Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$66,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University is a national leader in cooperative education in which students alternate between academic study and work experiences. The Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Co-op Coordinator to work with students, with an initial focus on Khoury College of Computer Sciences. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. You will join a team of highly motivated, professional, collaborative individuals who provide an outstanding cooperative education program to the students of Khoury College.

Requirements

A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or an industry-related field, is required by the appointment start date.
A minimum of three years of work experience.
Teaching experience in a classroom environment or comparable experience with presentation skills in a business or workshop environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and comfort presenting to diverse audiences.
Experience working with a varied staff and/or student population.
Proficiency in computer/technology and database maintenance, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge and appreciation of cooperative education and/or experiential learning and its impact on an individual’s career development.
Ability to effectively engage a diverse network of global stakeholders, across time zones.

Nice To Haves

An academic degree in a related tech profession, or experience in career development and counseling of tech students.
Experience as a career coach, certification preferable, but not required.
Professional experience within the tech industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Guides students through their career development and co-op experiences.
Educates, advises, and coaches students, developing and delivering effective teaching and coaching programs that enable students to be successful in today’s global environment.
Works with students one-on-one, in workshops, and in the classroom.
Teaches a co-op preparation course each semester, and coaches students through group and individual meetings.
Teaches job search strategy, interviewing skills, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, as well as leadership skills and self-assessment.
Maintains contact with students while engaged in their co-op experience and works with students through their post-co-op reflection.
Collaborates with academic faculty, administration, and the co-op community to guide students in the integration of their co-op and academic experiences.
Shares knowledge of industry with academic faculty to integrate employment-based learning with curriculum-based learning.
Develops new co-op partnerships and expands current employer programs by engaging with managers, human resources contacts, and alumni.
Develops and maintains a current understanding of the industry, employers, and positions.
Conducts site visits to new and existing employers, outreach to potential new co-op employer partners, and/or active participation in relevant professional organizations.
Engages in service to Cooperative Education within the office of the Chancellor, The Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and to Northeastern University.
Makes presentations to prospective students and newly admitted students.
Participates on committees and task forces.
Serves as an advisor to student organizations.