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Berklee

Student Library Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.97/hr

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate ... Student Library Assistants may work on special projects. Job duties and responsibilities:

Berklee

Career Center Graduate Assistant

Boston, MA

The Career Center Graduate Assistant often serves as a liaison between staff advisors and other student employees on various projects. In many situations, the Career Center Graduate Assistants will ...

Berklee

Student Assistant Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.97/hr

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate ... Project depending, you will also be expected to have the skills necessary to run a session on your ...

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Berklee

Guitar Department Student Assistant

Boston, MA

$16.45/hr

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate ... projects * Daily inventory of the Guitar Library * Oversee and manage the Faculty Lab/Room signout ...

Berklee

Performance Division Student Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.97/hr

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate ... Additional hours may be needed for special projects * Some evening and/or weekend hours may be ...

Emerson College

Part-Time Clinical Instructor

Boston, MA

$55/hr

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... * Assist in developing project goals and measuring outcomes * Supervise graduate students as they lead speech and language evaluation and therapy sessions. * Meet with students to provide feedback ...

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How much do graduate student project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student project assistant in Boston, MA is $18.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

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Student Assistant for The Library's Reference and Instruction Team

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA • On-site

$16.97/hr

Part-time

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Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
  • Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
  • Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
  • Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
  • Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.
  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
  • Federal Work Study student may apply.
  • In good disciplinary standing.
  • Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.
The Library's Reference, Instruction, and Engagement Team is seeking a friendly, self-motivated, and creative student worker to help support the Berklee community. This position includes answering patron questions via chat on the Library's website and creating educational content promoting library resources. Graduate students and undergraduates in their fourth semester or beyond are encouraged to apply.
This position starts at the beginning of September 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Chat live with the Berklee community on The Library's website answering their questions and recognizing when to refer to staff members
  • Attend monthly team meetings
  • Effectively navigate The Library's online resources
  • Support the team's instructional efforts, including creating content (e.g. displays, social media content, and instructional guides/videos), or similar activities
  • Assist library staff with conceptualizing and executing projects to promote our resources

Required Skills and Knowledge
  • Friendly, considerate, and public-service oriented
  • Comfortable interacting with Berklee students, staff, faculty, alumni, and outside researchers
  • Punctuality, dependability, and regular communication with supervisor and coworkers
  • Effective oral and written communication in English
  • Able to work independently under guidelines, and to refer problems when appropriate
  • Willingness to engage in a collaborative process to create unique learning experiences for the Berklee community

Preferred Skills and Knowledge
  • Previous library or customer service experience
  • Teaching or training experience
  • Video editing, animation, graphic design, or other content creation experience
  • Familiarity with library resources, catalogs, or database searching
  • Awareness of current events and topics that impact libraries and the "information ecosystem" for academics, students, and artists (ex. media literacy, fact-checking, machine learning tools, etc.)

Required application materials:
1. Resume or summary of your work experience
2. One paragraph communicating why you are interested in the position and how you'd be a good fit
Hours/week: 10-20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $16.97
Hiring Manager: Erin Finn

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