Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. Applicant must currently be enrolled at least half-time in a degree or certificate seeking program at an accredited college, university, or professional school. Applicant should be enthusiastic about providing administrative support, have good organizational skills, and be able to work with minimal guidance. The student will gain valuable experience in areas such as office administration, inventory management, purchasing, spreadsheet development, database maintenance, records management, and overall office and administrative support. This must be verified in writing by the student's educational institution at the start of each semester or quarter.
Pay is dependent upon education and work experience.
As students progress in their studies, they may be eligible for promotions based on work performance, grade point average, and credits earned. All federal employees are required to have payments made by Direct Deposit. Students earn sick and annual leave, but are not eligible for retirement coverage or life insurance. Students are eligible for health insurance after one year of continuous service but are required to pay the full premium. Work schedules generally are flexible and can be designed to accommodate the academic needs of the student and the work-related needs of the Coastal Services Center.