Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA, USA
Chief Human Resources Officer - 101412
Division: OP - Operations
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and is the birthplace of great team science performed in the service of the public good. Since its founding in the 1930s, a host of award-winning scientists – including 16 Nobel Prize winners – have called the Lab home. The individual and collective talents of the remarkable people who work at Berkeley Lab represent the most important asset we have to carry out our mission of providing science solutions for the nation’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a strategic leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer to provide vision and direction for Berkeley Lab’s critical Human Resources function, which serves a population of ~4,000. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, this position is a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Laboratory Director and a key member of the Laboratory Operations Senior Leadership Team.
This position also directs the HR Division, which encompasses the offices of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Systems, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Policy & Compliance, and Project Management and Business Process Improvement. As Division Director, the position leads a talented 95-person team, including Business Partners dedicated to the Lab’s 22 Science and 7 Operations Divisions, specialized Centers of Expertise, and Shared Services group.
The Chief Human Resources Officer develops and implements long-term strategic plans to ensure strong pipelines for future hiring needs. They oversee critical tactical and operational HR activities, and innovate and modernize processes where appropriate. This position ensures compliance with all HR-related federal and state laws and regulations, adhering to applicable University of California (UC) policies and DOE contractual requirements. They will also be an integral part of the Lab’s ongoing focus to enhance both recruitment and the employee experience. This effort is a collaboration with other key offices across the Lab, including: Learning and Culture; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA); Strategic Communications, and Career Pathways.
We are looking for candidates who are prepared to successfully navigate the changing talent landscape and manage an inter-generational workforce alongside the rapid technology developments that impact the skills and capabilities employees need to have both now and in the future. We need an effective communicator who can inspire, motivate, and engage a hybrid workforce and help to continue to build our culture of inclusion and collaboration. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of success developing hiring and retention strategies, building and inspiring a team of high-performing HR professionals, influencing change, and making sound business decisions in a large, complex organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide vision, leadership, creativity, and strategic direction that ensures Berkeley Lab’s human resources strategy and long-term workforce supports its scientific mission now and in the future.
• Partner with senior leadership on laboratory-wide people stewardship initiatives. Develop and execute HR strategic plan that aligns with the Laboratory’s mission, values, and business objectives.
• Manage HR Division resources, including the administration of 95 employees and an annual budget of $18 million, to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of service delivered. Cultivate an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Provide oversight for all people development processes, including succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and reporting and analytics on people-related metrics and trends.
• Develop and implement effective and strategic employee programs designed to enhance employee capabilities, engagement and motivation.
• Provide strategic oversight, direction, development and optimization of HR business processes and information technology systems. Innovate and modernize as appropriate to meet current and anticipated business requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including UC Office of the President, DOE, and internal Berkeley Lab partners and customers, through constructive communication, integrity, and transparency.
• Play a key role in the development of the Laboratory’s HR Capital Strategic Plan; work closely with HR liaisons at the UC Office of the President, DOE Berkeley Site Office, and DOE, ensuring support for the plan’s strategic and operational direction.
• Accountable for Laboratory HR management policies that ensure effective management and administration in compliance with all relevant federal and contractual requirements. Work closely with HR leaders at the other National Laboratories and in the UC system to inform the development of HR-related policies and processes.
• Foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible HR experience and a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the design and implementation of an HR Strategic Plan with modern HR practices aligned with the organization’s mission and unique needs.
• Broad business process transformation experience, including previous success at leading change, driving execution and adoption of strategic programs and innovative business processes across large teams in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic member of a senior executive team, including providing effective advice and counsel to senior leaders managing their organizations and human capital strategies.
• Experienced in leading a highly effective, engaged, innovative, and productive HR organization of comparable complexity and scope that translates to a scientific/discovery research organization.
• Track record of upgrading organizational capability through the development of a strong recruitment function and highly effective workforce.
• Demonstrated success working in a complex labor environment.
• Track record implementing process improvements in the HR function to provide efficient, accurate, and trending performance data and analyses to line management to support their decision processes.
• Inspiring, visionary, and collaborative leader who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust, productive relationships.
• Demonstrated abilities as a skilled communicator with outstanding interpersonal, relationship building, advocacy, and negotiation skills applied across a broad spectrum of constituents and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of HR management and best practices in the major functional areas of HR, as well as employment law and related governmental regulations.
• Commitment to upholding the Lab’s stewardship responsibilities, especially with regard to the Lab’s research, people, and resources, and ensuring that it remains a valuable national asset.
Application Guidelines:
• For full consideration, please submit your resume and letter of interest by May 20, 2024.
• The cover letter should highlight your interest in the role, relevant HR and leadership experience (including team size and scope), significant accomplishments, as well as contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Notes:
• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt from overtime pay (paid monthly).
• This position is expected to pay $300,000 to $375,000 annually; salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal leadership peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• The Chief Human Resources Officer position is a career position appointed by and serving at the discretion of the Laboratory Director. This appointment is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Berkeley Lab, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of the Lab.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=281735 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
About Berkeley Lab:
Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship (https://stewardship.lbl.gov/), which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive. The Laboratory has a dynamic workforce of about 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/ideaberkeleylab/) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links:
Know your rights, click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) for the supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)under 41 CFR 60-1.4.
Full Time
Chief Human Resources Officer - 101412
Division: OP - Operations
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and is the birthplace of great team science performed in the service of the public good. Since its founding in the 1930s, a host of award-winning scientists – including 16 Nobel Prize winners – have called the Lab home. The individual and collective talents of the remarkable people who work at Berkeley Lab represent the most important asset we have to carry out our mission of providing science solutions for the nation’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a strategic leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer to provide vision and direction for Berkeley Lab’s critical Human Resources function, which serves a population of ~4,000. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, this position is a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Laboratory Director and a key member of the Laboratory Operations Senior Leadership Team.
This position also directs the HR Division, which encompasses the offices of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Systems, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Policy & Compliance, and Project Management and Business Process Improvement. As Division Director, the position leads a talented 95-person team, including Business Partners dedicated to the Lab’s 22 Science and 7 Operations Divisions, specialized Centers of Expertise, and Shared Services group.
