Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

10d•$66,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University is a national leader in cooperative education, where students alternate between academic study and work experiences. The Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Co-op Faculty Coordinator, with an initial focus in the College of Professional Studies. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty appointment that may be reappointed on an annual basis. The successful candidate will join a team of highly motivated, professional, experienced, and collaborative individuals who provide an outstanding cooperative education program across a diverse portfolio of academic programs within the College of Professional Studies.

Requirements

A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or a health science/public health related field by the appointment start date.
A minimum of three years of work experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Comfort presenting to diverse audiences.
Experience working with a varied staff and/or student population.
Proficiency in computer/technology and database maintenance.
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 counseling, education or business area, or experience in career development and counseling of students.
Professional experience within the project management or analytics field is a plus.
Experience as a career coach, certification preferable, but not required.
Experience developing employer partnerships and supporting experiential learning opportunities.
Experience working with an international student population.
Teaching experience in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

Educates students through their career development, advising, and coaching, developing and delivering effective teaching and coaching programs. This includes working with students one-on-one, in workshops, and in the classroom.
Teaches a career education course each semester and coaches students through group and individual meetings.
Prepares classroom content covering interviewing skills, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, leadership skills, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence development.
Maintains contact with students during their co-op experience and works with them through their post-co-op reflection.
Collaborates with academic faculty, administration, and the co-op community to guide students in integrating their co-op and academic experiences.
Shares industry knowledge with academic faculty to integrate employment-based learning with curriculum-based learning.
Develops new partnerships and expands current employer programs by engaging with managers, human resources contacts, and alumni.
Engages in lifelong learning to develop and maintain a current understanding of the industry, employers, and positions.
Conducts site visits to new and existing employers, outreaches to potential new co-op employer partners, and actively participates in relevant professional organizations.
Engages in service to the Office of the Chancellor, the College of Professional Studies, and Northeastern University, including making presentations to prospective and newly admitted students, participating on committees and task forces, and serving as an advisor to student organizations.