Assistant​/Associate Co-op Coordinator

Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator About the Opportunity

Northeastern University is a national leader in cooperative education, where students alternate between academic study and work experiences. The Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Co-op Faculty Coordinator to work with students, with an initial focus in Bouve College of Health Sciences. This is a full-time, non‑tenure track, 12‑month faculty position that invites you to join a team of highly motivated, professional, experienced, collaborative individuals who provide an outstanding cooperative education program in the health sciences and public health.

Education of Students:
The Co‑op Coordinator educates students through their career development by advising, coaching, and delivering effective teaching programs. Responsibilities include one‑on‑one work with students, workshops, classroom instruction, and coaching through both group and individual meetings. The Coordinator teaches a career education course each semester and prepares lessons on interviewing skills, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, leadership, and self‑awareness and emotional intelligence.

The Co‑op Coordinator also maintains contact with students while they are engaged in their co‑op experience and assists post‑co‑op reflection. Integrated Learning:
The Coordinator collaborates with academic faculty, administration, and the co‑op community to guide students in integrating their co‑op and academic experiences, sharing industry knowledge with faculty, and aligning employment‑based learning with curriculum-based learning.

Employer Relations / Job Development:
The Coordinator develops new partnerships and expands existing employer programs by engaging managers, HR contacts, and alumni. Activities include site visits to new and existing employers, outreach to potential new partners, and participation in professional organizations. Strong client‑relationship skills and industry experience are required.

Service:
The Coordinator engages in service to the Cooperative Education Department, Bouve College of Health Sciences, and Northeastern University. Service duties include presentations to prospective and newly admitted students, participation on committees and task forces, and advising student organizations.

• A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, psychology, or a health science/public health related field is required, along with a minimum of three years of work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with a varied staff and/or student population.
• Proficiency in computer/technology and database maintenance, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and appreciation of cooperative education and experiential learning and its impact on an individual’s career development.
• Ability to effectively engage a diverse network of global stakeholders across time zones.

• An academic degree in a related health profession or experience in career development and counseling of students.
• Professional experience within the health industry is a plus.
• Experience as a career coach; certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with an international student population.
• Teaching experience in a classroom environment.

The Bouve College of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members, approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is a leading national model for education and research in health, psychosocial, and biomedical sciences and supports the University’s mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. Within Bouve, the School of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences offers interdisciplinary education and research excellence, using novel health technologies and data literacy to address public health challenges.

The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences provides world‑class education in a broad range of public health and clinical careers that promote health and well‑being…