Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator

About the Opportunity

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 Faculty Coordinator to work with students, with an initial focus on The Khoury College of Computer Sciences. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position.

Responsibilities

Education of Students

The Co-op Coordinator educates students through their career development. They educate, advise, and coach students, developing and delivering effective teaching and coaching programs that enable students to be successful in today's global business environment. This includes, but is not limited to, working with students one-on-one, in workshops and in the classroom.

The Co-op Coordinator teaches a career education course each semester, and coaches students through group and individual meetings. Classroom preparation includes teaching interviewing skills, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, and as well as leadership skills and self-awareness and emotional intelligence development.

The Co-op Coordinator also maintains contact with students while engaged in their co-op experience and works with students through their post-co-op reflection.

Integrated Learning

Cooperative education is an integral part of the academic experience at Northeastern and our philosophy is that learning in the classroom is enriched by practical experience, and practical experience enriches classroom learning. The Coordinator collaborates with academic faculty, administration, and the co-op community to guide students in the integration of their co-op and academic experiences.

Employer Relations/Job Development

The Co-op Coordinator develops new partnerships and expands current employer programs by engaging with managers, human resources contacts, and alumni. They engage in lifelong learning to develop and maintain a current understanding of the industry, employers, and positions.

Service

The Co-op Coordinator also engages in service to the Cooperative Education department, The Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and to Northeastern University.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or an industry-related field is required by the appointment start date, as well a minimum of three years of professional work experience.
• Experience as a career coach, certification preferable, but not required.
• Teaching experience in a classroom environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and comfort presenting to diverse audiences
• Experience working with a diverse staff and/or student population and a demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in the workplace.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• An academic degree in a related profession, or experience in career development and counseling of graduate students.
• Knowledge of cooperative education and/or experiential learning.
• Experience working with an international student population.
• Professional experience within the technology industry is a plus