The Chief Human Resources Officer develops and implements long-term strategic plans to ensure strong pipelines for future hiring needs. They oversee critical tactical and operational HR activities, and innovate and modernize processes where appropriate. This position ensures compliance with all HR-related federal and state laws and regulations, adhering to applicable University of California (UC) policies and DOE contractual requirements. They will also be an integral part of the Lab’s ongoing focus to enhance both recruitment and the employee experience. This effort is a collaboration with other key offices across the Lab, including: Learning and Culture; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA); Strategic Communications, and Career Pathways.
We are looking for candidates who are prepared to successfully navigate the changing talent landscape and manage an inter-generational workforce alongside the rapid technology developments that impact the skills and capabilities employees need to have both now and in the future. We need an effective communicator who can inspire, motivate, and engage a hybrid workforce and help to continue to build our culture of inclusion and collaboration. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of success developing hiring and retention strategies, building and inspiring a team of high-performing HR professionals, influencing change, and making sound business decisions in a large, complex organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide vision, leadership, creativity, and strategic direction that ensures Berkeley Lab’s human resources strategy and long-term workforce supports its scientific mission now and in the future.
• Partner with senior leadership on laboratory-wide people stewardship initiatives. Develop and execute HR strategic plan that aligns with the Laboratory’s mission, values, and business objectives.
• Manage HR Division resources, including the administration of 95 employees and an annual budget of $18 million, to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of service delivered. Cultivate an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Provide oversight for all people development processes, including succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and reporting and analytics on people-related metrics and trends.
• Develop and implement effective and strategic employee programs designed to enhance employee capabilities, engagement and motivation.
• Provide strategic oversight, direction, development and optimization of HR business processes and information technology systems. Innovate and modernize as appropriate to meet current and anticipated business requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including UC Office of the President, DOE, and internal Berkeley Lab partners and customers, through constructive communication, integrity, and transparency.
• Play a key role in the development of the Laboratory’s HR Capital Strategic Plan; work closely with HR liaisons at the UC Office of the President, DOE Berkeley Site Office, and DOE, ensuring support for the plan’s strategic and operational direction.
• Accountable for Laboratory HR management policies that ensure effective management and administration in compliance with all relevant federal and contractual requirements. Work closely with HR leaders at the other National Laboratories and in the UC system to inform the development of HR-related policies and processes.
• Foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible HR experience and a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the design and implementation of an HR Strategic Plan with modern HR practices aligned with the organization’s mission and unique needs.
• Broad business process transformation experience, including previous success at leading change, driving execution and adoption of strategic programs and innovative business processes across large teams in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic member of a senior executive team, including providing effective advice and counsel to senior leaders managing their organizations and human capital strategies.
• Experienced in leading a highly effective, engaged, innovative, and productive HR organization of comparable complexity and scope that translates to a scientific/discovery research organization.
• Track record of upgrading organizational capability through the development of a strong recruitment function and highly effective workforce.
• Demonstrated success working in a complex labor environment.
• Track record implementing process improvements in the HR function to provide efficient, accurate, and trending performance data and analyses to line management to support their decision processes.
• Inspiring, visionary, and collaborative leader who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust, productive relationships.
• Demonstrated abilities as a skilled communicator with outstanding interpersonal, relationship building, advocacy, and negotiation skills applied across a broad spectrum of constituents and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of HR management and best practices in the major functional areas of HR, as well as employment law and related governmental regulations.
• Commitment to upholding the Lab’s stewardship responsibilities, especially with regard to the Lab’s research, people, and resources, and ensuring that it remains a valuable national asset.
Application Guidelines:
• For full consideration, please submit your resume and letter of interest by May 20, 2024.
• The cover letter should highlight your interest in the role, relevant HR and leadership experience (including team size and scope), significant accomplishments, as well as contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Notes:
• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt from overtime pay (paid monthly).
• This position is expected to pay $300,000 to $375,000 annually; salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal leadership peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• The Chief Human Resources Officer position is a career position appointed by and serving at the discretion of the Laboratory Director. This appointment is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Berkeley Lab, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of the Lab.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=281735 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
About Berkeley Lab:
Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship (https://stewardship.lbl.gov/), which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive. The Laboratory has a dynamic workforce of about 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/ideaberkeleylab/) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links:
Know your rights, click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) for the supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)under 41 CFR 60-1.4.
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The Fall 2024 SEC Scholars Legal Program will tentatively begin on the following dates:
8/26/2024- 11/01/2024 9/09/2024- 11/15/2024
Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Fall. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees 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. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Fall 2024 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)
Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement.
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Requirements Conditions of Employment UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must be enrolled as an 1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M. law student during the Fall 2024 term. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. 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. 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. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. GPA: You must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application. You must submit proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date. STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service. 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. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is August 26 and September 09, 2024. You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be
eligible for this program. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. Qualifications Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Legal Program:
You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school 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 volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Legal Program. All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Education
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See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Required, Writing Sample: Your legal writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
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The Fall 2024 SEC Scholars Legal Program will tentatively begin on the following dates:
8/26/2024- 11/01/2024 9/09/2024- 11/15/2024
Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Fall. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees 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. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Fall 2024 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)
Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement.
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Requirements Conditions of Employment UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must be enrolled as an 1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M. law student during the Fall 2024 term. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. 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. 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. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. GPA: You must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application. You must submit proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date. STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service. 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. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is August 26 and September 09, 2024. You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be
eligible for this program. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. Qualifications Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Legal Program:
You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school 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 volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Legal Program. All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Education
You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.
See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please join us at one of our information sessions.
Information Session Links:
Friday, April 05, 2024; 1:30 - 2:30 pm (ET) - Register Here
Tuesday, April 09, 2024; 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET) - Register Here 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.
Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits Help
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Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Required, Writing Sample: Your legal writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
A screen shot of the semester class schedule, An official letter of enrollment , or Listed on the official transcript The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution). Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Screenshots of documents should be legible. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC
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Duties
The Fall 2024 SEC Scholars Business Program will tentatively begin on the following dates:
8/26/2024-11/01/2024 9/09/2024-11/15/202
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. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Business Program will be full-time or part-time during the Fall. Work schedule 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. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking undergraduate/graduate students to volunteer with us during the Fall 2024 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)
Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement.
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Requirements Conditions of Employment UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must be enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student for the Fall 2024 term. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. 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. 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. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. GPA: You must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application. You must submit proof of enrollment at an accredited college/university by the selection date. STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a student during your volunteer service. 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. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is August 26 and September 09, 2024. You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be
eligible for this program. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. 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 Business Program:
You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree at an accredited college or univeristy 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 volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Business Program. All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Education
You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.
