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 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. Responsibilities: Education of Students: The Co-op Coordinator guides students through their career development and co-op experiences. They educate, advise, and coach students, developing and delivering effective teaching and coaching programs that enable students to be successful in todays global 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 co-op preparation course each semester, and coaches students through group and individual meetings. Classroom preparation includes teaching job search strategy, interviewing skills, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, as well as leadership skills and self-assessment. 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 Co-op Coordinator collaborates with academic faculty, administration, and the co-op community to guide students in the integration of their co-op and academic experiences. The Co-op Coordinator shares knowledge of industry with academic faculty to integrate employment-based learning with curriculum-based learning. Employer Relations/Job Development: The Co-op Coordinator develops new co-op partnerships and expands current employer programs by engaging with managers, human resources contacts, and alumni. The co-op faculty coordinator must develop and maintain a current understanding of the industry, employers, and positions. Activities to support this endeavor include site visits to new and existing employers, outreach to potential new co-op employer partners, and/or active participation in relevant professional organizations. Service: The Co-op Coordinator also engages in service to Cooperative Education within the office of the Chancellor, The Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and to Northeastern University. Service includes but not limited to: making presentations to prospective students and newly admitted students; participation on committees and task forces; and/or serving as an advisor to student organizations. Qualifications: A masters degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or an industry-related field, is required by the appointment start date, as well as 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 individuals career development. Ability to effectively engage a diverse network of global stakeholders, across time zones. Preferred Qualifications: 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 About Khoury College: We invite you to join a fast-moving, innovating college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of CS for Everyone. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Range: Assistant Co-op Coordinator: $69,000.00 - $89,000.00 | Associate Co-op Coordinator: $73,000.00 - $92,000.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.