BECOME A SMITH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER!

University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business

Heighten the learning experience for Smith School students through engaging interaction and targeted career guidance. Help navigate the paths of emerging business leaders and expand your networking base as a Smith School volunteer. There are countless ways for alumni and other volunteers to make a difference within the time you have available. Contact Valescia Lee-Collick at (301)405-7167 or vcollick@rhsmith.umd.edu to discover how you can build career confidence in others.

MBA ADMISSIONS AMBASSADORS
(TIME COMMITMENT: APPROX. 2-3 HOURS PER EVENT)

  • Inspire an outstanding student-of-interest to consider applying to Smith with your personal story;
  • Host or attend a welcome dinner for newly admitted students in your city;
  • Attend MBA recruiting fair information sessions in your local area;
  • Speak to incoming Smith students at programs such as Admitted Students Weekend, Women and the MBA, Kaleidoscope: Advancing Diversity at Smith, Smith Information Sessions, and/or the Visitors Program.

SMITH UNDERGRADUATE CAREER AMBASSADORS
(TIME COMMITMENT: VARIES)

  • Engage undergraduate students with professional and life experiences that have made you successful;
  • Participate in Undergraduate Career Skills Workshops held each Fall and Spring to help students sharpen their interview, networking, and job search skills;
  • Give an insider’s view of the Fashion and Apparel, Finance, Manufacturing, and other industries as a panelist.

MBA ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM
(TIME COMMITMENT: APPROX. 2-3 HOURS PER MONTH)

  • Share lessons learned from your career experiences with a current MBA student as a Primary Mentor;
  • Guide current students through the career transition as a Secondary Mentor;
  • Act as an industry resource for a specific cluster and host job shadow and networking events;
  • Interact with MBA students and alumni at cluster events, networking socials, or Program activities;
  • Recruit and motivate alumni mentors in your geographic area as a regional representative.

SMITH CLASS AGENTS
(TIME COMMITMENT: APPROX. 3-4 HOURS PER SEMESTER)

  • Reach out to Smith alumni in your class and act as a class liaison and/or activities coordinator;
  • Recruit alumni for volunteer and networking opportunities that promote the Smith brand;
  • Represent the experiences, challenges, and success stories of your Smith days in marketing publications;
  • Motivate current students to remain connected to each other and the Smith community after graduation.

SMITH GRADUATE CAREER AMBASSADORS
(TIME COMMITMENT: VARIES BASED ON SPECIFIC ACTIVITY/EVENT)

  • Partake in one of several Corporate Edge volunteer opportunities, including:
     Corporate Edge Exchange: teleconference or on-site discussions on industry trends, challenges and tips;
  • Corporate Resume Edge: small group resume review sessions within specific industries;
  • Corporate Interview Edge: mock behavioral and/or case interviews via phone or in-person;
  • Corporate Expert-In-Residence (EIR): half-day discussion on business and career issues with students;
  • Corporate Speakers Edge: industry leaders expose students to current trends in relevant industries.

RECENT GRADS CAPTAINS
(TIME COMMITMENT: APPROX. 2-3 HOURS PER SEMESTER)

  • Organize a small dinner, be a resource, or mentor young alumni just starting out in your area;
  • Congratulate new alumni who relocate to your area and connect them to other alumni;
  • Build a satellite Smith community among grads in your city or state through networking opportunities;
  • Encourage alumni to support regional activities that strengthen Smith and reinforce camaraderie.

SMITH CAREER DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
(TIME COMMITMENT: VARIES BASED ON ACTIVITY)

  • Introduce your company to Smith students via Corporate Information Sessions and educate them on the opportunities you have to offer;
  • Partner with graduate-level student clubs to create career-related events such as conferences, panel discussions, workshops, and field trips;
  • Advertise competitive positions to Smith students and enjoy the convenience of on-campus and virtual recruiting.