About the Opportunity

Summary

The Co-op Counselor supports the Office of the Chancellor and the College of Engineering (COE) Cooperative Education program by providing operational student and employer-facing support to Co-op this role the Co-op Counselor guides students through the co-op process including job search preparation application support self-developed co-op opportunities co-op advising support and ongoing engagement while on co-op. Communications and outreach employer and student events coordination maintenance of student-facing and internal resources and contributions to data tracking and reporting are all within scope. Committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students employers and colleagues this position is a key support resource for the co-op team including stepping in for Co-op Faculty when needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.

• Minimum of 12 years of professional work experience; experience in higher education career services human resources or a related field preferred.

• Prior experience advising coaching teaching or facilitating in one-on-one or group settings.

• Strong organizational project management and professional communication skills with attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving ability.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Teams) and Google Suite.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and colleges.

• Comfort presenting to diverse audiences and demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Experience with Microsoft or Google forms creation and process documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities with attention to detail and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cooperative education and/or experiential learning.

• Experience with Salesforce Simplicity or similar CRM/advising platforms.

• Experience with SharePoint Canvas or similar content management or educational instruction tools.

• Experience developing or facilitating career development workshops and resources.

• Experience with data reporting including basic report interpretation and communicating key findings.

• Knowledge of international student employment authorization and visa support processes.

• Budget management or financial reconciliation experience; familiarity with Concur or similar expense management platforms a plus.

• Familiarity with administering peer mentoring or peer advising programs work-study programs or supervising students.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Program Operations & Communications

• Manage co-op program communications to COE students and employers including announcements for recruitment deadlines interview schedules and events.

• Develop and maintain communication materials SharePoint resources student-facing resources internal team documentation and the co-op resource library.

• Support program operations including course planning via CourseLeaf enrollment monitoring and committee support.

• Coordinate hire logistics for faculty and staff hiring committees along with work-study student hiring and supervision.

• Assist with purchasing and budget management functions including reporting reconciliation and Concur expense processing as part of broader operational duties.

• Support data tracking and reporting functions as assigned including monitoring application activity and surfacing relevant findings to Co-op Faculty.

Student Advising & Co-op Preparation

• Serve as a resource for COE students seeking co-op experiences supporting them through resume reviews job search strategy and application preparation. Provide first-line program coverage in the absence of Co-op Faculty.

• Coach students pursuing self-developed co-ops outside of Northeasterns database guiding them through available platforms and supporting them through tthe vetting approval and registration process.

• Lead mock interview coordination and material preparation to support co-op courses.

• Facilitate ongoing outreach and check-ins with students during their co-op experience; escalate concerns to Co-op Faculty for follow-up and direct student engagement as appropriate.

• Provide supplementary global co-op support for students as needed in coordination with Global Co-op Faculty.

Employer & Student Programming

• Coordinate logistics for employer engagement activities including on-campus visits company information sessions and on-campus interviews serving as a primary point of contact for scheduling materials and follow-through.

• Support employer recognition initiatives including coordination of employer spotlights outreach materials and award or acknowledgment activities.

• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of co-op workshops information sessions and student-facing events throughout the co-op cycle.

• Serve as a liaison between the COE Co-op office and multiple departments across campus.

General Support

• Support college and university initiatives as assigned; contribute to committee work and assist with special projects.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for program workflows processes and student experience.

• Support additional college-specific functions or cross-college initiatives as directed by the university-wide co-op program.

• The Co-op Counselor may shift their college assignment based on the business needs of the university-wide co-op program.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

Expected Hiring Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.