Higher Education Interview Days
Higher Education Interview Days
Congratulations on your admission!
You are invited to participate in Higher Education Interview Days from February 23 - 27, 2026. This virtual event will allow you to learn more about the BC Lynch School Higher Education program and to interview for assistantships and other paid positions.
Interviews will take place throughout the week of February 23rd. Informational sessions and videos will be online.
Please note: Interview Days are for full-time admitted students only. If you were admitted as a part-time student and have questions regarding employment opportunities, please reach out to the Interview Days team at hefiexp@bc.edu.
Welcome to Interview Days
View all the materials presented during Interview Days in the links below.
- Welcome Webinar Video
- Employer Overview Video
- Student Interview Days FAQs
Faculty Concentration Videos (coming soon)
- Student Affairs
- Faith, Spirituality & Formation
- Administration
- International Perspectives
2026 Interview Days Schedule
This event is open to all admitted, full-time students in the Higher Education M.A. program. Our goal is to provide an opportunity to find a graduate assistantship that will deepen your professional development during your time at Boston College.
The following schedule is subject to change. Participants will receive the final schedule with their interview placements on Monday, February 16th.
Monday, February 23
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| 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. | International Student Q&A with Professor Rebecca Schendel |
| 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Interview slots (up to four interviews)
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| 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Interview slots (up to five interviews)
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| 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. | LGBTQ+ Student Drop In
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| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Boston College 101 and Zoom Social With Current Students
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| 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | BIPOC Student Drop-In
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Tuesday, February 24
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| 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Interview slots (up to four interviews)
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| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Current student panel |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Drop In: Meet Current Students |
| 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks + Q&A |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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Wednesday, February 25
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| Details to Come | Housing-Specific Interview Day |
Thursday, February 26
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| 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Interview slots (up to four interviews)
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| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Current student panel |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Drop In: Meet Current Students |
| 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks + Q&A |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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Friday, February 27
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| 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Interview slots (up to four interviews)
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| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Current student panel |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Drop In: Meet Current Students |
| 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks + Q&A |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Interview slots (up to three interviews)
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Next Steps
Review available positions. In the form, apply to no more than 10 openings at Boston College. You may apply to positions at other institutions as well, bringing your total applications above 10.
RSVP and apply to positions for Interview Days, our virtual, multi-day event aimed at helping you find an assistantship.
When you RSVP, you will indicate the time blocks during which you are available. While you may have school or work obligations, we encourage you to select as many time blocks as possible to increase your opportunity to interview with employers. Students should commit to being available for entire time block(s). If you are unable to participate in interviews for an entire time block, please do not select that time period in your RSVP form. We are unable to accommodate partial block availability.
- Interviews will occur in two blocks each day:
- Morning block: 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM (4 interviews possible)
- Afternoon block: 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM (5 interviews possible)
Please note that all times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Prepare for Interview Days using our resources.
Additional Opportunities & Materials
Schedule a financial aid appointment with Carolyn Looker, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid. Appointments are available before and after Interview Days as well.
Watch Carolyn's Financial Aid Information Session for students in the Higher Education program.
Interested in being a Resident Assistant? Visit the RA Application.
Attend Interview Days.
Deadline
You must complete both steps by Monday, January 26, 2025 at 5pm in order to be considered for the graduate assistantships offered through our Interview Days program.
Contact
Graduate Admissions
Higher Ed Field Experience
Questions about funding your graduate program? Schedule a meeting on our financial aid appointment calendar to chat with an advisor about the cost of the program and funding opportunities.
Hire a BC Higher Education Student
Thank you for your interest in hiring a Boston College Higher Education graduate assistant for the 2025-26 academic year!
This year's Interview Days event will be held virtually.
Interview Days will be held from Monday, February 23, through Friday, February 27, 2026. Supervisors will have the opportunity to interview up to ten students per day, with interviews running from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Since we will have students interviewing from various parts of the world with different time zones, we greatly value your flexibility and availability to meet with them during these scheduled times. The event is open to all supervisors providing a paid/stipended internship or graduate assistantship opportunity for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Interview Days Timeline
- January 8: Deadline for supervisors to submit GA/Intern posting to hefiexp@bc.edu (this deadline is firm). Supervisors should refer to the position template and sample when creating their position descriptions.
- January 15: All GA/Intern postings are made live on this website for students to review.
