Career Coach & Programs Lead (Temporary)

Northeastern University; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement and commuting

Job summary

Northeastern University Career Development on the Boston Campus seeks a Career Assistant to provide coaching, program management and support for students, employers and alumni. The role reports to an Associate Director and entails delivering workshops, guiding job search activities and helping students explore careers.

You will offer individualized advising, collaborate with faculty and student groups, and help plan employer events and career fairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of experience in career services, recruiting, workforce development, or higher education.
• Experience advising students or related populations is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop programming for career exploration, networking, mock interviews, career fairs and employer showcases, and collaborate with campus partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Data-driven evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Lightcast

LinkedIn Talent Insights

AI-enabled career tools

Job description

Northeastern University Career Development on the Boston Campus seeks a Career Assistant to provide coaching, program management and support for students, employers and alumni. The role reports to an Associate Director and entails delivering workshops, guiding job search activities and helping students explore careers.

You will offer individualized advising, collaborate with faculty and student groups, and help plan employer events and career fairs.