Co-op & Career Advisor

Summary

Position SummaryWentworth Institute of Technology's Co-ops & Careers department is looking for a Co-op & Career Advisor (CCA) to join our Integrated Advising Collaborative (IAC). In this role, you'll work as part of a coordinated advising team, alongside Academic and Faculty Advisors, to help students build career readiness skills, connect their academic experience to professional pathways, and successfully complete Wentworth's cooperative education requirement.Cooperative Education is the cornerstone of a Wentworth undergraduate degree. All undergraduate students must complete two co-op semesters as a graduation requirement, and your work will directly support their success in that process.ResponsibilitiesCareer AdvisingProvide individualized and group advising on topics such as, but not limited to career exploration and goal setting, resume, cover letter, portfolio development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, etc.Help students articulate skills, experiences, and goalsDeliver career readiness content workshops and programmingCo-op SupportPrepare students for participation in co-op, including teaching a co-op preparation courseGuide students through identifying, applying for, and securing co-op opportunitiesTrack student progress toward co-op eligibility and maintain accurate recordsProvide coaching throughout the co-op search and decision-making processIntegrated AdvisingCollaborate closely with Academic and Faculty Advisors to provide coordinated, holistic student supportParticipate in joint advising meetings, case reviews, and shared student success planningContribute to consistent advising through shared documentation and aligned outreachStudent Engagement Across the LifecycleFirst Year: Introduce career exploration and early engagement opportunitiesSecond Year: Deliver co-op preparation programmingThird Year: Support students during co-op, review evaluations, and facilitate reflectionFourth Year: Provide advanced job search and career transition supportStudent Support & Case ManagementIdentify students who need additional support and provide timely outreachParticipate in at-risk student case reviews within the IACProvide timely outreach in response to alerts, progress reports, and advising triggersConnect students with appropriate campus resourcesDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate, timely advising records in institutional systemsUphold advising standards for response time, documentation and engagementSchool & Faculty PartnershipServe as an embedded advisor within assigned academic school(s)Build relationships with faculty and academic leadershipAlign advising with curriculum and program-specific pathwaysProfessional Development & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in required IAC training and professional development activitiesStay current on workforce trends, recruiting practices, and career technologiesContribute to assessment and continuous improvement initiativesQualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree2-4 years of relevant experience in career advising, co-op programs or student supportStrong coaching, communication, and collaboration skillsPreferred:Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related fieldExperience in experiential learning or cooperative education modelsFamiliarity with advising or CRM platforms (e.g., Navigate, Symplicity)Position DetailsAt this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.The job grade for this position is Grade 7.The expected salary for this position is between $71,000.00 -$85,000.00 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.Compensation and BenefitsWentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges support equity, foster trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. Excellence at WentworthInclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Position SummaryWentworth Institute of Technology's Co-ops & Careers department is looking for a Co-op & Career Advisor (CCA) to join our Integrated Advising Collaborative (IAC). In this role, you'll work as part of a coordinated advising team, alongside Academic and Faculty Advisors, to help students build career readiness skills, connect their academic experience to professional pathways, and successfully complete Wentworth's cooperative education requirement.Cooperative Education is the cornerstone of a Wentworth undergraduate degree. All undergraduate students must complete two co-op semesters as a graduation requirement, and your work will directly support their success in that process.ResponsibilitiesCareer AdvisingProvide individualized and group advising on topics such as, but not limited to career exploration and goal setting, resume, cover letter, portfolio development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, etc.Help students articulate skills, experiences, and goalsDeliver career readiness content workshops and programmingCo-op SupportPrepare students for participation in co-op, including teaching a co-op preparation courseGuide students through identifying, applying for, and securing co-op opportunitiesTrack student progress toward co-op eligibility and maintain accurate recordsProvide coaching throughout the co-op search and decision-making processIntegrated AdvisingCollaborate closely with Academic and Faculty Advisors to provide coordinated, holistic student supportParticipate in joint advising meetings, case reviews, and shared student success planningContribute to consistent advising through shared documentation and aligned outreachStudent Engagement Across the LifecycleFirst Year: Introduce career exploration and early engagement opportunitiesSecond Year: Deliver co-op preparation programmingThird Year: Support students during co-op, review evaluations, and facilitate reflectionFourth Year: Provide advanced job search and career transition supportStudent Support & Case ManagementIdentify students who need additional support and provide timely outreachParticipate in at-risk student case reviews within the IACProvide timely outreach in response to alerts, progress reports, and advising triggersConnect students with appropriate campus resourcesDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate, timely advising records in institutional systemsUphold advising standards for response time, documentation and engagementSchool & Faculty PartnershipServe as an embedded advisor within assigned academic school(s)Build relationships with faculty and academic leadershipAlign advising with curriculum and program-specific pathwaysProfessional Development & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in required IAC training and professional development activitiesStay current on workforce trends, recruiting practices, and career technologiesContribute to assessment and continuous improvement initiativesQualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree2-4 years of relevant experience in career advising, co-op programs or student supportStrong coaching, communication, and collaboration skillsPreferred:Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related fieldExperience in experiential learning or cooperative education modelsFamiliarity with advising or CRM platforms (e.g., Navigate, Symplicity)Position DetailsAt this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.The job grade for this position is Grade 7.The expected salary for this position is between $71,000.00 -$85,000.00 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.Compensation and BenefitsWentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges support equity, foster trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. Excellence at WentworthInclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr