Assistant Director of Career Education

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Assistant Director for Career Education to provide career coaching, program management, and employer engagement across its global network.

The role emphasizes individualized student support, workshop delivery, and collaboration with faculty and partners to advance career exploration, job seeking, and experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years in career services or higher education.
• Experience advising students or early-career professionals.
• Strong presentations and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in programs/events.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group career advising and coaching to students and recent graduates.
• Design, deliver and evaluate programming across job search, networking, and negotiations.
• Assist with career fairs, employer visits, and campus networking initiatives.

Skills

Career coaching

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Program design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Lightcast

LinkedIn Talent Insights

AI-enabled career tools

Job description

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director for Career Education will report to an Associate Director, in the Experiential Education and Career Development department, and will provide career coaching, program management and support for students, employers and alumni, primarily on the Boston Campus, but throughout the Northeastern University global network. They will provide individualized support to students, deliver career development workshops, and participate in the department’s efforts to support career exploration, job seeking, and employer engagement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in career services, recruiting, workforce development, or higher education; candidates with additional industry experience will be competitively considered.
• Experience working with or advising students and/or early-career professionals with the ability to translate complex industry dynamics into accessible, actionable guidance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage, inform and inspire diverse audiences through compelling presentations and facilitated learning experiences.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of designing and managing efficient systems, programs and events with careful attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments with the ability to manage shifting priorities, adapt quickly, and contribute effectively as part of a dynamic team.
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds and identities, and genuine commitment to inclusive practice.
• Proficiency with career management platforms (e.g., Handshake), labor market intelligence tools (e.g., Lightcast, LinkedIn Talent Insights), and AI-enabled career development tools.
• Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule in support of programming and events.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Career Advising & Student Coaching Provide individualized and small group career advising and coaching to students and recent graduates. Guide students through job search strategies, resume, cover letter and portfolio development, interview preparation, and offer evaluation.
• Programming Design & Delivery Support Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programming that addresses the full arc of the job search: industry exploration, networking, mock interviews, career fairs and employer showcases, and salary negotiation. Develop programming in partnership with career development team, faculty, student organizations and employer partners. Capture and leverage data to evaluate program effectiveness to iterate accordingly.
• Departmental Initiatives Assist with career education special projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, career fairs, employer visits, networking events, and engagements with prospective, incoming, current and graduating Northeastern students. Support the ideation, planning, logistics and delivery of both small and large-scale events.

Position Type

Student Services

Additional Information

• Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S
• Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 - $75,728.75
• 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.

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—which includes 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.