Education: Higher Education Professionals
The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for higher education administrators, and adult learning professionals.
In keeping with Northeastern University’s longstanding commitment to experiential learning, School of Education programs are professional and pragmatic. Our courses seamlessly integrate theory and practice, providing you with knowledge and skills that translate immediately to your school or organization.
Job Titles
Academic Advisor | Diversity Programs Coordinator |
Academic Technology Specialist | Educational Technology Specialist |
Admissions Counselor | Online Learning Specialist |
Campus Recreation Coordinator | Residence Hall Director |
Career Counselor | University Recruiter |
Chief Learning Officer | Virtual Librarian Program Manager Curriculum Support Operations Program Associate Provost/Chancellor’s Office |
Director of Development | Director of Quality Assurance Director of Public Service Student Success Adviser Academic Coach Associate Director of Advancement – School of Social Work Associate Director, Recognition & Stewardship International Advising and Student Services Associate Campus Director Vice President for Research and Economic Development
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Employers
City Year |
Harvard University |
Quincy College |
Babson College |
Boston Educational Development Fund |
EF Education First |
Simmons College |
Industries
Consulting – Policy, Education, Strategic Change | Higher Education |
Government (Local, State, & Federal) | Both Non-Profits and Corporate For Profits |
Internships and Practicums
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
Many professional organizations within higher education host national placement internship programs over the summer months. Be sure to explore your functional areas’ professional organization to discover opportunities. Notable internship programs include, NODA, NACADA, and ACUHO-I.
- Communications and Development Intern
- Disability Services Intern
- Academic Advising Practicum
- Student Affairs Graduate Intern
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
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
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUnvi; password: RAZDE)
- NUsource
Websites for Job Search
- Higheredjobs.com
- The Placement Exchange – NASPA
- ChronicleVitae
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- HigherEd360
- NUworks
- NUsource
- Handshake
Campus Organizations & Activities
For student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities. Read more about the role of professional associations here.
- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
- American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
- Association of College Unions International
- Association for Institutional Research
- Association for Student Conduct Administration
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- National Association for Campus Activities
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NODA – Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education
- University Council for Educational Administration
Additional professional associations may be found here: Higher Education Resource Hub
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities.
- Association for Student Conduct Administration
- NACADA Advising Community on Career Advising
- NASPA Networking Group
- National Career Development Association
- Northeastern University International Students and Alumni Networking Group
- sheLEADS at Northeastern
Twitter Handles
The Chronicle of Higher Education @Chronicle
HERC Jobs (@HERCJobs) | Twitter
Inside Higher Ed@insidehighered