The U.S. Government's Office of Personnel Management describes the Presidential Management Fellows Program as "a stepping stone to highly visible and respected leadership positions in the federal government." This two-year full-time fellowship is a leadership development program designed to groom recent graduates for careers in federal service. The fellowship includes 80 hours of training a year, rotations with different government agencies, and accelerated promotions. Most fellows start at a Grade 9 level, and receive full federal employee benefits. After the first year, PMFs are eligible for promotion GS-11 to GS-13. Federal agencies must offer fellows a permanent full-time position upon successful completion of the fellowship. More than 90 percent of PMFs convert to regular government service at a GS-12 level or above.
The deadline for submitting an application for the PMF Program is September 24, 2007. To apply you must first submit an application to SIS, who will review all applications and select nominees who meet PMF program qualifications. There is no limit on the number of applicants SIS can nominate, and all interested students are encouraged to apply. SIS has scheduled four information sessions for students interested in applying. The information sessions will be held in Clark 130 on the following dates:
Thursday, August 30, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 4, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, September 20, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
In 2005 and 2006, SIS led the country in the number of finalists selected for PMF. Historically, AU has ranked among the top three programs annually. Please attend one of the information sessions to learn more, or contact Mary Barton at 202-885-1607 for more information if you are unable to attend.