Job Title:Spring 2016 Student Honors Business Program (Undergraduate)
Agency:Securities and Exchange Commission
SALARY RANGE: | $0.00 to $0.00 / Without Compensation |
OPEN PERIOD: | Monday, August 10, 2015 to Wednesday, September 30, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | SK-0099-00 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Part Time 15 hours - Internships |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | Many vacancies in the following location(s): Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA Washington DC, DC Miami, FL Atlanta, GA |
WHO MAY APPLY: | Current sophmore, junior, and senior undergraduate students |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Not Applicable |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC seeks high-caliber undergraduate students who share the values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Using your education and experience, you will gain insightful experience into the regulation of security markets and how they must comply with securities laws. SEC Staff members serve as professional mentors, assisting with research and writing projects as well as providing advice and guidance on career development.
Do you want to perform challenging work in a professional environment? Begin by investing in your career and future at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)!
The SEC is seeking bright, innovative, results-oriented individuals for its Spring 2016 Honors Program for undergraduate students in the Washington, DC Home Office and our Regional Offices. We offer undergraduate students robust responsibilities and experiences that enhance their potential careers. Over the course of the ten-week program, students work with Commission staff on projects particular to the specific Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in seminars/workshops, and roundtable discussions that will provide detailed information and guidance on securities laws.
The Spring 2016 Student Honors Program for undergraduate business students will begin Monday, January 11th and conclude Friday, March 18th, 2016.
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO MAXIMIZE CONSIDERATION
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- You must be registered as a degree-seeking undergraduate student
- You MUST provide unofficial transcripts
- You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov)
- You must be suitable for federal employment
- PLEASE READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAXIMIZE CONSIDERATION
DUTIES:
Undergraduate and graduate 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. Intern assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc. Students are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week within the Washington, DC or Regional Offices. We welcome applicants looking for fulltime opportunities as well. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific divisions and offices, please read the SEC's website.
The SEC is looking for the following majors at the undergraduate and graduate level:
- Accounting/Economics/Finance
- Business Administration (Contracting/Procurement, Management, Project Management)
- Human Resources/Human Resources Development (Washington, DC ONLY)
- Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems
- Graphic Design
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Public Administration/Government
- Criminal Justice (Washington, DC ONLY)
- Library Sciences (Washington, DC ONLY)
- Communications/Marketing
- Journalism/English/Literature
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Undergraduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university to participate in the Student Honors Business Program.
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student
- Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student
- Must be taking at least half-time academic course load
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
High school students & college freshman are not eligible to apply to the Student Honors Business Program
We will review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis until this announcement closes. We recommend that students apply early in the process.
To qualify for these volunteer opportunities, undergraduate students must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants MUST be a U.S. Citizen
- Relatives of current SEC employees are ineligible (parents, step-parents, siblings or grandparents)
- Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program
- A GPA of 3.0 of higher is preferred
All qualification requirements MUST be met by the closing date of this announcement. Final offers are contingent upon a favorable background check.
PLEASE READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO MAXIMIZE CONSIDERATION
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
IMPORTANT NOTES: Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in your application not being considered for these volunteer opportunities.
Qualified applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application package are forwarded for consideration to the locations to which they have applied. Representatives from the locations may contact candidates directly for interviews.
BENEFITS:
Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The SEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, send an email to DisabilityProgramOfficer@sec.gov. To request sign language interpreting services for interviews, send an email to SECInterpreter@sec.gov at least 5 business days before the date you will need this service.
To contact the Disability Program Office by phone, call 202-551-4158. TTY/ASCII users should use the toll free Federal Relay Service number: 1-800-877-8339 and provide the SEC number of the office or individual you are calling. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service see: http://fts.gsa.gov/frs/tollfree.htm.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To return to a previously saved or incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.
Contact No :
412373100
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
A complete application consist of the following:
- Resume - must list your educational, work, volunteer, and/or internship experience and include your current contact information
- Cover Letter - must be addressed, "Dear Hiring Committee" with the location to which you are applying. Please explain how your experience and education would make a positive contribution to the SEC.
- Transcripts/Class Schedule - Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. DO NOT SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Lindsey M. Nedd
Phone: (000)000-0000
Email: STUDENTS@SEC.GOV
Phone: (000)000-0000
Email: STUDENTS@SEC.GOV
Agency Information:
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC
20549
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC
20549
Additional Duty Location Info
Many vacancies in the following locations:Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Washington DC, DC
Miami, FL
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Salt Lake City, UT
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