Engineering Careers & Innovation Leader

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering & Innovation Career Advising to guide engineering students toward full-time roles across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, industrial, and bioengineering disciplines. You will lead sector-focused programs, build employer partnerships, and leverage labor market data and AI tools to sharpen student outcomes.

In this role you will advance career development from exploration to offer negotiation, supervise up to two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 4–6 years in career services, engineering recruiting, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Handshake, labor market data tools, and AI-enabled coaching is a plus.
• Experience advising engineering or innovation students toward full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide sector-specific career advising and coaching for engineering students.
• Design sector programming and partner with faculty and employers.
• Maintain employer relationships to generate on-campus hiring opportunities.
• Interpret labor market data to inform programming and advising content.

Skills

Career advising

Engineering hiring

Employer relations

Data analysis

Leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Handshake

Lightcast

LinkedIn Talent Insights

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering & Innovation Career Advising to guide engineering students toward full-time roles across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, industrial, and bioengineering disciplines. You will lead sector-focused programs, build employer partnerships, and leverage labor market data and AI tools to sharpen student outcomes.

In this role you will advance career development from exploration to offer negotiation, supervise up to two