See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please join us at one of our information sessions.
Information Session Links:
Friday, April 05, 2024; 1:30 - 2:30 pm (ET) - Register Here
Tuesday, April 09, 2024; 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET) - Register Here 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.
Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits Help
Review our benefits Help
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
A screen shot of the semester class schedule, An official letter of enrollment , or Listed on the official transcript The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution). Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Screenshots of documents should be legible. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Duties
The Fall 2024 SEC Scholars Business Program will tentatively begin on the following dates:
8/26/2024-11/01/2024 9/09/2024-11/15/202
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. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Business Program will be full-time or part-time during the Fall. Work schedule 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. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking undergraduate/graduate students to volunteer with us during the Fall 2024 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub)
Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement.
Help
Requirements Conditions of Employment UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must be enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student for the Fall 2024 term. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. 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. 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. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. GPA: You must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application. You must submit proof of enrollment at an accredited college/university by the selection date. STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a student during your volunteer service. 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. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is August 26 and September 09, 2024. You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be
eligible for this program. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. 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 Business Program:
You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree at an accredited college or univeristy 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 volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Business Program. All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Education
You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection.
See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please join us at one of our information sessions.
Information Session Links:
Friday, April 05, 2024; 1:30 - 2:30 pm (ET) - Register Here
Tuesday, April 09, 2024; 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET) - Register Here 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.
Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency.
Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits Help
Review our benefits Help
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include:
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following:
A screen shot of the semester class schedule, An official letter of enrollment , or Listed on the official transcript The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution). Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Screenshots of documents should be legible. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Full Time
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Commonpoint Queens is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout Queens, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 77,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint Queens has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a budget of about $70 MM, a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and close to 70 sites in the five boroughs (although mainly concentrated in Queens).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Within our holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice framework, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and manage a team of roughly 15. The CFO has primary responsibility for overseeing and directing fiscal strategy, financial management, accounting, compliance, and investment activities in support of the goals and mission of Commonpoint Queens.
The successful candidate will partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop strategies that support organizational growth, financial stability, and agency impact goals. The CFO also seeks ways to continuously improve the finance department to align with organizational values and expand community investment opportunities. The CFO ensures compliance with relevant laws and contractual requirements and manages organizational risks and liabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Oversight and Management
Develop credibility for the agency’s financial operations by providing practical, timely, and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, cash management, and financial trends and by effectively managing solutions to agency challenges to assist the CEO, the Board, and others on the Leadership Team in leading the organization and fulfilling the mission.
Oversee the comptroller and accounting department to ensure timely completion of monthly general ledger management and accounting close, e.g., accruals, deferred revenue, sub-ledger reconciliation and other monthly closing procedures.
Lead and manage the different branches of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely budget reporting and financial projections.
Supervise, train, and develop the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contracts Management, and Payroll.
Maintain all banking relationships and initiate strategies to strengthen cash position.
Collaborate with the accounting department to leverage financial software to ensure the precision of information, facilitate informed decision-making and guide the formulation of effective policies.
Financial Analysis, Strategy, and Budgeting
Spearhead financial growth strategies that respond to the dynamic landscape of Commonpoint Queens. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization and its mission, values, and programs.
Establish budget and forecast preparation guidelines and prepare the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO, Senior Leaders, and the Board of Directors.
Drive strategy around continually improving the budgeting process by educating department directors and managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism with a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
Engage and play a leadership role in the Board Finance and Investment Committees to develop short, and long-term financial plans and projections.
Compliance and Internal Controls
Oversee the agency audit process and manage the relationship with external auditors. Ensure smooth processes for contract audits.
Monitor compliance with grant record-keeping and billing requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, including an annual A-133.
Oversee the finance department’s grants management division to ensure that grants are tracked and matched with corresponding expenses within the accounting system.
ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The ideal CFO will be forward-thinking, people-focused, and strategic about financial management and budgeting, community building, team development, and urban engagement. The successful candidate will be a highly credible and accomplished financial strategist, leader and manager, committed to the mission, vision, and values of Commonpoint Queens and energized by its impact in the community.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years senior level financial experience in the nonprofit sector and/or equivalent business experience, with at least 10 years in a senior management position.
A strong track record of understanding and managing government contracts, including regulatory compliance, negotiation, and change management.
Possess strong analytical skills and have a data-driven approach; adept at informing, creating, and managing budgets.
Demonstrated success leveraging exceptional strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills to improve systems and processes, navigate complexity, overcome challenges, and achieve impact. Strong systems skills required.
Ability to balance the demands of big-picture strategy with day-to-day orientation to details.
Record of accomplishments building and leading effective teams and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
A high EQ, and a capacity for embracing change, fostering a team culture that is adaptable, and skillfully guiding individuals through transitions with a reassuring and steady leadership approach.
Clear and effective communicator with extensive experience presenting to executives and boards.
Approachable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to inspire trust and motivate staff.
Experience intentionally using financial software to produce timely and accurate data.
High standard of ethics, integrity, respect, and humility.
The incoming CFO will bring the following professional and personal attributes to Commonpoint Queens:
Not-for-profit experience: You’ve worked in a not-for-profit agency, understand regulatory compliance expectations of public funding (Federal, State and City-level) and understand some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the territory.
Strategic and financial expertise : You will bring experience, insight and a data-driven approach to the executive and board meetings. This insight will provide you with the ability to creatively problem-solve, make decisions, and implement changes quickly and soundly.
Growth and innovation : You will be energized by the potential for compelling opportunities and tackling new problems through programs. You will have the ability to evaluate long-term budgetary strategic direction, help develop strategy, and build the team to execute on it. You also thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and inclusive environment.
Building high-performing teams: You have a framework for how organizations build, manage, retain, and inspire great teams. You know leading a team requires incredible communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assimilate a high volume of information across disciplines and departments.
Inspiring and thoughtful communications: Your ability to craft the right message to the team in a variety of situations will help the organization stay connected, aligned, and focused.
EDUCATION: BA/BS required; MBA, CPA, CFA, CFP or equivalent advanced accounting and financial experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary range for this role is $225,000 - $240,000 commensurate with experience.
Commonpoint Queens provides a suite of competitive benefits including health insurance (including dental & vision), FSA, a 403(b) Plan and Pension Plan, Life Insurance, and a generous and flexible PTO system.
