Engineering Co-op Coordinator & Career Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Co-op Coordinator to work with students and employer partners, focusing on College of Engineering undergraduate programs. This is a full‑time, non‑tenure track, 12‑month faculty position based at the Boston campus and will observe a hybrid work schedule.

The role involves employer relations, student education, integrated learning, and service to cooperative education, with duties including building partnerships, advising students, delivering career

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field by start date and at least three years of professional experience.
• Teaching experience in a classroom or workshop setting with strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers/databases and strong time management.
• Knowledge of cooperative education and experiential learning.
• Ability to engage a global network of stakeholders across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with employers and expand co-op programs.
• Educate, advise, and coach students in career development and co‑op experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate co‑op with academic learning.
• Deliver presentations to prospective students and participate in committees.

Skills

Customer orientation

Presentation skills

Partnership development

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Database maintenance

Computer proficiency

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Co-op Coordinator to work with students and employer partners, focusing on College of Engineering undergraduate programs. This is a full‑time, non‑tenure track, 12‑month faculty position based at the Boston campus and will observe a hybrid work schedule.

The role involves employer relations, student education, integrated learning, and service to cooperative education, with duties including building partnerships, advising students, delivering career