The Co-ops & Careers Department, within the Academic Affairs Division, is seeking applicants for a Co-op & Career Advisor with strengths in career advising/coaching, teaching, recruiting, interpersonal communication, and collaboration. This is a hybrid position.
Wentworth offers 20+ majors, including construction management, civil engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, architecture, and industrial design. Cooperative Education is the cornerstone of a Wentworth undergraduate degree. As a graduation requirement, all undergraduate students must complete two co-op semesters to gain hands-on work experience in their industry.
The Co-ops & Careers department manages Wentworth’s cooperative education program. Every advisor supports students and alumni in specific majors with career exploration, career decision-making, job search efforts, and transition to the workplace.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide co-op and career advising/coaching to current students and alumni.
- Provide critical feedback on job search application materials, interview skills, and networking skills.
- Maintain accurate student records using Excel and Symplicity.
- Monitor student and employer co-op experiences and review employer and student evaluations for grading purposes.
- Provide advice and guidance on employment situations and mediate challenges.
- Develop and maintain employer relationships.
- Build knowledge of industry and job market trends.
- Develop and teach professional development curriculum and workshops.
- Collaborate with the Co-ops & Careers department to provide planning and support for signature events.
- Establish rapport with faculty and be a strong campus partner and collaborator.
- Attend school, program and departmental meetings as directed or invited.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least one year of related experience.
About Us
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready.
We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
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