About the position
Northeastern University is a national leader in cooperative education in which students alternate between academic study and work experiences. The College of Engineering has a robust co-op program for graduate engineering students and its rapid expansion now requires more support to continue developing and growing the program. This is a full time, non-tenure track faculty position, primarily working with students in the College of Engineering's Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering (MGEN) Unit on the Oakland campus. The MGEN Cooperative Education Program at Northeastern University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity and social justice while building a climate of inclusion on and beyond campus. In research and teaching environments, members of the University community work to cultivate an inclusive environment that denounces discrimination through innovation, collaboration and an awareness of global perspectives on social justice. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, socioeconomic background, family education level, ability - and other visible and nonvisible differences.
Responsibilities
- Develop partnerships with employers by working with executive, supervisory and human resources contacts.
- Develop new and maintain ongoing co-op positions, and make appropriate referrals for students to apply to these positions.
- Maintain a current understanding of the industry/field, employers, and positions.
- Conduct site visits to new and existing employers.
- Prepare students for the co-op search and work experience by teaching co-op related courses each semester and through individual advising meetings.
- Teach tools appropriate for co-op search (interviewing skills, resume writing, LinkedIn, professional behavior, and job search tools) as well as career foundations topics (such as ethics, mindset, mindfulness, motivation, and diversity).
- Be the primary point of contact for a large group of students in preparing for co-op and while on co-op.
- Collaborate with college faculty, administration, and other co-op coordinators to help students integrate their co-op and academic education.
- Engage in service opportunities outside the University to enhance the reputation of the co-op program and the University.
Requirements
- A master's degree in higher education administration, engineering, business administration, or a related field is required by the appointment start date.
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience is required.
- Experience working with engineers in a Human Resources setting or in the career development, recruiting or counseling of engineering students is required.
- Substantial use of technology tools is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Experience working with a diverse staff/student populations, international students and a demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in the workplace is required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness & life
- Retirement
- Commuting & transportation
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