Internship Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's internship market spans research triangle tech firms like Red Hat and Lenovo, pharmaceutical giants in the Research Triangle Park corridor, and major banking operations in Charlotte. International students on F-1 OPT or CPT commonly fill sponsored internship roles across Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill, with strong pipelines from NC State, Duke, and UNC.
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Position/Classification Title: Student Services Specialist
Classification Type: SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Clinical/Internship Coordinator for Student Success – This person is responsible for coordinating and implementing early-field experiences and clinical practice internships for students seeking licensure in the College of Education’s educator preparation program (EPP). The coordinator will develop and maintain partnerships via current memorandums of understanding (MOU) with various school districts to enhance students’ placement opportunities. The coordinator will work with students and faculty to coordinate field and clinical practice experiences, and coordinate orientations and professional development experiences for students and candidates, as well as the partner schools and communities (identity partner schools, clinical educators, etc.).
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the point of contact for local school and community administrators, teachers, university faculty, staff, and students for the clinical practice I & II (student teaching) and early-field based education courses and experiences.
- Solicit and coordinate field experience and internship placements for undergraduate and MAT students and candidates. Secure placements for students in CEPP approved field-based education courses including student teaching. Monitor and match students’ requirements, preferences, and availability with actual opportunities in surrounding schools and community sites.
- Collaborate with faculty to determine the nature of the field experiences or internship placements that students require to meet course goals.
- Actively engage in outreach to sustain and develop new partnerships opportunities for clinical and field placement opportunities that reflect student and faculty course goals.
- Conduct pre-placement meetings and orientations for students, candidates, teachers (clinical educators) and course instructors / university supervisors.
- Facilitate and participate in the evaluation of student participation, performance and work relating to field placements.
- Maintain regular contact with supervisors of field experiences and trouble-shooting administrative and/or placement issues with students and faculty.
- Maintain student fieldwork and academic files and records associated with fieldwork.
- Maintain a database for tracking placements, including fieldwork sites, site supervisors and clinical teachers; ensuring diverse experiences and ensuring that candidates meet number of required hours.
- Initiate, track, review, and monitor status of placements and all associated paperwork including required clearances.
- Participate in ongoing analysis of clinical and field experiences and procedures.
- Work within the Center of Student Success and Engagement to promote service-learning opportunities in educational and school settings.
- Work with department chair and department faculty to ensure currency and accuracy in program handbooks on an annual basis and assist with revisions and updates.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Education’s Center for Student Success and Engagement mission is to support enrolled and prospective students in meeting program requirements and individual goals by linking them to the available university, school and community resources. The Center of Student Success and Engagement provides services and support to all students and candidates in the College of Education. All education majors interface with the Center through early field experience, student teaching, MAT internships, study abroad opportunities to set up TaskStream accounts for EPP Admission, Early Field Experiences, Clinical Practice 1 & 2, and recommendations for licensure and other in-state and out-of-state license requirements.
Work Hours
8:00am-5:00pm on Monday-Friday
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies: On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency: Managing Work Processes
Duties
Ability to measure and evaluate work processes, services, and products to achieve organizational goals. Ability to redesign processes as needed using best methods and technology to meet or exceed business needs. Ability to use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implements solutions, and measure impact. Ability to develop and establish adequate internal controls to measure and evaluate work processes.
Required Competency: Coordination - Operations
Duties
Ability to facilitate the flow of work for a process or procedure. Knowledge of appropriate procedures for collecting and reviewing information. Ability to monitor or regulate those procedures, tasks, or activities.
Required Competency: Program Management
Duties
Ability to coordinate and administer programs, activities, and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess environmental risks and quality control associated with the program.
Required Competency: Information/Records Administration
Duties
Knowledge of appropriate data collection policy and procedures, filing systems, computer application and data management systems, and programs. Ability to compile, assimilate, organize, and store printed and electronic information. Ability to review, compile, and analyze information to prepare reports. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the collection, retention, destruction, and dissemination of electronic and printed records.
Position Information
Working Title: Clinical & Internship Coordinator
Competency Level: Journey
Position Number: 003812
Recruitment Range: $41,499 - $52,871
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
Organizational Division: Office of Student Success & Educator Engagement
Organizational Location: College of Education
Organizational Unit: Office of Student Success & Educator Engagement
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: SHRA3278
Open Date: 10/08/2026
Close Date: 10/29/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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Which companies sponsor visas for internships in North Carolina?
Large employers with established internship programs and a history of visa sponsorship include Red Hat, Lenovo, Cisco (Research Triangle Park), Bank of America and Wells Fargo in Charlotte, and pharmaceutical companies like Biogen and Novo Nordisk. Academic medical centers such as Duke Health and UNC Health also sponsor interns in research and clinical informatics roles. Sponsorship availability varies by program and year.
Which visa types are most common for internship roles in North Carolina?
F-1 CPT and F-1 OPT are by far the most common authorizations for international interns in North Carolina, allowing students and recent graduates to work without requiring the employer to file a separate petition. J-1 visa intern and trainee visas are also used, particularly through authorized sponsor organizations. H-1B visa sponsorship for summer internships is rare, as the cap and timeline make it impractical for short-term roles.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most internship sponsorship jobs?
The Research Triangle area covering Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is the most concentrated hub, driven by Research Triangle Park, three major research universities, and a dense cluster of tech and life sciences employers. Charlotte follows closely, particularly for finance, fintech, and operations internships. Smaller but notable internship activity exists in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, especially in manufacturing and healthcare.
How to find internship visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters internship listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability and state, so you can browse roles in North Carolina without sorting through positions that don't support international candidates. Given the concentration of employers in the Research Triangle and Charlotte, filtering by those metros on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to the highest-density markets for sponsored internship opportunities in the state.
Are there any state-specific considerations for international interns in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Research Triangle Park is one of the largest research parks in the country, which means many internships are tied to federally funded research projects. Some of those roles carry export control or security considerations that can affect eligibility for certain international candidates. University pipelines at NC State, Duke, and UNC are strong, and employers in the corridor are generally familiar with CPT and OPT authorization requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored internship jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.