About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Career Assistant will report to an Associate Director, in the Career Development department, and provide career coaching, program management and support for students, employers and alumni, on the Boston Campus.  They will provide individualized support to students, deliver career development workshops, and participate in the department’s efforts to support students’ career exploration and job seeking.  This is a temporary position.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Career Advising & Student Coaching 

Provide individualized and small group career advising and coaching to students and recent graduates. Guide students through job search strategies, resume, cover letter and portfolio development, interview preparation, and offer evaluation.  

• Programming Design & Delivery 

Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programming that addresses the full arc of the job search: industry exploration, networking, mock interviews, career fairs and employer showcases, and salary negotiation. Develop programming in partnership with career development team, faculty, student organizations and employer partners. Capture and leverage data to evaluate program effectiveness to iterate accordingly. 

• Departmental Initiatives 

Assist with career education special projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, career fairs, employer visits, networking events, and engagements with prospective, incoming, current and graduating Northeastern students. Support the ideation, planning, logistics and delivery of both small and large-scale events. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 1 years of experience in career services, recruiting, workforce development, or higher education.

• Experience working with or advising preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal skills. 

• Strong organizational with careful attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds and identities, and genuine commitment to inclusive practice. 

• Proficiency with career management platforms (e.g., Handshake), labor market intelligence tools (e.g., Lightcast, LinkedIn Talent Insights), and AI-enabled career development tools, a plus.

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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.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

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