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Job opening: Student Trainee (Program Support)- Summer 2024 (RO)

Salary: $28 208 - 68 123 per year
Published at: Nov 28 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
The SEC is actively recruiting for the SEC Scholars Business Program for Summer 2024. The program targets currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a ten-week internships, these are temporary appointments. Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Washington, D.C. Headquarters announcement. The SEC Scholars Program will tentatively begin May 20, 2024 and conclude on July 26, 2024.

Duties

At the SEC, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. SEC Scholars Business students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work. That work depends upon the division or office where the student works. Business intern assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc. The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time in the Summer. This will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Interns must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. Our 11 regional offices are comprised of mainly the Division of Enforcement and Division of Examinations. The following 10 regional offices are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with us during the Summer 2024program. Atlanta Regional Office Boston Regional Office Chicago Regional Office Denver Regional Office Fort Worth Regional Office Los Angeles Regional Office Miami Regional Office New York Regional Office Philadelphia Regional Office San Francisco Regional Office

Requirements

  • Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
  • Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
  • DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
  • PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
  • UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • GPA: You must have and maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
  • PATHWAYS AGREEMENT: You will be required to sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement.
  • ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT: You must be enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a degree or certificate.
  • PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You must provide proof of enrollment at a qualifying institution. For students who have been accepted for enrollment but do not yet have a transcript (e.g. first-year, transfer students), you must provide your acceptance letter.
  • STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a current student while on this appointment.
  • WORK SCHEDULES: The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time. This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs.
  • The anticipated start date of this position is May 20, 2024. You must meet the definition of a "student" currently and after this date to be eligible for hire.
  • This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy.
  • If you wish to continue your internship into the next session, you must reapply and start the program again.
  • A trial period will apply to your appointment.

Qualifications

The SEC is looking for undergraduate and graduate students in the following fields of study: Accounting Bio-Technology Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Contracts/Purchasing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Science Engineering English Finance Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Government Graphic/Web Design History Human Resources Information Technology/Systems International Affairs Journalism Library Sciences Literature Marketing Mathematics Political Science Project Management Psychology Public Administration Social Media Sociology Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Program: You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate at a qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the SEC Scholars Program. Note: A "certificate program" is defined as a post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or legal school curriculum. Qualification Requirements : All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job announcement. In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-03 (e.g. Sophomore) level you must have successfully completed at least one full year above high school (e.g. completed freshman year of college). In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-04 (e.g. Junior) level you must have successfully completed at least two full years above high school OR an associate's degree (e.g. completed sophomore year of college). In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-05 (e.g. Senior, completion of at least 120 undergraduate credits/ Pursing masters) level you must have successfully completed at least a four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR a bachelor's degree. In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-07 (e.g. 2nd year of Masters) level you must have successfully completed: (A) One full year of graduate level education. OR (B) Completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree andclaim Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. See Required Documents section below.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

  • Address SEC 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20602 US
  • Name: ask HR
  • Email: [email protected]

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