LOCATION & EXPECTATIONS: This position reports to offices located in Little Neck, and Forest Hills, Queens with some flexibility. Presence at other locations within NYC may be required, in addition to evening/weekend hours as needed.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter AND resume in confidence here .
Commonpoint Queens provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local Eastern Queens/Western Long Island communities to consider applying for this employment opportunity.
Full Time
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Commonpoint Queens is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout Queens, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 77,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint Queens has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a budget of about $70 MM, a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and close to 70 sites in the five boroughs (although mainly concentrated in Queens).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Within our holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice framework, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and manage a team of roughly 15. The CFO has primary responsibility for overseeing and directing fiscal strategy, financial management, accounting, compliance, and investment activities in support of the goals and mission of Commonpoint Queens.
The successful candidate will partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop strategies that support organizational growth, financial stability, and agency impact goals. The CFO also seeks ways to continuously improve the finance department to align with organizational values and expand community investment opportunities. The CFO ensures compliance with relevant laws and contractual requirements and manages organizational risks and liabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Oversight and Management
Develop credibility for the agency’s financial operations by providing practical, timely, and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, cash management, and financial trends and by effectively managing solutions to agency challenges to assist the CEO, the Board, and others on the Leadership Team in leading the organization and fulfilling the mission.
Oversee the comptroller and accounting department to ensure timely completion of monthly general ledger management and accounting close, e.g., accruals, deferred revenue, sub-ledger reconciliation and other monthly closing procedures.
Lead and manage the different branches of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely budget reporting and financial projections.
Supervise, train, and develop the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contracts Management, and Payroll.
Maintain all banking relationships and initiate strategies to strengthen cash position.
Collaborate with the accounting department to leverage financial software to ensure the precision of information, facilitate informed decision-making and guide the formulation of effective policies.
Financial Analysis, Strategy, and Budgeting
Spearhead financial growth strategies that respond to the dynamic landscape of Commonpoint Queens. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization and its mission, values, and programs.
Establish budget and forecast preparation guidelines and prepare the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO, Senior Leaders, and the Board of Directors.
Drive strategy around continually improving the budgeting process by educating department directors and managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism with a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
Engage and play a leadership role in the Board Finance and Investment Committees to develop short, and long-term financial plans and projections.
Compliance and Internal Controls
Oversee the agency audit process and manage the relationship with external auditors. Ensure smooth processes for contract audits.
Monitor compliance with grant record-keeping and billing requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, including an annual A-133.
Oversee the finance department’s grants management division to ensure that grants are tracked and matched with corresponding expenses within the accounting system.
ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The ideal CFO will be forward-thinking, people-focused, and strategic about financial management and budgeting, community building, team development, and urban engagement. The successful candidate will be a highly credible and accomplished financial strategist, leader and manager, committed to the mission, vision, and values of Commonpoint Queens and energized by its impact in the community.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years senior level financial experience in the nonprofit sector and/or equivalent business experience, with at least 10 years in a senior management position.
A strong track record of understanding and managing government contracts, including regulatory compliance, negotiation, and change management.
Possess strong analytical skills and have a data-driven approach; adept at informing, creating, and managing budgets.
Demonstrated success leveraging exceptional strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills to improve systems and processes, navigate complexity, overcome challenges, and achieve impact. Strong systems skills required.
Ability to balance the demands of big-picture strategy with day-to-day orientation to details.
Record of accomplishments building and leading effective teams and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
A high EQ, and a capacity for embracing change, fostering a team culture that is adaptable, and skillfully guiding individuals through transitions with a reassuring and steady leadership approach.
Clear and effective communicator with extensive experience presenting to executives and boards.
Approachable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to inspire trust and motivate staff.
Experience intentionally using financial software to produce timely and accurate data.
High standard of ethics, integrity, respect, and humility.
The incoming CFO will bring the following professional and personal attributes to Commonpoint Queens:
Not-for-profit experience: You’ve worked in a not-for-profit agency, understand regulatory compliance expectations of public funding (Federal, State and City-level) and understand some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the territory.
Strategic and financial expertise : You will bring experience, insight and a data-driven approach to the executive and board meetings. This insight will provide you with the ability to creatively problem-solve, make decisions, and implement changes quickly and soundly.
Growth and innovation : You will be energized by the potential for compelling opportunities and tackling new problems through programs. You will have the ability to evaluate long-term budgetary strategic direction, help develop strategy, and build the team to execute on it. You also thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and inclusive environment.
Building high-performing teams: You have a framework for how organizations build, manage, retain, and inspire great teams. You know leading a team requires incredible communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assimilate a high volume of information across disciplines and departments.
Inspiring and thoughtful communications: Your ability to craft the right message to the team in a variety of situations will help the organization stay connected, aligned, and focused.
EDUCATION: BA/BS required; MBA, CPA, CFA, CFP or equivalent advanced accounting and financial experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary range for this role is $225,000 - $240,000 commensurate with experience.
Commonpoint Queens provides a suite of competitive benefits including health insurance (including dental & vision), FSA, a 403(b) Plan and Pension Plan, Life Insurance, and a generous and flexible PTO system.
LOCATION & EXPECTATIONS: This position reports to offices located in Little Neck, and Forest Hills, Queens with some flexibility. Presence at other locations within NYC may be required, in addition to evening/weekend hours as needed.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter AND resume in confidence here .
Commonpoint Queens provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local Eastern Queens/Western Long Island communities to consider applying for this employment opportunity.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC
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 selectees 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.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with us during the Summer 2024 program at the SEC. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices, but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic & Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of the Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of the Information Technology (OIT) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Summer) OR full-time or part-time (Fall/Spring). This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. The anticipated start date of this position is Month DD, YYYY. 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 and claim 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 Additional information Benefits include Federal paid holidays and other benefits which may include a flexible work schedule. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long term care insurance. As a federal employee, selectees are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate you for your travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these includes:
Required : Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Optional, Cover Letter. Required, Unofficial transcript: You must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from Spring 2023 academic term that includes grades to verify GPA eligibility. If this is your first academic term at your current institution (e.g. transfer, LL.M. students), you must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from your previous institution. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Required, proof of education enrollment in addition to unofficial transcript : If your unofficial transcript displays future enrollment, you may submit the same document for this requirement, otherwise please provide proof of enrollment for at least the Fall 2023 academic term. If selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your continued enrollment prior to finalizing your internship offer. Additionally , for students that have been accepted for enrollment, but do not yet have an unofficial transcript please provide your acceptance letter provided by the academic institution. Required if applicable, Veteran's Preference Documentation: DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc. Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Screenshots of documents should be legible. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.). Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 selectees 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.
