About the Opportunity
Job Summary:
The Office of Global Services (OGS) at Northeastern University provides professional expertise and support services needed for F-1/J-1 nonimmigrant students and scholars to maintain compliance through comprehensive immigration advising, transitional programming, leadership skill development, cultural events, and more. The OGS Graduate Intern will gain hands-on experience in the field of international education, primarily focusing on providing student support services to international students and scholars. The OGS Graduate Intern will work closely with the full OGS team, gaining insight into the comprehensive immigration advising, supporting student inquiries, and providing event support with the student support and programming team. The OGS Graduate Intern may also have the opportunity to work on specific projects depending on individual interests and skill base.
This position will be based at the Boston campus for the duration of the Fall 2026 semester, September to December 2026. This is a part-time position, scheduled for 20-30 hours per week. The OGS Graduate Intern position is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week of on-campus work at the Boston campus, with occasional evenings for supporting events.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Supporting international students and scholars by planning and organizing programs and events, such as leading on-campus events, facilitating webinars, and supporting student organizations with programming efforts,
Initial screening and review of student e-form requests such as new student I-20 requests, travel endorsements, etc.
Working closely with the OGS Team to initiate and/or develop projects directly related to the functioning of the office and the experience of students throughout their lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications:
A graduate degree candidate in a field of study either directly or closely related to International Education
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a demanding work environment.
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:
$25/hrSkills Required
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in International Education or a closely related field
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a demanding work environment
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
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
