About the Opportunity
Background:
Established at Northeastern 39 years ago in 1983, Balfour Academy is an academic enrichment program for middle and high school students from Boston. Balfour supports 120 students from 7-12th grade each year. Balfour admits rising 7th graders who commit to spending every summer between 6th to 12th-grade on Northeastern’s campus for a 6-week, full-time, on-ground Summer Academy where they take academic classes and participate in experiential activities. During the school year, the 7-12th grade students attend twice-weekly tutoring and advising sessions. Balfour alumni who matriculate at Northeastern as undergraduate students provide mentoring and tutoring support to current Balfour students.
This scope of work is for a 6-week period beginning on June 24, 2026 and ending on July 31, 2026. Time commitment is 40 hours per week over the 6-week time frame. This work is conducted on-ground.
Responsibilities:
Support daily office needs including answering calls, collecting mail, responding to emails, confirming attendance and verifying absences
Support instructors with classroom needs and materials.
Record keeping and data collection
Support with Open House needs
Organize awards and programs for ceremony
Organize final evaluations for students at the conclusion of the Summer Academy.
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$20-$22/hour
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
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