Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston invites applications for a Co-op Faculty Coordinator in Bouve College of Health Sciences. This full-time, non-tenure track role leads student coaching, career education courses, and employer relations to expand cooperative education opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a master’s in a relevant field, 3+ years in career development or higher education, and strong communication, organization, and cross‑cultural collaboration skills to support global partnerships

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or a health science/public health related field required by start date.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfort presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience with cooperative education/experiential learning and global stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Educate, advise, and coach students, delivering effective teaching and coaching programs.
• Teach a career education course each semester and coach students in one‑on‑one and group settings.
• Develop and maintain employer relations and partnerships to expand co‑op opportunities.
• Provide service to the department, Bouve College, and Northeastern University through committees and outreach.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Tech skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Cooperative education

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity 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 in Bouve College of Health Sciences. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. You will join a team of highly motivated, professional, experienced, collaborative individuals who provide an outstanding cooperative education program in the health sciences and public health. This position may be reallocated to other college co-op team(s) aligned with university-wide enrollment needs.

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-coop 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. 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 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. Activities to support this endeavor include site visits to new and existing employers, outreach to potential new co-op employer partners, and active participation in relevant professional organizations. High-level customer-orientation, strong presentation skills, and experience in building and maintaining client relationships is essential. Prior professional experience in industry is preferred.

Service

The Co-op Coordinator also engages in service to the Cooperative Education department, Bouve College of Health Sciences, and to Northeastern University. Service includes making presentations to prospective students and newly admitted students; participation on committees and task forces; and serving as an advisor to student organizations.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology or a health science/public health related field is required by the appointment start date, as well as a minimum of three years work experience. 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 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 health profession, or experience in career development and counseling of students. Professional experience within the health industry is a plus Experience as a career coach, certification preferable, but not required Experience working with an international student population Teaching experience in a classroom environment

About The Bouvé College of Health Sciences

The Bouvé College of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members, with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health, psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the University’s mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs.

Position Type Academic

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Coop Coordinator: $66,000.00 - $80,000.00
• Associate Coop Coordinator: $74,000.00 - $94,000.00

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.

University Overview

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 system—including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s 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. Northeastern’s 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 sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.