Accounting Co-op & MSA North Andover, MA, US Salary Range:
$55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually Luminary Fellow - Accounting Co-op & MSA PCN 72 Position Summary The Luminary Fellow for Accounting Co-op and MSA oversees the accounting co-op experience and supports the evolution of the graduate accounting program toward an advisory- and consulting-focused model. This role serves as a bridge between students, employers, and the school, ensuring a high-quality, career-aligned experience. Key Responsibilities Co-op Program Leadership Oversee all aspects of the accounting co-op program, including: ○ student preparation ○ placement coordination ○ employer engagement Maintain relationships with accounting firms and industry partners Ensure alignment between co-op experiences and student learning goals Student Mentorship & Career Development Provide guidance on: ○ resume and cover letter development ○ interview preparation ○ professional readiness Mentor students throughout the co-op process and during placements Employer & Partner Engagement Serve as primary liaison with accounting firms and partner organizations Coordinate communication and feedback between students and employers Identify and develop new co-op opportunities Instruction & Course Delivery Teach and manage the accounting co-op course Integrate structured reflection and learning into the co-op experience Evaluate student performance and provide feedback Program Development (Graduate Accounting) Advise on the evolution of the graduate accounting program toward: ○ advisory ○ consulting ○ decision-support skills Provide practitioner insight into curriculum design and program positioning Qualifications Significant professional experience in accounting, audit, advisory, or consulting Strong understanding of career pathways within accounting and related fields Experience mentoring or developing early-career professionals Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred Experience working with accounting firms (public or advisory) Teaching or training experience Exposure to advisory, consulting, or client-facing roles Position Type Part-time (Luminary Fellow) Combination of program management, mentorship, and instruction
Application Materials Should Include:
Resume Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success.