Co-Op Coach - Hiring Immediately

Who We Are:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student’s demand for flexible program delivery.

Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.

In early 2024, Franklin Cummings Tech launched a year-long, 1200+ hour co-op (co-operative education), where students are paid to learn on the job, providing a path to better careers and higher salaries. By 2026, all our associate degree programs will integrate the co-op model. Companies co-invest and pay co-op students well in return for a quality guarantee. In this way, the college becomes a trusted source of talent. At a time when so many question the value of higher education, the co-op provides clear value. It doesn’t have to be a choice between work or school. It can now be both.

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Position Summary:

The Co-op Coach provides on-the-job support to both student and supervisor. Specific responsibilities:

• Build close, trusting relationships with students and their managers
• Check in bi-weekly with both student and employer and lead bi-monthly workplace visits
• Intervene within a day if there is a challenge with a student or a manager
• Co-lead supervisor trainings on how to support entry-level workers from low-income backgrounds
• Help design and then execute a system of relationship management, including regular surveys and use of a CRM
• Create, deliver, and monitor a Performance Improvement Plan in situations where students need extra support
• Process finder fee contracts and ensure proper payment
• Lead our weekly lunch and learn series, where students connect with top leaders from the partner companies
• Lead the matching of students and companies, including resume prep and an interview
• Beginning this fall, apprentice with our head of company partnerships, with the goal of transitioning to the management of company partnerships by spring 2025

• Proven skills in managing entry-level workers and managing new managers
• Proven relationship-building skills – able to build long-lasting partnerships built on trust
• Proven listening skills – able to draw out and understand the pain points of students and supervisors
• Integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-driven and dependable
• Passion for the college mission
• Appreciation for working within diverse environments and teams
• Willingness to balance office work and extensive local travel to companies
• Proficiency/fluency in Spanish (written and oral) is a plus

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• 5+ years of management experience
• Associates Degree or higher required
• Valid Driver’s License

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

FCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.