- January 27: Students must commit to attending Interview Day and send in their assistantship/GA preferences and applications.
- February 6: Supervisors receive (via email) resumes and candidate profiles from students who are interested in their position(s).
- February 13: Deadline for supervisors to indicate the students they would like to interview along with their availability for Interview Day (an online form will be provided to all supervisors on February 6).
- February 21: Supervisors receive their Interview Day schedules.
- February 23 - 27: Interview Days (8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
- March 9: Supervisors may start making offers. Once a student has accepted, please email hefiexp@bc.edu ASAP so that we can remove your posting. Please also notify us if you do not match with a student for your position.
Students will apply to positions through the RSVP and application form, and candidate applications will be forwarded to supervisors by February 6. After reviewing applications, prospective supervisors will fill out a form in which you rank candidates for interviews and indicate your availability to participate in interviews during Interview Days. For scheduling purposes, we ask you to plan to commit to a full time block of interviews wherever possible.
Interview slots are arranged in 30 minute increments, with 15 minute breaks in-between. Morning interview blocks will be held on Tuesday, February 24th and Friday, February 27th. Afternoon interview blocks will be held on Monday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 26th. Interview Day participation will occur in two blocks:
Morning blocks on Tuesday & Friday (max 7 interviews):
Interview #1: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Interview #2: 8:45 - 9:15 AM
Interview #3: 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Interview #4: 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Interview #5: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Interview #6: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Interview #7: 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Afternoon blocks on Monday & Thursday (max 7 interviews):
Interview #1: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Interview #2: 12:45 - 1:15 PM
Interview #3: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Interview #4: 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Interview #5: 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Interview #6: 3:45 - 4:15 PM
Interview #7: 4:30 - 5:00 PM
All interviews will take place on Zoom. Supervisors will be asked to provide a stable Zoom link when submitting preferences for candidates (e.g. a recurring meeting link without time constraints). We encourage you to use the "waiting room" feature when setting up your Zoom link in order to manage the flow of candidates in and out of your interviews. If your Zoom Room uses a password for external guests, we will collect that information as well so that students are able to access your Zoom Room for interviews. For more information about how to set up a recurring Zoom meeting without time constraints, please see directions here.
Please direct all questions to the Interview Days team at hefiexp@bc.edu.
Open Positions 2026-2027
Below are all positions that are confirmed as still available. You will apply to positions of interest in the RSVP and applications form, found on the Next Steps tab. Please check back regularly, as more positions will be added as they become available.
International students: Please note that visa requirements require that you can only work at Boston College in order to receive compensation.
If you have any questions regarding these positions or applying for assistantships, please email the Interview Days team at hefiexp@bc.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
- We recommend that you first review the available positions on the Open Positions tab. For a detailed position description for each role, click on the position title.
- Note that positions that allow remote work will specify this in the position description.
- Apply to positions of interest (no more than ten at Boston College, unlimited at other institutions) by filling out the RSVP and applications form.
- Note that you will rank your top ten position preferences in the RSVP and applications form.
- Due to visa requirements, international students may only work at Boston College in order to receive compensation.
If you have any questions regarding these positions or applying for assistantships, please email the Interview Days team at hefiexp@bc.edu.
You will upload your resume as a PDF for all positions you are applying to in the RSVP and application form. Additionally, you will respond to short answer prompts that ask you to describe your skills, interests, experiences, and goals related to your assistantships of interest. BC is within close proximity to a diverse array of institutions where students can gain professional experience. Please consider applying for positions at a variety of institutions in order to increase your opportunities to obtain a paid position.
You must complete the RSVP and applications form by 5pm on Friday, January 24, 2026, in order to be considered for the graduate assistantships offered through our Interview Day program.
Need help making your application stand out?
We recommend utilizing your current or previous institution's career services to assist in building a resume and cover letter.
If you need additional support, please visit Boston College Career Center's website for guidance on how to write a strong cover letter and resume. While applications do not require a formal cover letter, the resources below may be helpful for writing your short answer questions.
We recommend that you first review the available positions on the Open Positions tab. For a detailed position description for each role, click on the position title. Note that positions that allow remote work will specify this in the position description. Apply to positions of interest (no more than ten at Boston College, unlimited at other institutions) when you fill out the RSVP and applications form. Note that you will rank your top ten position preferences in the RSVP form.
If you have additional questions regarding Interview Days, please reach out to the Interview Days team at hefiexp@bc.edu.