; competitive service (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) Student The term student means an individual enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education who is pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the institution of higher education. (b) Appointment (1) In general The head of an agency may make a time-limited appointment of a student, without regard to any provision of sections 3309 through 3319 and 3330, to a position in the competitive service at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below for which the student is qualified. (2) Restrictions An appointment under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Director. (c) Public notice (1) In general The head of an agency making an appointment under subsection (b) shall publicly advertise positions available under this section. (2) Requirements In carrying out paragraph (1), the head of an agency shall— (A) adhere to merit system principles; (B) advertise positions in a manner that provides for diverse and qualified applicants