Director, Experiential Education & Career Development

Northeastern University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in New York City is seeking an Associate Director of Experiential Education and Career Development to lead career advising and supervise the Assistant Director of Career Education. You will apply labor market insights and AI-enabled tools to guide students from exploration to offers.

The role emphasizes employer engagement, program design, and data-informed practice, with responsibilities across advising, programming, and on-campus recruiting to help students secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 4–6 years in career services or related field.
• Ability to translate labor market dynamics into actionable guidance for students.
• Experience coaching and developing staff; strong feedback culture.
• Proven success building employer relationships for internships and full-time opportunities.
• Proficiency with career platforms (e.g., Handshake) and labor market tools; AI-enabled career resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career advising and coaching to students pursuing internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Design and deliver a calendar of career programming across the student journey; assess effectiveness.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with employer partners to generate opportunities.
• Monitor labor market trends and translate insights into programming and resources.
• Oversee administration of internship programs and collaborate with faculty and supervisors.

Skills

Career advising

Student coaching

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Lightcast

LinkedIn Talent Insights

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Northeastern University in New York City is seeking an Associate Director of Experiential Education and Career Development to lead career advising and supervise the Assistant Director of Career Education. You will apply labor market insights and AI-enabled tools to guide students from exploration to offers.

The role emphasizes employer engagement, program design, and data-informed practice, with responsibilities across advising, programming, and on-campus recruiting to help students secure