The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with us during the Summer 2024 program at the SEC. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices, but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic & Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of the Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of the Information Technology (OIT) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Summer) OR full-time or part-time (Fall/Spring). This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. The anticipated start date of this position is Month DD, YYYY. 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 and claim 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 Additional information Benefits include Federal paid holidays and other benefits which may include a flexible work schedule. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long term care insurance. As a federal employee, selectees are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate you for your travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these includes:
Required : Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Optional, Cover Letter. Required, Unofficial transcript: You must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from Spring 2023 academic term that includes grades to verify GPA eligibility. If this is your first academic term at your current institution (e.g. transfer, LL.M. students), you must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from your previous institution. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Required, proof of education enrollment in addition to unofficial transcript : If your unofficial transcript displays future enrollment, you may submit the same document for this requirement, otherwise please provide proof of enrollment for at least the Fall 2023 academic term. If selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your continued enrollment prior to finalizing your internship offer. Additionally , for students that have been accepted for enrollment, but do not yet have an unofficial transcript please provide your acceptance letter provided by the academic institution. Required if applicable, Veteran's Preference Documentation: DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc. Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Screenshots of documents should be legible. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.). Your full name should be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
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 Spring. This will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees 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.
The following divisions and offices within our Washington, D.C. Headquarters location are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with us during the Spring 2024 program at the SEC. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices, but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic & Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of the Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of the Information Technology (OIT) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. The anticipated start date of this position is January 15, 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 Anthropology Applied Economics Biology Biostatistics Bio-Technology Blockchain Technology Business Analytics Business/Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Contracts/Purchasing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Management Data Science Distributed Ledger Technology Econometrics/Quantitative Economics Electrical/Computer Engineering English Finance Financial Technology (FinTech) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Government Graphic/Web Design History Human Resource Management Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Information Systems Information Technology International Affairs Journalism Labor Relations Library Sciences Literature Management/Project Management Marketing Mathematics Operations Research Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Quantitative Methods Social Media Social Sciences Sociology Statistics Systems Engineering 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-03 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 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 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 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 and claim 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.
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 Additional information Benefits include Federal paid holidays and other benefits which may include a flexible work schedule. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long term care insurance. As a federal employee, selectees are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate you for your travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. Read more Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name must be included on all documents, these includes:
Required : Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Required, Cover Letter. Required, Unofficial transcript: You must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from the Spring 2023 academic term that includes grades to verify GPA eligibility. If this is your first academic term at your current institution (e.g. transfer, LL.M. students), you must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from your previous institution. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Required, proof of education enrollment in addition to unofficial transcript : If your unofficial transcript displays future enrollment, you may submit the same document for this requirement, otherwise please provide proof of enrollment for at least the Fall 2023 academic term. If selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your continued enrollment prior to finalizing your internship offer. Additionally , for students that have been accepted for enrollment, but do not yet have an unofficial transcript please provide your acceptance letter provided by the academic institution. Required if applicable, Veteran's Preference Documentation: DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc. Optional, Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible . Screenshots of documents will not be accepted. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.). Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips : Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature .
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 Spring. This will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees 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.
The following divisions and offices within our Washington, D.C. Headquarters location are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with us during the Spring 2024 program at the SEC. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices, but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic & Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of the Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of the Information Technology (OIT) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. The anticipated start date of this position is January 15, 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 Anthropology Applied Economics Biology Biostatistics Bio-Technology Blockchain Technology Business Analytics Business/Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Contracts/Purchasing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Management Data Science Distributed Ledger Technology Econometrics/Quantitative Economics Electrical/Computer Engineering English Finance Financial Technology (FinTech) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Government Graphic/Web Design History Human Resource Management Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Information Systems Information Technology International Affairs Journalism Labor Relations Library Sciences Literature Management/Project Management Marketing Mathematics Operations Research Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Quantitative Methods Social Media Social Sciences Sociology Statistics Systems Engineering 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In order to qualify for this position at the grade GS/SK-03 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 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 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 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 and claim 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.
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 Additional information Benefits include Federal paid holidays and other benefits which may include a flexible work schedule. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long term care insurance. As a federal employee, selectees are eligible to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate you for your travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. Read more Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name must be included on all documents, these includes:
Required : Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Required, Cover Letter. Required, Unofficial transcript: You must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from the Spring 2023 academic term that includes grades to verify GPA eligibility. If this is your first academic term at your current institution (e.g. transfer, LL.M. students), you must provide your most recent unofficial transcript from your previous institution. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Required, proof of education enrollment in addition to unofficial transcript : If your unofficial transcript displays future enrollment, you may submit the same document for this requirement, otherwise please provide proof of enrollment for at least the Fall 2023 academic term. If selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your continued enrollment prior to finalizing your internship offer. Additionally , for students that have been accepted for enrollment, but do not yet have an unofficial transcript please provide your acceptance letter provided by the academic institution. Required if applicable, Veteran's Preference Documentation: DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc. Optional, Writing Sample: Your writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USAJobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible . Screenshots of documents will not be accepted. Your application materials should not contain photographs . Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.). Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips : Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USAJobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF, or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USAJobs preview feature .
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
What We Do
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 500 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a dedicated, experienced, and exceptionally talented team working collaboratively to serve the community. In 2021, SBCS was honored to receive the inaugural “Inspire & Enable Award” from the San Diego Foundation for its incredible achievement in enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in the San Diego region. A well-respected leader in the community, President & CEO, Kathryn Lembo attributed the recognition to the hard work and commitment of SBCS’ staff. Since joining SBCS in 1982, Kathryn has transformed the organization from a tiny drop-in center for drug-abusing teens, into one of the largest social service and community development agencies serving San Diego County. The organization has achieved tremendous organic growth, based on a highly supportive family-like culture focused on the personal and professional growth of each team member.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary – $250,000 - $275,000 DOE/Neg. • Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance. • 403(b) retirement plan, SBCS will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 10%, vested at 100% on the 6th year of employment. • 18 paid days off, 10 days of accrued paid sick days per year, and 13 paid holidays. • Flexible spending accounts and dependent care.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based out of SBCS’ main office at 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exciting time to join SBCS as the organization embarks on its most ambitious fundraising and branding campaign ever. In addition to investing in programs, the campaign includes ground-up construction of a new administration and services center, located in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will manage a $61 million annual operating budget, with overall strategic and operational responsibility for SBCS’ Finance and Accounting department, including payroll. They will lead an exceptionally talented team, managing one direct report and a team of 15 staff. Serving as a key thought partner to the CEO, the CFO will work across every area of the organization, partnering with the Board, leadership, and staff on organizational planning, development, and assessment activities. This high-profile and extremely collaborative position will also represent the organization externally, partnering with executives at other leading organizations on coordinated initiatives that align with SBCS’ mission. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strategic financial leader with a track record of supporting a growing organization to meet future expansion.
