Open Rank Coop Coordinator at Northeastern University

Newton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

109000.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooperative Education, Career Development, Student Advising, Teaching, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Diversity Commitment, Employer Engagement, Partnership Development, Professional Development, Technology Proficiency, Client Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

About the Opportunity About this opportunity: Northeastern University is a global leader in experiential learning and cooperative education in which students alternate between academic study and work experiences. The College of Arts Media and Design (CAMD) is seeking a Co-op Coordinator Faculty member to work with its co-op students and employers partners. You will join a team of highly-motivated, professional, collaborative individuals who provide an outstanding cooperative education program to students in the fields of architecture, art + design, communication studies, journalism, music and theatre. This position will require thoughtful collaboration with CAMD academic faculty who are important to the success of the cooperative education program. This position will also require working in partnership with other cooperative education faculty within the CAMD Co-Op Team and within the university-wide co-op community. The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is a collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. CAMD is also home to the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change, and the CAMD Media Studios Organization (MSO). Expectations of the Co-Op Coordinator Faculty Role Education of Students: The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator will be responsible for preparing students for the co-op search and reviewing their work experiences by advising and coaching students, developing and delivering effective teaching and coaching programs that enable students to be successful in today’s global environment. This includes, but is not limited to, working with students one-on-one, in workshops and in the classroom. Teaching the co-op related courses each semester and conducting individual career advising meetings with students. Course preparation includes teaching interviewing skills, resume and portfolio basics, professional behavior and communication, workplace ethics, as well as leadership skills and self-awareness and emotional intelligence development. The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator will also maintain contact with students while engaged in their co-op experience and works with students through their post-co-op reflection. Collaboration and Service: The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator will collaborate with internal stakeholders for their role. These internal stakeholders will include, but are not limited to, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, the Office of Career Development, the Co-op Directors, other Co-op Faculty Coordinators across majors and colleges, and the Global Experience Office. The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator also engages in service to the Cooperative Education department, College of Arts, Media and Design and within the university wide co-op community. Service includes making presentations to prospective students and newly admitted students; participation on committees, working groups, task forces; and serving as an advisor to student organizations. The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator will be expected to participate in professional development opportunities outside of the University to enhance the reputation of the co-op program and the University. Employer Engagement and Partnership Development: The co-op faculty coordinator is expected to develop new and maintain ongoing partnerships with employers in the fields of art, media, and design in order to create co-op and other experiential learning opportunities for students. The co-op faculty coordinator must engage in lifelong learning to develop and maintain a current understanding of the industry, 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 active participation in relevant professional organizations. The co-op faculty coordinator will also partner with relevant stakeholders across the university to ensure effective development, management, implementation, and growth of both domestic and international employer partnerships. The co-op faculty coordinator will work with the CAMD Co-Op team in developing and engaging in a strategic approach to employer engagement and continuous improvement of the Co-Op program. The co-op faculty coordinator must be able to develop strategies to leverage our student’s expertise and, in doing so, position both the University and the College as a global talent solution provider. Qualifications A master’s degree in college student development, counseling, education, or a related Art, Media and Design field is required by the appointment start date, as well as a minimum of three years of professional work experience. Familiarity with technology is essential. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. Expertise working with a diverse staff and student population, and a demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in the workplace required. Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment is essential Proficiency in computer/technology and database maintenance, and strong organizational skills. Knowledge and appreciation of cooperative education and its impact on an individual’s career development. Ability to effectively engage a diverse network of global stakeholders, across time zones. Experience working with an international student population. High-level customer-orientation, strong presentation skills, and experience in building and maintaining client relationships is essential. Prior professional experience in industry is preferred, but not required. While all candidates will be fully considered, preference will be given to candidates with expertise and interest within the creative disciplines of the college, and to candidates with a background teaching in higher education and within the field of experiential learning. Applicants should submit a resume and a concise cover letter highlighting relevant professional experience and their desire to work with students to strengthen their professional career journeys. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. 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. Pay Range: Assistant Coop Coordinator: $70,000.00 - $81,000.00 | Associate Coop Coordinator: $78,000.00 - $89,000.00 | Senior Coop Coordinator: $89,000.00 - $109,000.00 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. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Responsibilities

The Co-Op Faculty Coordinator will prepare students for the co-op search and review their work experiences through advising and coaching. They will also collaborate with internal stakeholders and develop partnerships with employers to create co-op opportunities.