Berklee College of Music · 13 hours ago
Temporary Summer Programs International Advising Assistant
Berklee College of Music - Boston
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hrBerklee College of Music is seeking a Temporary Summer Programs International Advising Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for its international student population. The role involves assisting with immigration-related inquiries, maintaining outreach correspondence, and processing student documentation for Form I-20 requests.
Music
Responsibilities
Assisting with answering basic immigration-related inquiries from prospective students through email, telephone, and occasional Zoom meetings
Making prompt and effective contacts to assure that service-level goals are met (e.g., response time)
Maintaining outreach correspondence with the existing Summer Program international student body to ensure visa requirements are appropriately followed
Processing student documentation for Form I-20 requests, completing initial review of the file, and sending students’ digital Form I-20 once created
Supporting the Aspire: Five-Week check-in scheduled for July 5, 2026
Assuming additional responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; Demonstrated interest in international higher education and/or international affairs, global studies, or a related field preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to clearly and concisely explain policies and procedures by phone, virtually, and by email to students and families with varying levels of English proficiency
Customer service-oriented attitude
Ability to maintain professional composure and represent the department in a friendly, helpful manner, especially for sensitive cases that have been escalated from the customer service team
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse global student population
Strong organizational, administrative, and analytical skills that require meticulous attention to detail
Must be comfortable using standard office hardware and software, e.g., Apple OSX, Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.), Word, and Excel
Preferred
Salesforce CRM experience
Familiarity with music or other performing arts
Knowledge of a language other than English
Company
Berklee College of Music
The world’s preeminent college for the study of music
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deborah Cavalier
CEO Berklee Online / Senior Vice President Online Learning & Continuing Education
Stefano Falconi JD, MBA
Senior Advisor to the President, Interim CFO
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