GALLAGHER KOSTER CLIENT SERVICES INTERN
Comment from Michael Griffin, Internship Director: This would be a great experience for any business major
Description of the company including the mission, location, sales and market coverage. Please include your web URL:
Gallagher Koster (subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc" is a full-service organization that approaches student insurance programs with innovation and creativity. We work directly with our clients to thoroughly understand their insurance objectives and develop customized insurance programs that best meet their specific needs and the needs of their students."
Our mission "is committed to being the nation’s leading full-service independent insurance program administrator for the education community by providing high quality, customized, and affordable health and sports insurance products and related services to the schools, and the students and families they serve."
Our office is located at 500 Victory Road, Marina Bay, Quincy, MA. We have clients throughout the United States.
Our website is www.gallagherkoster.com. Our parent company’s website is www.ajg.com.
Primary duties and responsibilities: Assist Client Service Representatives with the administration of student health insurance plans for assigned clients. This function will assist with the coordination of the flow of information between Account Management, Sales, IT, Customer Service, Enrollment, and Finance. The Client Service Intern will work closely with the enrollment team to manage the day to day maintenance of each assigned account. The Client Service Intern will assist the Account Management and Sales teams to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction. This is an in-house position. No travel required.
What will the student learn from this experience? Will learn the organization's policies and procedures as they relate to operational procedures, eligibility, benefits and claims issues/problems; will gain customer service experience by answering incoming calls from Gallagher producers and client schools and assisting them with any requests that they may have; will learn about the health insurance industry and what it takes to run a successful insurance agency
Job Title: Client Service Intern
Academic preparation of the student required (graduate, senior, junior, courses taken, GPA, etc.): Junior or Senior in good academic standing
Skills required: Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills are required; Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products; Two or more years of customer/client services experience
Hours of work: Flexible schedule at 25 hours per week
Start and end dates: Flexible
Compensation: $8.00/hour
Primary supervisor: COO/Manager of Client Services
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
ROW FOR THE CURE® fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure
My daughter Kate is on the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Rowing Team and they are raising money for Breast Cancer. This cause is called ROW FOR THE CURE® fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If any of my firends would like to donate to this great cause, in my daughter Kate's name, click on the link below. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.
http://www.gifttool.com/athon/MyFundraisingPage?ID=1538&AID=2133&PID=325135
http://www.gifttool.com/athon/MyFundraisingPage?ID=1538&AID=2133&PID=325135
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Rockport Company Finance Intern Spring 2013
Rockport in Canton, MA is looking for a finance intern for spring 2013. This is unpaid but will qualify for internship credit (as long as other criteria are met such as enrollment in FIN399 - the online internship course through the UMD Charlton College of Business. Details via the link below:
http://adidas-group.jobpartners.com/jpapps/adidas_us/jobs/jobview.jsp?TOKEN=33b0053ef32d61eca363fd6143&0.07709682469929291.lang=denus&requestno=RQ00029747&brandBars=FP00000049&src=DEA
http://adidas-group.jobpartners.com/jpapps/adidas_us/jobs/jobview.jsp?TOKEN=33b0053ef32d61eca363fd6143&0.07709682469929291.lang=denus&requestno=RQ00029747&brandBars=FP00000049&src=DEA
eBook Production Coordinator Intern
A publishing company in Ipswich, MA is looking for an intren to help with eBook production. Need solid IT skills. Here's the link for more information: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_ebsco/external_ep/en-us/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=8639&localeCode=en-us&source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE
Monday, October 22, 2012
VITA Program
**** VITA INFORMATION SESSION **** FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 11:00 AM and Noon CCB-115 SEE MORE DETAILS BELOW! **** ALL MAJORS WELCOME ****GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE *** FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREP TRAINING **** VALUABLE SKILL **** GREAT RESUME ITEM
Hi business majors:
We need your help during the Spring 2013 semester. And you will also benefit!
Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors of the Charlton College of Business, we need you to assist Southcoast area families in the preparation their 2012 Federal Tax Returns. VITA (volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is a way that you can get involved, learn more about federal taxation, pick up some real world experience (for that resume) and make a difference. This is an activity that creates wonderful learning opportunities beyond the classroom. VITA is a nationally recognized program - developed and supported by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
VITA has two main parts to it: 1) A free IRS training program that results in the student being awarded a certificate (for passing a tax test) and 2) A volunteer component where students work with clients to prepare tax returns during the 2013 tax season (Feb. and March). For income tax training which will begin in January 2012, we will soon be accepting CCB students as volunteers into the VITA program, a federal income tax return assistance program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative effort by the Internal Revenue Service and many individual states, including Massachusetts, to provide income tax assistance to low-income individuals, handicapped or elderly. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service prepare basic income tax returns free of charge at VITA sites. Our local site is at the CEDC in New Bedford; only a few miles from campus.
Ever hear this? "To whom much is given, much is expected." Or "Pay it forward." Think about how you might use your talents to give something back to our community. You have much to give and you will gain valuable experience and other possible benefits.
LEARN MORE! Please join us for one of the information sessions. There will be two informational meetings regarding Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Friday, November 2 at:
11:00 am
and
Noon
the first floor, large conference room (Room 115) of the Charlton College of Business.
Brian Pastori of the New Bedford CEDC (host of the VITA program) , Diedre Healy and I will be present to explain the VITA program, the training involved, and potential benefits. Have all your questions answered and see what this program is about.
NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE INFO MEETING AND STILL WANT TO BE PART OF VITA - NO PROBLEM! Email Brian Pastori (brian_pastori@yahoo.com) and Dierdre Healy (dhealy@umassd.edu) and tell them about your interest, they will keep you on a mailing list that should provide updates on the program, training, etc.
VITA is a program that helps our local residents in two ways: it gives them assistance in preparing their tax returns and it helps them take advantage of the earned income credit - a bit of an economic boost that can help these folks make ends meet. For a student, this is a great way to give back to the community, create a significant resume item that shows civic engagement/community service and a desire to learn something new (and practical), and allows you to achieve validate your tax knowledge via an IRS exam. For some UMD students, work study and Connections program requirements can be satisfied through VITA. This is also an excellent way to learn outside of the classroom. There may also be one or two internship positions available through the CEDC - the organization that runs our VITA program.
However, the real motivating factor for your participation in this program is not financial but rather, the opportunity to help some people who need your help, while at the same time learning a great deal about federal income tax and the workings of a great nonprofit like the CEDC. The VITA program infuses thousands of dollars back into the economy through the earned income tax credit - an opportunity that many low-income taxpayers fail to take advantage of. You can help some folks get the tax credit and put a few extra dollars into their pockets.
For your information, the CEDC's mission is as follows:
CEDC hosts the VITA program in New Bedford. The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community. The work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will benefit most from its success. CEDC challenges economic and political institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access to power by all members of our community.
The VITA program is open to all students but is particularly interesting to accounting and finance students who might want to pursue careers in tax planning or personal financial planning. Free training is provided and all majors are welcome. You will be provided with income tax training (options for an in class session in late January 2013 or a self-study option) so that you can pass an IRS exam and move onto help families who need your help. This is a great service to the people of the city of New Bedford. We have gotten great feedback from the students who completed VITA last year. Many accounting majors have worked in VITA but keep in mind that all majors are welcome to participate.
If you are looking for a great service learning project, looking for a great resume item, or simply want to give something back, come to one of the info sessions on 11/2/2012.
If you have questions, please email me. We are also interested in getting student clubs and associations within our business college to consider getting their members involved with VITA.
Professor Michael Griffin
Hi business majors:
We need your help during the Spring 2013 semester. And you will also benefit!
Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors of the Charlton College of Business, we need you to assist Southcoast area families in the preparation their 2012 Federal Tax Returns. VITA (volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is a way that you can get involved, learn more about federal taxation, pick up some real world experience (for that resume) and make a difference. This is an activity that creates wonderful learning opportunities beyond the classroom. VITA is a nationally recognized program - developed and supported by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
VITA has two main parts to it: 1) A free IRS training program that results in the student being awarded a certificate (for passing a tax test) and 2) A volunteer component where students work with clients to prepare tax returns during the 2013 tax season (Feb. and March). For income tax training which will begin in January 2012, we will soon be accepting CCB students as volunteers into the VITA program, a federal income tax return assistance program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative effort by the Internal Revenue Service and many individual states, including Massachusetts, to provide income tax assistance to low-income individuals, handicapped or elderly. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service prepare basic income tax returns free of charge at VITA sites. Our local site is at the CEDC in New Bedford; only a few miles from campus.