Priority areas in the first 12 months include:
• Build a deep understanding of the community, cultivating relationships with stakeholders. • Become ingrained in the organization, building relationships with the team, and becoming familiar with SBCS’ history, programs, partners, and contracts. • Analyze SBCS’ current organizational structure, with a focus on the finance and accounting systems; recommend opportunities for streamlining and modernization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as an internal consultant to the CEO, Board, VP of Program Operations, VP of Business Operations, and other key stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations and suggesting proactive strategies to keep SBCS on track. • Prepare, monitor, and update the annual operating budget. • Coordinate and compile all necessary documents for the annual agency audit. • Prepare and monitor contract budgets, forecasts, and internal financial plans and processes. • Support accounting, general ledger, and operations functions, ensuring that systems are in place to guarantee timeliness and accuracy. • Drive best financial practices within SBCS through standard operating procedures, and keep the senior leadership team, Board, and staff up to date on SBCS' financial status. • Serve as a point of reference for all growth plans and projects within SBCS. • Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed to monitor, evaluate, and optimize cash flow and liquidity. • Build relationships with stakeholders and service providers including banks, funders, vendors, and outside consultants. • Utilize technology to optimize all reporting and analytical functions. • Ensure SBCS meets critical regulatory and legal compliance benchmarks. • Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to achieve individual and organizational success. • Anticipate organizational needs and proactively propose solutions.
BACKGROUND PROFILE
• Committed to SBCS’ mission of service and support. • Strategic and hands-on approach to finance, accounting, and operations; adept at analysis, business planning, budget development, and forecasting. • Successful leadership and management experience in finance and business operations and proficiency with accounting software. • Demonstrated experience with audit, contract/grants management, legal compliance, and regulatory oversight. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts and technical data to stakeholders from non-finance related backgrounds. • Effective public speaker, including presentations to senior management, the Board, and outside stakeholders/partners. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff to achieve goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Thompson, Senior Director, Blair Search Partners 1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 sarah@blairsearchpartners.com
Full Time
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
What We Do
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 500 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a dedicated, experienced, and exceptionally talented team working collaboratively to serve the community. In 2021, SBCS was honored to receive the inaugural “Inspire & Enable Award” from the San Diego Foundation for its incredible achievement in enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in the San Diego region. A well-respected leader in the community, President & CEO, Kathryn Lembo attributed the recognition to the hard work and commitment of SBCS’ staff. Since joining SBCS in 1982, Kathryn has transformed the organization from a tiny drop-in center for drug-abusing teens, into one of the largest social service and community development agencies serving San Diego County. The organization has achieved tremendous organic growth, based on a highly supportive family-like culture focused on the personal and professional growth of each team member.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary – $250,000 - $275,000 DOE/Neg. • Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance. • 403(b) retirement plan, SBCS will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 10%, vested at 100% on the 6th year of employment. • 18 paid days off, 10 days of accrued paid sick days per year, and 13 paid holidays. • Flexible spending accounts and dependent care.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based out of SBCS’ main office at 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exciting time to join SBCS as the organization embarks on its most ambitious fundraising and branding campaign ever. In addition to investing in programs, the campaign includes ground-up construction of a new administration and services center, located in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will manage a $61 million annual operating budget, with overall strategic and operational responsibility for SBCS’ Finance and Accounting department, including payroll. They will lead an exceptionally talented team, managing one direct report and a team of 15 staff. Serving as a key thought partner to the CEO, the CFO will work across every area of the organization, partnering with the Board, leadership, and staff on organizational planning, development, and assessment activities. This high-profile and extremely collaborative position will also represent the organization externally, partnering with executives at other leading organizations on coordinated initiatives that align with SBCS’ mission. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strategic financial leader with a track record of supporting a growing organization to meet future expansion.
Priority areas in the first 12 months include:
• Build a deep understanding of the community, cultivating relationships with stakeholders. • Become ingrained in the organization, building relationships with the team, and becoming familiar with SBCS’ history, programs, partners, and contracts. • Analyze SBCS’ current organizational structure, with a focus on the finance and accounting systems; recommend opportunities for streamlining and modernization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as an internal consultant to the CEO, Board, VP of Program Operations, VP of Business Operations, and other key stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations and suggesting proactive strategies to keep SBCS on track. • Prepare, monitor, and update the annual operating budget. • Coordinate and compile all necessary documents for the annual agency audit. • Prepare and monitor contract budgets, forecasts, and internal financial plans and processes. • Support accounting, general ledger, and operations functions, ensuring that systems are in place to guarantee timeliness and accuracy. • Drive best financial practices within SBCS through standard operating procedures, and keep the senior leadership team, Board, and staff up to date on SBCS' financial status. • Serve as a point of reference for all growth plans and projects within SBCS. • Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed to monitor, evaluate, and optimize cash flow and liquidity. • Build relationships with stakeholders and service providers including banks, funders, vendors, and outside consultants. • Utilize technology to optimize all reporting and analytical functions. • Ensure SBCS meets critical regulatory and legal compliance benchmarks. • Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to achieve individual and organizational success. • Anticipate organizational needs and proactively propose solutions.
