From: Rosa Jaramillo
Date: January 27
Subject: The Job Hunt, Career Services Newsletter - January 27, 2025 Issue


     
15 Days until the Career Fair!

     

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University seeks applicants who are committed to innovative teaching, robust research or creative activity, and meaningful service for over 60 faculty positions for the 2025-2026 academic year.

We also seek a culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Review of most applications has begun and will continue until the positions are filled.
Apply Here

Western Governors' Leadership Institute

 

Dedicated to building a brighter future through hard work, integrity, and a strong bipartisan ethos, current and former Western Governors are seeking passionate and motivated young leaders to represent their state, territory, or tribe at the 2025 Western Governors' Leadership Institute (WGLI), a project of the Western Governors’ Foundation. Please see, attached, the 2025 application along with this year’s flyer.

ABOUT:

This program is designed to recognize, reward, and promote the effective exercise of leadership by young adults across the West. Every year the foundation selects young adults to represent their states, territories, and tribes as institute delegates. Delegates attend a one-day leadership development forum featuring intimate conversations with Governors, chief executive officers, and other prominent thought leaders. They also attend the Annual Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association as guests of WGF. The foundation covers all expenses associated with delegate participation.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the Leadership Forum must be between the ages of 21 and 26 years old on June 22, 2025. They must also be permanent residents of western states or territories whose Governor is an active member of WGA: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Enrolled members of Federal and State Recognized Tribes living in the West are also eligible to apply.

TO APPLY

To apply, please email foundation manager Anna Caplan at acaplan@westgov.org.

2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

November 18, 2024 – Application window opens

February 7, 2025 – Application window closes

March 14, 2025 – Delegation announced

June 22, 2025 – Leadership forum in Santa Fe, New Mexico

June 23-25, 2025 – WGA Annual Meeting

FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION

Please email foundation manager Anna Caplan at acaplan@westgov.org.
Please email careerservices@nmt.edu for a copy of the application.

UNM Health Proffesions Symposium

The deadline to register is March 1st, 2025. Click here to register!

Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee

The application period for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee is now open. The Department of Transportation and FAA will select at least 25 leaders to serve on the committee and its members will range from business leaders to aviation specialists and experts. We need your help to spread the word and encourage individuals to apply.

In honor of the women in aviation history, the FAA is proud to establish the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory committee to promote the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, career advancement, and well-being of women in the aviation industry and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions. The work of the committee will help continue the legacy of innovators, like Bessie Coleman, who revolutionized their disciplines within aviation.

Members of the committee will utilize their experiences and talents to develop innovative recommendations. Our success comes from encouraging a diverse collection of voices to contribute to the conversation.

Join the groundbreaking movement to address the needs and opportunities in aviation, as well as help drive positive change in the industry. Those selected for membership will be able to collaborate with aviation experts, as well as maximize their unique experiences and creative approaches to advance the committee’s goals. The committee will meet at least twice a year to develop actionable plans and recommendations to attract and retain more women into aviation careers.

This is a valuable opportunity to help shape the future of women and girls in the aviation industry.
Due December 23rd.
Apply here

Master in Economic Research and PhD in Economics Programs

The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute (CERGE-EI) located in Prague, Czech Republic, invites students to apply for admission to the programs Master in Economic Research and PhD in Economics.

Master in Economic Research is a 2-year western-style program designed for students interested in applied economic research and public policy. The aim of this program is to prepare students for their careers in public policy institutions (central banks, ministries, government advisory bodies), international organizations, think-tanks, and private sector companies. Graduates receive a Czech degree fully accredited by Charles University.
 
PhD in Economics is a Western-style program designed for outstanding students interested in economic research who desire a rigorous graduate education in Economics at a prestigious international institution. Similar to top Western institutions, the program consists of two years of MA-level coursework and two or more years of dissertation research. Graduates receive both US and Czech doctoral degrees. The students receive a living stipend.

Our program posters and leaflets are available for download:
Master in Economic Research: poster, leaflet
PhD in Economics: poster, leaflet

We would very much appreciate if you could distribute them among your students. We believe that CERGE-EI represents an attractive and valuable educational option for your students, especially those who consider studies abroad. The application deadline for both programs is March 31.

