Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Student Employment

Employment Opportunities

There are many resources and opportunities available for graduate students who seek employment during their time as at Brandeis. The GSAS Office of Professional Development provides specialized assistance that helps students in a variety of diverse career paths shore up their portfolios and connect with prospective employers and alums. Additional resources for both on and off campus employment can be found below.

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On Campus

Off Campus

International Students

Many international students work on campus while pursuing graduate study. You should consult the International Students and Scholars Office guidelines for international student employment before applying for on-campus positions. Please note that most international students are not eligible to work off-campus. All U.S. employers require employees to have an SSN. Please visit the International Students and Scholars Office for information on obtaining an SSN as an international student.

Union

PhD students who are serving as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Fellows are part of the SEIU, Local 509 PhD Student TA and TF union. PhD students serving as TAs or TFs are covered by the collective bargaining agreement during the time they are employed as a TA or TF. Master’s students and PhD students who are not serving in one of those capacities are not part of the bargaining unit and therefore not covered by the agreement. PhD students in hourly roles, grader roles, and research assistant roles are also not covered by the agreement. For more information on SEIU, visit the SEIU Local 509 website and their Brandeis page.