African American Studies
Northeastern University’s Department of African American Studies mentors intellectual leaders, develops emerging scholars, and trains global citizens who are able to explore the world from diverse perspectives in an ever increasingly global and interdisciplinary world. As a community of international and interdisciplinary scholars, practitioners, and community leaders the department aims to create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
Job Titles
| Academic Advisor* | Legislator* |
| Account Manager | Management Consultant |
| Admissions Counselor | Mental Health Worker |
| Advocate | Museum Curator* |
| Affirmative Action Officer | Operations Coordinator |
| Case Manager | Paralegal |
| Civil Rights Analyst* | Policy Analyst* |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | Professor* |
| Diversity Coordinator | Public Affairs Manager |
| Editorial Assistant | Public Health Analyst* |
| Event Planner | Real Estate Agent* |
| Foreign Service Officer* | Recruiter |
| Fundraiser | Research Assistant |
| Grant Writer | Social Worker* |
| Grassroots Organizer | Study Abroad Advisor* |
| Guidance Counselor* | Teacher* |
| Human Resources Administrator | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Lawyer* | Youth Service Specialist |
Positions that require additional education, training, or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| The Chicago Urban League | Museum of African American History |
| Harlem Children Society | Oberlin College |
| Imani Corporation | Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC Boston) |
Industries
| Higher Education | Publishing |
| Human Services | Research |
| Nonprofit |
Internships and Co-ops
These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Development Intern
- Legislative Intern
- Mental Health Worker
- Research Intern
Use NUworks,Handshake, SimplyHired.com,Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit Cooperative Education.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET OnLine
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUniv; password: RAZDE)
- NUsource
Career Development Videos
- Careers in Non-Profit, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
- Careers in Think Tanks and Other Research Organizations
- Corporate Communications
- Careers in Public Policy, Part 1, Part 2
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations & Activities
For additional student organizations click here.
For additional student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.