Accounting Co-op & MSA Fellow — Program Lead & Mentor

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, MA is seeking a Luminary Fellow for Accounting Co-op and MSA to oversee the accounting co-op experience and help evolve the graduate accounting program toward an advisory- and consulting-focused model.

The role acts as a bridge among students, employers and the college, coordinating placements, teaching the co-op course, mentoring students, and shaping curricula with industry insights.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in accounting, audit, advisory, or consulting
• Strong understanding of career pathways within accounting and related fields
• Experience mentoring or developing early-career professionals, excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting co-op program.
• Maintain relationships with accounting firms and industry partners.
• Ensure alignment between co-op experiences and student learning goals.
• Resume and cover letter development; professional readiness; mentor students throughout the co-op process and placements.
• Serve as primary liaison with accounting firms and partner organizations; coordinate communication between students and employers; identify and develop new co-op opportunities.
• Teach and manage the accounting co-op course; integrate structured reflection and learning; evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Advise on the evolution of the graduate accounting program toward practitioner-informed curriculum design and program positioning.

Skills

Accounting experience

Advisory experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

Merrimack College in North Andover, MA is seeking a Luminary Fellow for Accounting Co-op and MSA to oversee the accounting co-op experience and help evolve the graduate accounting program toward an advisory- and consulting-focused model.

The role acts as a bridge among students, employers and the college, coordinating placements, teaching the co-op course, mentoring students, and shaping curricula with industry insights.