Please find more details about our graduate programs on our website and feel free to contact us
at phd@cerge-ei.cz for further information.
 
Interested students are welcome to attend our Virtual Open day, webinars and other events for applicants. Please check the calendar on our website.

ACEC Research Institute Scholarship Program

Through the ACEC Research Institute scholarship portal, qualified students have access to more than 100 scholarships totaling nearly $1 million in grants, including:
 

  • A $5,000 NCEES Scholarship specifically for students from New Mexico
  • A variety of diversity and inclusion scholarships, including those for HBCUs
  • Both merit-based and need-based opportunities

The portal will automatically match students with ALL scholarships available to them based on their completed application. Application deadlines vary, so students are encouraged to apply today!
https://acecinstitute.awardspring.com/

The Student Leadership and Engagement with Career Services office has free t-shirts! We have many different sizes. Feel free to stop by Fidel 262 and ask for one!

Mark your Calendar!

Donut Day!

Tuesday, January 28th
9am - 11am
In front of Weir Hall

Resume Writing & Etiquette Workshop

Tuesday, February 4th
5pm - 6:30pm
Fidel 262

How to Interview Workshop

Thursday, February 6th
5pm - 6:30pm
Fidel 262

Flash Resume Review!

Friday, February 7th
11am - 1:30pm
Fidel Atrium

Sandia National Laboratory Info Session

Monday, February 10th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cramer 221

NAVAIR Info Session

Tuesday, February 11th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lopez 216

Applied Research Associates Info Session

Tuesday, February 11th
4pm - 6pm
Cramer 221

Hensel Phelps Info Session

Tuesday, February 11th
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Fidel 111

CIA Info Session

Wednesday, March 5th
11am - 2:30pm
Cramer 221

Intel Day

Thursday, March 6th
10am - 4pm
Fidel Ballroom A
MORE DETAILS TO COME!

Etiquette Dinner

Thursday, March 27th
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Fidel Ballroom A

Volunteering Opportunities

Climate Research at Valles Caldera National Preserve

The National Park Service is currently seeking a Climate Research Volunteer to develop and share information on how climate affects the Valles Caldera and the Jemez Mountains. This role combines both in-person and remote work, supporting ranger and volunteer education efforts. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in climate research while contributing to the preservation and understanding of a unique natural landscape.
For more information, please contact raelyn_toya@partner.nps.gov or see the posting here.

Waterbird Surveys

Interested in wildlife? Come help the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge conduct waterbird surveys and get to see the closed areas of the refuge where a variety of wildlife, such as elk and badgers, call it home.
Responsibilities include:

  • Driving to Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
  • Conducting surveys monthly or bi-monthly starting at sunrise
Email Wildlife Biologist DeeAnne at deeanne_melipoulos@fws.gov to sign up.

The Northern NM Refuge Complex

The Northern NM Refuge Complex encompasses Las Vegas, Maxwell, and Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuges, covering many landscapes and habitats in the southern Rocky Mountains! Many volunteering opportunities exist here, including:

  • Biological Surveys
  • Environmental Education
  • Curriculum Building
  • Endangered Species Research
  • Wildlife Research
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Working with the Public or Outdoors
  • Maintenance
  • and More!
For more information, click here.

Career Services

Interview Room

Need a private room to have an interview or meeting?
Contact Zoe Finholm at zoe.finholm@nmt.edu to reserve our Interview Room in Fidel 262
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Career Closet

Need some help finding something professional to wear?
Come visit our Career Closet in Fidel 262!
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Business Card Printing

Fill out our business card request form (linked here and also located in Fidel 262) and we will print out 10 personalized business cards for you!

Resume Coaching

A resume is crucial for making a strong first impression on potential employers. For help with your resume, contact Rosa in Career Services to set up an appointment:
RosaJaramillo@nmt.edu

Know of a career/volunteering opportunity that you would like to have on The Job Hunt? Email us at careerservices@nmt.edu!