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Summer Associate roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in law, consulting, and finance, structured programs that run 10 to 12 weeks, well within your OPT authorization window. Most employers in these programs have existing visa pipelines, making them realistic targets for F-1 students who need sponsorship beyond OPT.
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Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who has extensive experience as an administrator in higher education to serve in this 12 month, full-time position as Assistant Registrar of Graduate and Summer Programs. Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls approximately 2,500 students. This position reports to the Registrar, with the Office of the Registrar being part of the Provost Division.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Registrar is to support the Office of the Registrar by leading the efforts within the MA in American History, and expand the Summer Course program.
Responsibilities
- Point of contact for the Master of Arts in American History program and Summer Online programs
- Office of the Registrar Liaison to the Gilder Lehrman Institute (GLI)
- Maintain and revise Office of the Registrar procedures pertaining to graduate programs and summer online programs
- Answers questions via the telephone, email or office walk-ins from students, parents, faculty and staff on matters of College and office policies and procedures relating to the Office of the Registrar
- In collaboration with GLI, establish the academic calendar and course schedules
- In collaboration with APPC and the Provost’s Office, establish the summer online course schedules
- Assist the Registrar with course enrollment for graduate and summer programs, including the setup for enrollment appointment times
- Manages student registration functions including pre-registration, registration and add/drop
- Records and verifies final course grades and grade changes for graduate and summer programs
- Evaluates and awards transfer credit for graduate level course credits
- Responsible for advising GLI students in regards to degree audit and degree completion
- Works with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with FERPA
- Responsible for reporting graduate program and summer program enrollment information; both internal and external reporting obligations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a related field preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant experience working with student records in higher education is required. Qualified candidates will possess excellent record keeping and communication skills both written and oral as well as organizational skills.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Please submit application materials (cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references). Application materials received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
POSTING NUMBER 20101032A
EEO STATEMENT
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
INTRODUCTION
Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who has extensive experience as an administrator in higher education to serve in this 12 month, full-time position as Assistant Registrar of Graduate and Summer Programs. Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls approximately 2,500 students. This position reports to the Registrar, with the Office of the Registrar being part of the Provost Division.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Registrar is to support the Office of the Registrar by leading the efforts within the MA in American History, and expand the Summer Course program.
Responsibilities
- Point of contact for the Master of Arts in American History program and Summer Online programs
- Office of the Registrar Liaison to the Gilder Lehrman Institute (GLI)
- Maintain and revise Office of the Registrar procedures pertaining to graduate programs and summer online programs
- Answers questions via the telephone, email or office walk-ins from students, parents, faculty and staff on matters of College and office policies and procedures relating to the Office of the Registrar
- In collaboration with GLI, establish the academic calendar and course schedules
- In collaboration with APPC and the Provost’s Office, establish the summer online course schedules
- Assist the Registrar with course enrollment for graduate and summer programs, including the setup for enrollment appointment times
- Manages student registration functions including pre-registration, registration and add/drop
- Records and verifies final course grades and grade changes for graduate and summer programs
- Evaluates and awards transfer credit for graduate level course credits
- Responsible for advising GLI students in regards to degree audit and degree completion
- Works with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with FERPA
- Responsible for reporting graduate program and summer program enrollment information; both internal and external reporting obligations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a related field preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant experience working with student records in higher education is required. Qualified candidates will possess excellent record keeping and communication skills both written and oral as well as organizational skills.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Please submit application materials (cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references). Application materials received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
POSTING NUMBER 20101032A
EEO STATEMENT
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Summer Associate
Apply before your OPT start date
Summer Associate programs recruit months in advance. Submit applications in the fall or early winter for summer positions. Starting your OPT authorization before the program begins gives employers confidence you'll be fully work-authorized on day one.
Prioritize firms with H-1B sponsorship track records
Law firms, Big Four accounting firms, and major consulting practices sponsor H-1B visas routinely for top performers from their summer programs. Ask recruiters directly whether the firm has sponsored past Summer Associates before accepting an offer.
Know your OPT end date before offers arrive
Summer programs typically run June through August. Confirm your OPT expiration covers the full program duration. If your OPT expires mid-summer, discuss a start date adjustment or STEM OPT extension eligibility with your international student advisor.
Treat the summer as a sponsorship audition
Many firms extend full-time offers to Summer Associates, and full-time offers often include H-1B sponsorship. Strong performance during the summer program is the most direct path to long-term work authorization at that employer.
Disclose your OPT status early and confidently
Bring up your OPT authorization in the first substantive recruiter conversation. Employers who sponsor know exactly what OPT means. Early disclosure filters out firms that won't sponsor and builds trust with those that will.
Confirm your EAD card arrives before your start date
USCIS processing for OPT EAD cards can take two to three months. Apply at least 90 days before your intended start date. Without a valid EAD in hand, you cannot legally begin working, even if the firm has approved your offer.
Summer Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Summer Associate on OPT?
Yes. Summer Associate positions are standard W-2 employment, which is fully covered by OPT work authorization. Your role must be directly related to your degree field, a finance or economics degree supports a summer associate position at an investment bank or consulting firm, while a law degree supports a legal summer associate role. Keep documentation of that connection in case your DSO asks.
What happens to my OPT status if I don't receive a return offer?
Your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date regardless of whether you receive a return offer. The summer program counts as authorized employment, so those weeks satisfy your OPT work requirement. After the program ends, you can continue job searching on OPT. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, you may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires.
Do Summer Associate programs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Large law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions with structured Summer Associate programs generally sponsor H-1B visas for candidates they convert to full-time roles. Sponsorship is rarely offered for the summer position itself, it typically comes with a full-time return offer. Research a firm's H-1B filing history through public DOL disclosure data before prioritizing their summer program.
Where can I find Summer Associate jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Summer Associate positions from employers with documented visa sponsorship histories, so you're not spending time applying to firms that won't support your work authorization. Filtering by OPT eligibility on Migrate Mate surfaces programs where international students have successfully converted to full-time sponsored roles, which is a meaningful signal when you're evaluating where to invest your application effort.
Does a Summer Associate position count toward my OPT unemployment limit?
No, any week you're actively employed as a Summer Associate counts as authorized work, not unemployment. OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during the authorization period (150 days for STEM OPT). A 10 to 12 week summer program fully employed means zero days of unemployment accrued during that window, which is a meaningful buffer if your job search extends afterward.