Posting Date:
07/05/2019
Responsibilities:
Northeastern University is a national leader in cooperative education in which
students alternate between academic study and employment experiences. This is a
full time, non-tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Cooperative
Coordinator rank.
The D’Amore-McKim School of Business generates impactful knowledge and
develops leaders who will shape business in domains not yet discovered. Three
distinctive mindsets – global, entrepreneurial, and lifelong learning – are at the
core of the D’Amore-McKim vision of the future. Cooperative education and
experiential learning are central to the experience of every D’Amore-McKim
student providing them with the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real
world context.
Employer Relations/Job Development: The Assistant Cooperative Education
Coordinator develops partnerships with employers by working with managers and
human resources contacts; develops new and maintains recurring co-op positions;
engages in lifelong learning to develop and maintain a current understanding of
the industry/field, employers, and positions. Activities to support this endeavor
include site visits to new and existing employers, outreach to potential new co-op
employer partners, and engagement in relevant professional development
opportunities. High-level customer-orientation, strong presentation skills, and
experience in building and maintaining client relationships is essential. Prior
professional experience in industry, particularly finance, is preferred.
Education of Students: The Assistant Cooperative Education Coordinator educates
students through the career development process with a specific focus on the
students’ co-op search. The Coordinator teaches a career education course each
semester, and coaches students through group and individual meetings. Classroom
preparation includes teaching interviewing skills, resume writing, professional
behavior and communication, workplace ethics, and soft skills development with a
focus on Northeastern’s Self-Authored Integrated Learning (SAIL) framework.
The Assistant Cooperative Education Coordinator also maintains contact with
students while engaged in their co-op experience, and works with students
through their post-co-op reflection.
Service: The Assistant Cooperative Education Coordinator also engages in service
to the Cooperative Education department, D’Amore-McKim School of Business,
and to Northeastern University. Service includes making presentations to
prospective students and newly admitted students; participation on committees
and task forces; and serving as an advisor to student organizations.
Integrated Learning: Cooperative education is an integral part of the academic
experience at Northeastern and our philosophy is that learning in the classroom is
enriched by practical experience, and practical experience enriches classroom
learning. The Coordinator will collaborate with academic faculty, administration,
and the co-op community to guide students in the integration of their co-op and
academic experiences. The Assistant Cooperative Education Coordinator shares
knowledge of industry with academic faculty to integrate employment-based
learning with curriculum-based learning.
Qualifications:
• A master’s degree or its academic
equivalent is required, and a minimum of five
years of professional work experience.
• Experience as a career coach, certification preferable, but not required.
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and comfort presenting to
diverse audiences.
• Experience working with a diverse staff and/or student population and a
demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in the
workplace.
• Proficiency in computer/technology and database maintenance, and strong
organizational skills.
• Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license, in order to travel
locally to
co-op sites.
Preferred
• An academic degree in a related business profession, or experience in career
development and counseling of business students.
• Knowledge of cooperative education and/or experiential learning.
• Experience working with an international student population.
