Assistant/Associate Coop Coordinator

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

2d•$66,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Northeastern University is a global leader in cooperative education and experiential learning 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 and employer partners, with an initial focus on College of Engineering undergraduate programs. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position based at the Boston campus and will observe a hybrid work schedule. You will join an inclusive team of 25+ faculty and staff working collaboratively to deliver an outstanding cooperative education program to engineering students.

Requirements

A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, or a related engineering/science or business-related field is required by the appointment start date.
A minimum of three years of professional work experience.
Teaching experience in a classroom environment or comparable experience with presentation skills in a business or workshop environment.
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

Professional experience in the engineering profession or in career development and counseling of engineering students is a plus.
Experience working with an international student population.

Responsibilities

Develop new partnerships and expand current employer programs by engaging with managers, human resources contacts, and alumni throughout the US and globally.
Engage in lifelong learning to develop and maintain a current understanding of the industry/field, employers, and positions.
Conduct site visits to new and existing employers.
Outreach to potential new co-op employer partners.
Active participation in relevant professional organizations.
Guide students through their career development and co-op experiences.
Educate, advise and coach students, developing and delivering effective teaching and advising programs that enable students to be successful in today’s global environment.
Work with students one-on-one, in workshops and in the classroom.
Teach career education courses each semester, including job search strategy, interviewing skills, resume writing, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, and other relevant learning objectives.
Maintain contact with students while engaged in their co-op experience and work with students through their post-co-op reflection.
Collaborate with college academic faculty, leadership, and the co-op community to guide students in the integration of their co-op and academic experiences.
Share knowledge of industry with academic faculty to integrate employment-based learning with curriculum-based learning.
Deliver presentations to prospective students and newly admitted students.
Participate in committees and task forces.
Advise/support a student club.
Contribute to a professional society.