BACKGROUND PROFILE
• Committed to SBCS’ mission of service and support. • Strategic and hands-on approach to finance, accounting, and operations; adept at analysis, business planning, budget development, and forecasting. • Successful leadership and management experience in finance and business operations and proficiency with accounting software. • Demonstrated experience with audit, contract/grants management, legal compliance, and regulatory oversight. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts and technical data to stakeholders from non-finance related backgrounds. • Effective public speaker, including presentations to senior management, the Board, and outside stakeholders/partners. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff to achieve goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Thompson, Senior Director, Blair Search Partners 1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 sarah@blairsearchpartners.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The VP of Asset Management ensures that all properties within Eden’s portfolio maintain a strong financial position, comply with all contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements, and fulfill all internal and external reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for benchmarking, investor, and lender relationships as well as acquisition and refinancing of Eden’s portfolio. This position will lead and participate on cross-functional teams for the purpose of sharing department expertise from a broad perspective, to generate new ideas, better solutions and avert risk in both formal and informal settings. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, is a member of the Extended Leadership Team, and works closely with the senior management team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting and Financial Oversight
Monitor and report on operational and financial performance of the portfolio of properties relative to budgets and development portfolios, investor, and lender expectations.
Work with property management to ensure that annual budgets support property, portfolio, and organizational objectives by maximizing revenue and controlling expenses to maintain operating margins, adequate reserves and to cover debt service.
Provide regular long and short term projections of portfolio cash flows to Eden to be used in development of the corporate budget.
Design and provide various and sundry portfolio aggregating analytical reports as may be requested by the CFO, Executive Team, and external stakeholders.
Establish properties’ revenue strategy and oversee its implementation focusing on units subsidized by HUD, project based and tenant-based vouchers.
Analyze monthly financial statements. Identify trends and recommend action where appropriate.
Lead the effort to reposition assets including limited partner buy outs, debt restructuring, renovation planning, refinancing and coordination with Development department on re-syndications.
Work closely with Property and Corporate Accounting to manage and verify annual cash flow payments and distributions and review annual audited financial statements including engaging with independent auditors and other audit support as needed.
Lead oversight and problem solving for ‘Watchlist’ of troubled properties.
Oversee third party property management relationships and monitor the performance of the properties they manage. Manage onboarding and transitions to and from third party management companies, including those selected to manage Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Implement and ensure strong system of supervision to maintain the properties up to Eden’s standards. Review budgets, financials, and audits; evaluate companies’ overall performance and report regularly to Eden’s senior management team.
Seek and implement additional portfolio funding opportunities not involving re-syndication.
Manage LIHTC capital accounts through annual analysis and exit tax projections.
Oversee exit strategies and negotiations for LIHTC properties.
Regularly present portfolio oversight and other reports at the Finance and Property Operations Committees.
Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.
Acquisitions:
Provide overall management of the acquisition properties ownership transition process; liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with Acquisitions Team including Development Department and Property Management on new property acquisitions to ensure adequate budgeting and financial planning.
Assist with closing the financing for acquisitions and initial transition into operations – with particular focus on managing the relationship with the equity investor and ensuring that the business plan is implemented as planned.
Maintain relationships with equity investors through investment period.
Analyze performance of all acquisition properties. Draft and maintain reports to share key metrics with the board.
Property Performance and Condition
Work closely with Property Supervisors and CFO to evaluate financial performance against benchmarks established by investors, lenders, and the building’s operating pro forma.
Recommend financial restructuring as appropriate, including new re-syndication opportunities, refinancing old debt, partnership buyouts and rehabilitation projects.
Explore options for reducing costs and increasing energy efficiencies for housing projects.
Prepare financial evaluation and recommendations for any portfolio-wide initiatives including development proforma budgets, benchmarking, and utility analysis.
Monitor commercial properties’ performance and compliance with lease requirements.
Oversee implementation and maintenance of asset management databases. Design and roll out reports for company-wide use.
Design and maintain a risk rating system for the portfolio. Monitor performance and present findings to Eden’s leadership and Finance Committee.
Lead interdepartmental workgroups including property operations staff to design, evaluate and improve processes and procedures and new policies related to property financial performance and resident outcomes.
Lead strategic plan initiatives related to Eden’s portfolio and our residents.
Building Performance and Sustainability
Oversee company-wide sustainability efforts including energy, water, and trash.
Oversee establishment and maintenance of a formalized preventative maintenance program for the properties and develop and sustain a technology tool to monitor compliance at the sites.
Work with Property Operations and Facilities teams to develop and ascertain implementation of capital plans; assure adequate funding and approvals for such projects.
Compliance and Reporting
Develop and maintain ownership-level compliance and reporting system for the portfolio, including monthly and quarterly financial reports, annual audits, annual budgets.
Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, financing documents, regulatory agreements, and other sources of financial, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements in regard to timely reporting, reserves funding, surplus cash distributions and other requirements as needed.
Oversee a system of regular replacement, operating and other reserve draws that ensures properties’ long term financial sustainability.
Oversee responses to various requests for information from Regulatory Agencies, lenders, and investment partners.
Oversee annual preparation and submission of renewal of property tax exemptions for all properties.
Oversee initial filings for welfare exemption from property taxes.
Oversee annual preparation and submission of Annual Owner Certification (AOC), bond certifications, and other regulatory agencies’ annual reporting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises the Senior Asset Managers, Asset Managers, AD of Building Performance and Sustainability, Special Projects Analysts, and others as assigned. The position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Asset Management. Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Tax-Exempt Bonds, California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) preferred.
PREFFERED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Proven ability to direct departmental activities; lead by example; formulate and execute company-wide goals and objectives and assess achievement.
Superior leadership skills with emphasis in staff supervision and development, particularly during a time of organizational transition; strategic thinker.
Working knowledge of affordable housing programs, including but not limited to HUD programs, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax-Exempt Bonds, California Department of Housing and Community Development Programs, CalHFA, and locally administered programs including HOME and CDBG.
Demonstrated capacity in affordable housing financing and refinancing with expertise in building capital planning and implementation of renovation plans.
Knowledge of regulatory agreements and ability to interpret same.
Knowledge of landlord-tenant and fair housing laws and procedures.
Knowledge of basic employment laws as they relate to equal opportunity, hiring, training, promotion, evaluation, and termination.
Strong supervisory, personnel management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Computer literate. Proficient in Word and Excel. Experience with property management software (preferably Yardi).
Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving, interpersonal, decision-making, interpersonal and time management skills.
Ability to represent the company to public officials and community groups.
Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines.
Must be able and willing to travel to all company locations to carry out duties and responsibilities associated with the management of the portfolio.
Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment.
Commitment to the companies' goals and philosophy.
Proven ability to work with diverse groups in cooperative problem-solving and consensus building.
