunteer for homecoming and join in the fun and community at UMBC! If you have any questions or ideas, please reach out to Jess Wyatt (jwy@umbc.edu).
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UMBC Retriever owned and operated Grubbing Hard will be available from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. You can check out the menu in advance.
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August is an exciting time where we get to welcome new and returning Retrievers and their families to campus. Residential Life hopes you will join in on the fun as a move-in volunteer! 

We need support on both move-in days Saturday, August 23, 2025 & Monday, August 25, 2025. 

Please consider assisting on one or both days and complete this form no later than August 19, 2025 to confirm your interest in volunteering. Those who volunteer will get a complimentary t-shirt and a meal at True Grits for the day(s) they support!

Volunteers can sign up to assist in the following ways: 
  • Traffic Leaders: Work with Campus Police, Parking, and student volunteers to ensure good traffic flow, and efficient unloading zone process. 
  • Community Engagement Coordinators: Work with student volunteers outside of residential communities to greet and support residents and their families as they arrive at the unloading zones. They will bring the energy connection, help ensure cars are unloading and relocating quickly and that move-in carts are available. 
  • Family Shuttle Drivers: Drive golf cart shuttles that bring families to and from Residential Communities and the Stadium Parking Lot throughout the move-in process (must have a valid drivers license).
  • Water Distribution Team: Drive golf cart shuttles to volunteers outside on the loop, families waiting in lines, and others as needed (must have a valid drivers license).
  • One-Stop-Shop Support: These volunteers will help students with account holds navigate campus resources/supports at the Apartment Community Center. 
Thank you in advance for making move-in a memorable experience for residential students and their families.
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The UMBC McNair Scholars Program is seeking volunteer support for their 2025 Annual UMBC McNair and Undergraduate Research Conference! This is a national conference for undergraduate researchers to present their work, and our highlight is the variety of opportunities for students to connect with each other and our volunteer community.

The conference will take place on campus on 9/18 (Thurs) and at Inner Harbor Sheraton on 9/19 and 9/20 (Fri and Sat). Faculty, staff, UMBC or McNair alumni, or current graduate students are welcome as volunteers! Some roles you may sign up for include:

  • Poster Evaluators (Thurs only): Join during the respective poster presentation session and engage with poster presenters, then fill out a presentation evaluation form that will go directly to the student to improve their presentation skills!
  • Oral Presentation Moderators (Fri and Sat): Assist in keeping the flow of oral presentations by introducing presenters, keeping time, and then facilitating the Q&A sessions within the breakout room
  • Networking Facilitators (Sat only): Join for Networking Breakfast or Lunch and have meaningful conversations with current undergraduate students aiming for graduate studies - share your knowledge and wisdoms to students with aspirations like your younger self!
Relevant Links: 33rd Annual Conference Details || 2025 Conference Agenda || Sheraton Inner Harbor Details 

If you are willing to volunteer, please complete the 2025 Conference Volunteer Form. The program is asking volunteers to give at least 3 hours of their time, and will need approximately 60 volunteers throughout the three primary conference days. Currently there are over 175 presenters and hosting at least 350 attendees.  If you are willing to do more, please indicate your availability on the form.

NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to the Volunteer Guide, which will be released digitally to our confirmed volunteers prior to the start of the conference, the program will also be hosting a 1-hour  "Conference Volunteer Training Session" on September 3rd (Wed) from 12-1pm EST via Zoom.
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A few notes:
We look forward to seeing everyone!
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The Welcome, Retrievers! program still has a need for volunteers for various programs! If you have capacity and you are willing to help support this amazing program, please sign up!

We’re currently seeking volunteers to help with multiple aspects of this program. Whether you’re staffing information tables, prepping materials, or just offering a friendly smile, your participation will make a real difference in helping our students feel at home from day one.

Volunteer shifts are available from 8/11 through 8/29, and you can sign up for one or more time slots based on your availability.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/XTUfjXO 

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity. Please feel free to send any questions to welcomeretrievers@umbc.edu

Additionally, if you're looking for more opportunities to Welcome Retrievers! Residential Life is seeking UMBC faculty, staff and alumni to help welcome new and returning students on both Saturday, August 23 and Monday, August 25. For more information or to sign-up please complete their sign-up form before August 8, 2025.  For questions related to Residential Life volunteer opportunities, please contact Amanda Scally (scallya@umbc.edu). Thank you for your consideration and support of new and returning residential students/families!

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