Co-Op Coordinator - HigherEdJobs

Job Overview:
Drexel University is nationally and internationally recognized as a pioneer in cooperative education. The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) is one of the most highly ranked co-op and career service organizations among any university in the country. We ensure that students obtain the maximum benefit from experiential learning and career development services. Each year, more than 9,500 Drexel students are enrolled in co-op programs and the SCDC effectively manages more than 4,000 student placements into cooperative education work experiences.

The Co-op Coordinator will assist students in achieving suitable co-operative education experiences for the following caseloads: Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years experience required.
• Strong interest in assisting students locate meaningful work experiences in related majors and ability to discuss specific jobs in these areas.
• Ability to counsel students in a variety of majors regarding job search techniques and knowledge of industry specific trends and information.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with current employer partners and develop new co-op positions related to student majors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Hyperion or similar reporting software preferred.

Essential Functions:

• The coordinator serves as a liaison official between the University and employers regarding administrative and operating requirements for the cooperative education program.
• Function as the primary contact with a group of students, the coordinator is responsible for creating and managing student employment opportunities in assigned fields and assists with career-related programs for undergraduate students.
• Meet with students one-on-one to assist them with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and job search techniques. He/she will respond to student and employer concerns while they are working and will develop jobs in assigned majors through networking, faculty leads and outreaching to new employers.
• Works closely with the academic departments in supporting the integration between academics and cooperative education.
• Runs reports to monitor and analyze student eligibility for co-op, progress in the job search and credit awarded for co-op.
• Processes paperwork for co-op related major changes, concentration changes, and approving and entering jobs for co-op credit.

Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Steinbright Career Development Center is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76574 or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Co-Op Coordinator. The requisition number is 5092.

For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu.

Drexel University is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175704614

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