A passion for housing justice and equity is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands include writing/typing, use of computer and paper files, answering phones, attending meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis.
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The VP of Asset Management ensures that all properties within Eden’s portfolio maintain a strong financial position, comply with all contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements, and fulfill all internal and external reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for benchmarking, investor, and lender relationships as well as acquisition and refinancing of Eden’s portfolio. This position will lead and participate on cross-functional teams for the purpose of sharing department expertise from a broad perspective, to generate new ideas, better solutions and avert risk in both formal and informal settings. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, is a member of the Extended Leadership Team, and works closely with the senior management team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting and Financial Oversight
Monitor and report on operational and financial performance of the portfolio of properties relative to budgets and development portfolios, investor, and lender expectations.
Work with property management to ensure that annual budgets support property, portfolio, and organizational objectives by maximizing revenue and controlling expenses to maintain operating margins, adequate reserves and to cover debt service.
Provide regular long and short term projections of portfolio cash flows to Eden to be used in development of the corporate budget.
Design and provide various and sundry portfolio aggregating analytical reports as may be requested by the CFO, Executive Team, and external stakeholders.
Establish properties’ revenue strategy and oversee its implementation focusing on units subsidized by HUD, project based and tenant-based vouchers.
Analyze monthly financial statements. Identify trends and recommend action where appropriate.
Lead the effort to reposition assets including limited partner buy outs, debt restructuring, renovation planning, refinancing and coordination with Development department on re-syndications.
Work closely with Property and Corporate Accounting to manage and verify annual cash flow payments and distributions and review annual audited financial statements including engaging with independent auditors and other audit support as needed.
Lead oversight and problem solving for ‘Watchlist’ of troubled properties.
Oversee third party property management relationships and monitor the performance of the properties they manage. Manage onboarding and transitions to and from third party management companies, including those selected to manage Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Implement and ensure strong system of supervision to maintain the properties up to Eden’s standards. Review budgets, financials, and audits; evaluate companies’ overall performance and report regularly to Eden’s senior management team.
Seek and implement additional portfolio funding opportunities not involving re-syndication.
Manage LIHTC capital accounts through annual analysis and exit tax projections.
Oversee exit strategies and negotiations for LIHTC properties.
Regularly present portfolio oversight and other reports at the Finance and Property Operations Committees.
Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.
Acquisitions:
Provide overall management of the acquisition properties ownership transition process; liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with Acquisitions Team including Development Department and Property Management on new property acquisitions to ensure adequate budgeting and financial planning.
Assist with closing the financing for acquisitions and initial transition into operations – with particular focus on managing the relationship with the equity investor and ensuring that the business plan is implemented as planned.
Maintain relationships with equity investors through investment period.
Analyze performance of all acquisition properties. Draft and maintain reports to share key metrics with the board.
Property Performance and Condition
Work closely with Property Supervisors and CFO to evaluate financial performance against benchmarks established by investors, lenders, and the building’s operating pro forma.
Recommend financial restructuring as appropriate, including new re-syndication opportunities, refinancing old debt, partnership buyouts and rehabilitation projects.
Explore options for reducing costs and increasing energy efficiencies for housing projects.
Prepare financial evaluation and recommendations for any portfolio-wide initiatives including development proforma budgets, benchmarking, and utility analysis.
Monitor commercial properties’ performance and compliance with lease requirements.
Oversee implementation and maintenance of asset management databases. Design and roll out reports for company-wide use.
Design and maintain a risk rating system for the portfolio. Monitor performance and present findings to Eden’s leadership and Finance Committee.
Lead interdepartmental workgroups including property operations staff to design, evaluate and improve processes and procedures and new policies related to property financial performance and resident outcomes.
Lead strategic plan initiatives related to Eden’s portfolio and our residents.
Building Performance and Sustainability
Oversee company-wide sustainability efforts including energy, water, and trash.
Oversee establishment and maintenance of a formalized preventative maintenance program for the properties and develop and sustain a technology tool to monitor compliance at the sites.
Work with Property Operations and Facilities teams to develop and ascertain implementation of capital plans; assure adequate funding and approvals for such projects.
Compliance and Reporting
Develop and maintain ownership-level compliance and reporting system for the portfolio, including monthly and quarterly financial reports, annual audits, annual budgets.
Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, financing documents, regulatory agreements, and other sources of financial, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements in regard to timely reporting, reserves funding, surplus cash distributions and other requirements as needed.
Oversee a system of regular replacement, operating and other reserve draws that ensures properties’ long term financial sustainability.
Oversee responses to various requests for information from Regulatory Agencies, lenders, and investment partners.
Oversee annual preparation and submission of renewal of property tax exemptions for all properties.
Oversee initial filings for welfare exemption from property taxes.
Oversee annual preparation and submission of Annual Owner Certification (AOC), bond certifications, and other regulatory agencies’ annual reporting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises the Senior Asset Managers, Asset Managers, AD of Building Performance and Sustainability, Special Projects Analysts, and others as assigned. The position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Asset Management. Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Tax-Exempt Bonds, California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) preferred.
PREFFERED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Proven ability to direct departmental activities; lead by example; formulate and execute company-wide goals and objectives and assess achievement.
Superior leadership skills with emphasis in staff supervision and development, particularly during a time of organizational transition; strategic thinker.
Working knowledge of affordable housing programs, including but not limited to HUD programs, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax-Exempt Bonds, California Department of Housing and Community Development Programs, CalHFA, and locally administered programs including HOME and CDBG.
Demonstrated capacity in affordable housing financing and refinancing with expertise in building capital planning and implementation of renovation plans.
Knowledge of regulatory agreements and ability to interpret same.
Knowledge of landlord-tenant and fair housing laws and procedures.
Knowledge of basic employment laws as they relate to equal opportunity, hiring, training, promotion, evaluation, and termination.
Strong supervisory, personnel management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Computer literate. Proficient in Word and Excel. Experience with property management software (preferably Yardi).
Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving, interpersonal, decision-making, interpersonal and time management skills.
Ability to represent the company to public officials and community groups.
Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines.
Must be able and willing to travel to all company locations to carry out duties and responsibilities associated with the management of the portfolio.
Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment.
Commitment to the companies' goals and philosophy.
Proven ability to work with diverse groups in cooperative problem-solving and consensus building.
A passion for housing justice and equity is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands include writing/typing, use of computer and paper files, answering phones, attending meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis.