Co-op Career Advisor & Student Success Coach

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,615 - 75,728; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Co-op Counselor to support CSSH and Bouvé colleges by guiding students through the co-op process, including job search preparation, applications, and self-developed opportunities. You will collaborate with faculty to provide advising, coaching, and ongoing engagement during co-op experiences.

The role emphasizes outreach, resource maintenance, and data reporting, with a commitment to inclusive student support and cross-department collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1–2 years of professional experience in higher education, career services, HR, or related field preferred.
• Experience advising, coaching, or facilitating in one-on-one or group settings.
• Strong organizational, project management, and professional communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Suite.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple departments and colleges.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group co-op advising for CSSH and Bouvé students.
• Conduct resume reviews and mock interviews; provide status updates to Co-op Faculty.
• Coordinate outreach and check-ins with students during co-op experiences; escalate as needed.
• Guide students pursuing self-developed co-ops, including vetting, approval, and registration.
• Support global co-op opportunities with the Office of Global Services on visa and employment authorization.
• Administer the Career Peer Advisor program: recruiting, training, scheduling, and ongoing support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Higher education experience

Advising/coaching

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Simplicity CRM

SharePoint

Canvas

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Co-op Counselor to support CSSH and Bouvé colleges by guiding students through the co-op process, including job search preparation, applications, and self-developed opportunities. You will collaborate with faculty to provide advising, coaching, and ongoing engagement during co-op experiences.

The role emphasizes outreach, resource maintenance, and data reporting, with a commitment to inclusive student support and cross-department collaboration