Coop Counselor-1

About the Opportunity

About the D'Amore-McKim School of Business :

Founded in 1922, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University prepares the leaders that the times demand. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with uniquely human skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. From undergraduate to MBA-level programs-online, on-site, or hybrid, full- or part-time, our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

About the opportunity :

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business is seeking a Co-op Counselor to work with our undergraduate student population. You will join a team of more than 30 highly motivated, professional, collaborative individuals who together deliver a best-in-class cooperative education program to business students.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities :

The Co-op Counselor supports undergraduate students in the D'Amore-McKim School of Business by providing individual and group advising for career development and developing resources supporting career education. In collaboration with other members of the D'Amore-McKim Cooperative Education team, the Co-op Counselor creates, facilitates, and coordinates student and alumni workshops and events.

Additionally, the Co-op Counselor develops programming and additional supports for special student populations, including F1 & J1 learners, student athletes, student entrepreneurs, and Global Scholars; and supports the creation of content and communications via a variety of methods and media to effectively convey information and support to students. This position reports to the Associate Director, Cooperative Education and is part of the Co-op Counselor Team.

Student Advising - 65%

• Advise a caseload of assigned students seeking co-op experiences. Develop rapport to support increased self-awareness of life and career goals, interests, and values. Support job searches with resume and cover letter reviews; job search strategies; interview preparation, practice, and debriefs; and job offer considerations.
• Serve as a specialist to support a subset of students seeking to find and create their own co-op experiences outside of Northeastern' s co-op database, known as "self-developing a co-op."
• Reach out, connect, and support D'Amore-McKim students during their co-op and internship experiences.

Program Support - 25%

Student Communication - 5%

General Support - 5%

Minimum Qualifications :

Documents to submit :

Resume, Cover Letter

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant professional experience and how you will support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Position Type

Student Services

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 for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu / diversity.