Job Title
Fall 2025 SEC Scholars Business Program - HQ (Volunteer)
Job Responsibilities
The Fall 2025 SEC Scholars Business Program is a volunteer opportunity at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) designed for students to engage in business operations work within a professional environment. Participants will work on projects and assignments that span various aspects of the SEC's operations, depending on the division or office to which they are assigned. Responsibilities may include supporting securities regulations and engaging in administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, and auditing. The program is full-time or part-time, with work schedules determined by the student's academic course load and the needs of the assigned division or office. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The divisions and offices seeking volunteers include, but are not limited to:
- Office of Commissioner Crenshaw
- Office of Commissioner Peirce
- Office of the Acting Chairman Uyeda
- Division of Corporation Finance
- Division of Economic and Risk Analysis
- Division of Enforcement
- Division of Examinations
- Division of Investment Management
- Division of Trading and Markets
- EDGAR Business Office
- Office of Acquisitions
- Office of Administrative Law Judges
- Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation
- Office of the Chief Accountant
- Office of the Chief Operating Officer
- Office of Ethics Counsel
- Office of Credit Ratings
- Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
- Office of Financial Management
- Office of the General Counsel
- Office of Human Resources
- Office of International Affairs
- Office of Inspector General
- Office of Information Technology
- Office of the Investor Advocate
- Office of Investor Education and Advocacy
- Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Office of Municipal Securities
- Office of Public Affairs
- Office of the Secretary
- Office of Support Operations
- Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)
Education and Experience Information
Eligibility for the SEC Scholars Business Program requires that applicants be current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or graduate institution. Students must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or qualifying certificate program at least on a half-time basis. Additionally, applicants must possess a cumulative GPA of or higher on a scale, or the equivalent. The program specifically targets students in fields such as Accounting, Bio-Technology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Contracts/Purchasing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, English, Finance, Geographic Information Systems, 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, and Sociology.
Students must maintain their student status throughout the program and provide proof of enrollment. Education obtained from foreign institutions must be evaluated by a private organization for equivalency with . education standards.
Salary Information
This is a volunteer position, and as such, there is no salary or compensation provided. Under . 3111, a student volunteer is not considered a Federal employee for purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. The position does not offer health benefits, life insurance, retirement, or long-term care insurance. Transportation subsidies to and from the duty station may be available.
Additional Information
- The program provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and insight into the operations of the SEC.
- The position is not eligible for conversion to a term, career, or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or religious needs.
- Equal Employment Opportunity laws protect applicants from discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or retaliation for participating in the EEO process.
- The Fair Chance Act limits inquiries into an applicant's criminal or credit background until a conditional offer of employment is made.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a complete application package by the closing date, including responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, a resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, transcripts, and proof of education enrollment. Applications are submitted through the USAJOBS portal. The application process involves multiple evaluations, and veterans' preference applies. Applicants will be notified of their application status at various stages of the process.