Ever hear this? "To whom much is given, much is expected." Or "Pay it forward." Think about how you might use your talents to give something back to our community. You have much to give and you will gain valuable experience and other possible benefits.
LEARN MORE! Please join us for one of the information sessions. There will be two informational meetings regarding Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Friday, November 2 at:
11:00 am
and
Noon
the first floor, large conference room (Room 115) of the Charlton College of Business.
Brian Pastori of the New Bedford CEDC (host of the VITA program) , Diedre Healy and I will be present to explain the VITA program, the training involved, and potential benefits. Have all your questions answered and see what this program is about.
NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE INFO MEETING AND STILL WANT TO BE PART OF VITA - NO PROBLEM! Email Brian Pastori (brian_pastori@yahoo.com) and Dierdre Healy (dhealy@umassd.edu) and tell them about your interest, they will keep you on a mailing list that should provide updates on the program, training, etc.
VITA is a program that helps our local residents in two ways: it gives them assistance in preparing their tax returns and it helps them take advantage of the earned income credit - a bit of an economic boost that can help these folks make ends meet. For a student, this is a great way to give back to the community, create a significant resume item that shows civic engagement/community service and a desire to learn something new (and practical), and allows you to achieve validate your tax knowledge via an IRS exam. For some UMD students, work study and Connections program requirements can be satisfied through VITA. This is also an excellent way to learn outside of the classroom. There may also be one or two internship positions available through the CEDC - the organization that runs our VITA program.
However, the real motivating factor for your participation in this program is not financial but rather, the opportunity to help some people who need your help, while at the same time learning a great deal about federal income tax and the workings of a great nonprofit like the CEDC. The VITA program infuses thousands of dollars back into the economy through the earned income tax credit - an opportunity that many low-income taxpayers fail to take advantage of. You can help some folks get the tax credit and put a few extra dollars into their pockets.
For your information, the CEDC's mission is as follows:
CEDC hosts the VITA program in New Bedford. The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community. The work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will benefit most from its success. CEDC challenges economic and political institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access to power by all members of our community.
The VITA program is open to all students but is particularly interesting to accounting and finance students who might want to pursue careers in tax planning or personal financial planning. Free training is provided and all majors are welcome. You will be provided with income tax training (options for an in class session in late January 2013 or a self-study option) so that you can pass an IRS exam and move onto help families who need your help. This is a great service to the people of the city of New Bedford. We have gotten great feedback from the students who completed VITA last year. Many accounting majors have worked in VITA but keep in mind that all majors are welcome to participate.
If you are looking for a great service learning project, looking for a great resume item, or simply want to give something back, come to one of the info sessions on 11/2/2012.
If you have questions, please email me. We are also interested in getting student clubs and associations within our business college to consider getting their members involved with VITA.
Professor Michael Griffin
Friday, October 19, 2012
Marketing Intern Need for Local Financial Services Company
The Castelo Group, a local company in the business of insurance, real estate, and mortgages, is looking to bring on a senior marketing major who understands technology (web site development, social media/marketing) and can help the company execute a marketing plan. This is a paid internship and will be a good experience item for the resume. The position will be in New Bedford. Interested students should send their resumes to: Jose Catelo, President of the Castelo Group - jcastelo@castelogroup.com
Intersession (Winter) Personal Finance Course
Intersession (Winter) Personal Finance Course
During this winter intersession (January 2, 2013 to January 18, 2013), I (Michael Griffin) will be offering FIN320 Personal Finance through our division of Professional and Continuing Education. It carries 3 credits and counts as a business elective. This will be a hybrid course - meaning most of it will be online. There are only 3 face-to-face meetings (1/2, 1/9, 1/18). There are two exams - one at the mid-point and a final. The course will be accelerated and a great deal of the learning activities will fall upon the student but if you are the type who is looking for flexibility and learns well by reading, studying the chapters, and engaging in interactive content (we will utilize an online learning system), then this might be a good course for you. You must be comfortable with myCourses - the UMD online learning management system and we will also utilize McGraw-Hill's Connect system.
