Health and Benefits Co-op

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op program

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston is seeking a Northeastern University co-op student to project-manage strategic client-service initiatives and collaborate with subject-matter experts across pharmacy, wellbeing, compliance, and more.

You will respond to client questions, learn health product offerings, evaluate vendor contracts, and design surveys/RFP responses while partnering on financial analyses and plan design modeling. Hybrid 2–3 days in office; graduation May 2027–May 2028.

Qualifications

• Must be part of the Northeastern University co-op program.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in health science, public health, health management, finance, business administration, consulting, or actuarial science.
• GPA 3.25 or higher.
• Strong client service skills and excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple teams in a collaborative environment.
• 2–3 days in-office hybrid schedule.
• Undergrad applicants: 2nd or 3rd co-op or comparable internship.
• Graduation May 2027–May 2028.
• Legal US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage strategic projects supporting consultants’ day-to-day client service.
• Collaborate with internal experts in pharmacy, wellbeing, disability and leave, compliance, and related areas.
• Respond to client questions effectively and promptly.
• Learn about health products and programs offered by health and benefits vendors.
• Evaluate and compare vendor products, services, and contracts.
• Design, distribute, and evaluate survey and RFP responses.
• Partner with consultants on financial analyses, including pricing and employee contribution strategies.
• Model plan design alternatives and calculate claims reserves.
• Build relationships with internal colleagues, clients, and vendor partners.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Survey Design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health science/health management/finance/business administration/consulting/actuarial science

Minimum GPA 3.25

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Project-manage strategic projects supporting consultants’ day-to-day client service
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts in pharmacy, wellbeing, disability and leave, compliance, and related areas
• Respond to client questions effectively and promptly
• Learn about health products and programs offered by health and benefits vendors
• Evaluate and compare vendor products, services, and contracts
• Design, distribute, and evaluate survey and RFP responses
• Partner with consultants on financial analyses, including pricing and employee contribution strategies
• Model plan design alternatives and calculate claims reserves
• Build relationships with internal colleagues, clients, and vendor partners

Requirements

• Must be part of the Northeastern University co-op program
• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health science, public health, health management, finance, business administration, consulting, or actuarial science
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
• Work experience demonstrating strong client service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions that exceed client standards
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and work independently
• Ability to work with multiple teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Hybrid role with 2–3 days per week in-office encouraged
• Undergraduate applicants must be 2nd or 3rd co-op candidates, or have comparable internship experience
• Graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely without visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong client service skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors. Proficient in financial analysis, survey design, and evaluation of health products and services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Client Service Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Survey Design
• Health Science Degree

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Survey Design
• RFP Response Evaluation
• Claims Reserve Calculation
• Vendor Product Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Initiative
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Health Science
• Public Health
• Health Management
• Business Administration
• Consulting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office