Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Drive the success and recognition of the Smith brand by volunteering your time and career expertise. Whether you graduated less than five years ago – or remember the school fondly as the College of Business and Public Administration – the University of Maryland students and alumni need you.

Imagine the insight you can provide the promising undergraduate, ambitious MBA student, or recent career changer. And thanks to technology, you don’t have to live in Maryland to make a difference for Maryland students.

Expand your career options through alumni networking and boost the business savvy of Smith students at your own pace.

You select the volunteer opportunity;
You determine the time commitment; and,
You energize the Smith brand and community through your participation.

2008-09 Alumni Volunteer Enrollment Form

MENTOR

MBA Alumni Mentor Program (AMP)

Advocacy for a Smith School MBA alumni and student mentoring program began almost ten years ago, with 1999 MBA alumni champions Ricardo Benn and Landon Johnson. The MBA Alumni Mentor Program was officially launched in 2002 and today serves as a vibrant platform for alumni-student connections. This year’s focus industries include: Accounting, Asset Management, Biotech/Healthcare, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. To be a Smith alumni mentor, you must reside in Maryland, D.C., New York, or Virginia.

AMP Calendar for 2009
AMP 2008-09 Form

Note: Student enrollment has closed for the academic year.

SPEAK

Are you an expert in your industry who speaks to business and government leaders on a regular basis? If so, we want to know! It’s time to showcase Smith alumni and we are searching for engaging speakers across the nation to serve as keynotes, panelists, and classroom guests on our Baltimore, College Park, Shady Grove, and D.C. campuses. To share your professional passion and knowledge - submit your bio and completed Alumni Volunteer Enrollment Form. (Hurry, these engagements are limited!)

ADVISE

Become a Virtual Ambassador and inspire current undergraduate and MBA students from anywhere in the world. Answer questions about succeeding at Smith, transitioning from student to professional life, and making career changes. To participate, submit 2-3 sentences about your transition (or perhaps return) from the Smith School to the workforce, a description of your current position, and a current photo (headshot) by Friday, January 30. Virtual Ambassadors are asked to interact with students for at least 3-4 months.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

February ’09

As part of Smith’s Fourth Annual MBA Alumni Mentor Program Week (AMP Week) from Feb. 2-6, 2009, alumni from the Accounting, Asset Management, Biotech/Healthcare, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing industries are needed to host students at the workplace on Monday, Feb. 2 – National Job Shadow Day. The duration of the job shadow activity is flexible and can include one-hour, a ½-day visit, on-site tour, a full day, or whatever time alumni have available that day (or perhaps that week!). To participate, contact us by January 23, 2009. You can host one student or more, but you must work in Maryland or D.C. As thanks for your hospitality, you will be invited to a special Smith Alumni Mentor Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Chevy Chase, MD.

March/April ’09

Each year, the Smith School hosts Admitted Student Weekend (usually in early April) as the welcome weekend for incoming full-time MBA students. MBA alumni are invited as table hosts and/or panelists to encourage these students to select Smith. To receive updates on this year’s program for potential participation, send us an e-mail with Admitted Student Weekend Updates in the subject line.

Careers in Hospitality/Tourism Panel for Undergraduate Students
Wednesday, April 15: 5:30-6:45 p.m. (tentative)
Hosted by the Office of Career Management

Approximately 3-4 panelists are needed to discuss hotels, conventions, and the travel industry with Smith School undergraduate students. Undergraduate and graduate alumni are encouraged to participate. For updates, send an e-mail to volunteer@rhsmith.umd.edu with Hospitality/Tourism Panel in the subject line.

2008-09 Alumni Volunteer Enrollment Form