The textbook is very good and extremely easy to read however, there will be a lot of ground to cover in just 3 short weeks. Yet, this is a very practical course and one that may appeal to anyone who is interested in a career in financial services, personal financial planning, consumer banking or anyone concerned about increasing their financial literacy.
If you are thinking about catching up by taking an intersession course or trying to lighten your load for a future semester, this course might be appealing to you.
Here's a brief description:
FIN320 Personal Finance
An introduction to the financial planning process of setting goals, developing action plans, creating budgets and measuring results. The student will become familiar with the techniques of financial analyses necessary to make choices when considering housing, insurance, retirement plans, and borrowing and other personal finance issues. This will be a hybrid version of the course in that only 3 sessions will be held face-to-face - an introductory session and two exams. The remainder of the course will be conducted online using both Connect (the courseware) and myCourses.
The book is Personal Finance, 10th edition, Kapoor, Dlabay, Hughes, McGraw-Hill, 2012. ISBN (includes the Connect Online Learning Center): 9780077503949
Here are some of the objectives of the course:
Students will learn about:
1. The personal financial planning process.
2. Goal setting and opportunity costs.
3. Personal financial planning aspects of career planning.
4. How to prepare personal financial statements.
5. How to prepare a personal budget,
6. Calculating personal taxable income.
7. Basics of personal federal tax liability and income tax planning.
8. Savings plans and payment accounts.
9. Choosing sources of consumer credit.
10. The factors to be considered when purchasing and financing a home
11. Principles of life insurance.
12. Investing fundamentals.
13. Investing in Mutual Funds.
14. The basics of retirement planning
Please check with the division of PCE to learn about the costs involved. I believe tuition for the course is about $1,100. If you have any questions, give me a call, stop by my office, or email me at: mgriffin@umassd.edu.
During this winter intersession (January 2, 2013 to January 18, 2013), I (Michael Griffin) will be offering FIN320 Personal Finance through our division of Professional and Continuing Education. It carries 3 credits and counts as a business elective. This will be a hybrid course - meaning most of it will be online. There are only 3 face-to-face meetings (1/2, 1/9, 1/18). There are two exams - one at the mid-point and a final. The course will be accelerated and a great deal of the learning activities will fall upon the student but if you are the type who is looking for flexibility and learns well by reading, studying the chapters, and engaging in interactive content (we will utilize an online learning system), then this might be a good course for you. You must be comfortable with myCourses - the UMD online learning management system and we will also utilize McGraw-Hill's Connect system.
The textbook is very good and extremely easy to read however, there will be a lot of ground to cover in just 3 short weeks. Yet, this is a very practical course and one that may appeal to anyone who is interested in a career in financial services, personal financial planning, consumer banking or anyone concerned about increasing their financial literacy.
If you are thinking about catching up by taking an intersession course or trying to lighten your load for a future semester, this course might be appealing to you.
Here's a brief description:
FIN320 Personal Finance
An introduction to the financial planning process of setting goals, developing action plans, creating budgets and measuring results. The student will become familiar with the techniques of financial analyses necessary to make choices when considering housing, insurance, retirement plans, and borrowing and other personal finance issues. This will be a hybrid version of the course in that only 3 sessions will be held face-to-face - an introductory session and two exams. The remainder of the course will be conducted online using both Connect (the courseware) and myCourses.
The book is Personal Finance, 10th edition, Kapoor, Dlabay, Hughes, McGraw-Hill, 2012. ISBN (includes the Connect Online Learning Center): 9780077503949
Here are some of the objectives of the course:
Students will learn about:
1. The personal financial planning process.
2. Goal setting and opportunity costs.
3. Personal financial planning aspects of career planning.
4. How to prepare personal financial statements.
5. How to prepare a personal budget,
6. Calculating personal taxable income.
7. Basics of personal federal tax liability and income tax planning.
8. Savings plans and payment accounts.
9. Choosing sources of consumer credit.
10. The factors to be considered when purchasing and financing a home
11. Principles of life insurance.
12. Investing fundamentals.
13. Investing in Mutual Funds.
14. The basics of retirement planning
Please check with the division of PCE to learn about the costs involved. I believe tuition for the course is about $1,100. If you have any questions, give me a call, stop by my office, or email me at: mgriffin@umassd.edu.
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