Information for Employers

For a work experience to be registered as a co-op work term with NJIT Newark College of Engineering, the position should fulfill the following qualifications:

Number of hours per week: 

• NCE Undergraduate programs: (full-time) 35 to 40 hours per week  
• SAET Undergraduate programs: (full-time) 35 to 40 hours per week or (part-time) 15 to 25 hours per week

Length: at least 15 weeks and within the academic term (e.g., Jan-Apr; May-Aug; Sep-Dec)

• NCE Undergraduate programs: 4-6 months
• SAET Undergraduate programs: 4 months

Salary: minimum wage or above (for the standards of the geographic area where the student is working)

• The average salary for NJIT Engineering students varies based on the student’s academic program and prior work experience; the general average is $20/hr. 
• If you are an employer and have any questions about average salary, you are welcome to contact Nayelli Perez (she, her) - Director, Undergraduate Engineering Co-op - Newark College of Engineering & Career Services at nayelli.perez@njit.edu. Appointments to discuss recruitment strategy can be scheduled at this link.

Supervision: Co-op student supervised by an engineer or other technical staff who provides regular supervision, feedback, and completes the Final Evaluation.

Relevant to Engineering:  Technical and relevant to student’s academic program and/or career objectives 

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Please note: In order for a NJIT Engineering Co-op student to get a position approved for Co-op, they need the provide the following information: position title, Supervisor's name and contact information (email address and/or phone number), Start date and end date of the position, job description of the position’s tasks/responsibilities (must relate to student’s major and/or career objectives), number of hours student will be working per week (40 hours full-time maximum), Salary

It is recommended, if possible, for this information to be provided in the offer letter to prevent potential delays in the student getting the position approved for Co-op.

[Your Company Letterhead]

[Date]

[Candidate's Name] [Candidate's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]

Dear [Candidate's Name],

We are pleased to offer you a Co-op position with [Your Company Name], starting on [Start Date] and concluding on [End Date]. We were impressed by your qualifications and are excited to welcome you to our team.

Position: [Position Title]

Salary: [Salary per hour]

Working Hours: You will be expected to work [Number of Hours] hours per week during the Co-op term.

Location: [Provide the physical location of the workplace, if applicable.]

Reporting to: You will report to [Supervisor's Name], who will provide guidance and support during your Co-op term.

Job Description:
[Include a brief description of the role, responsibilities, and any other relevant information about the position.]

Key Responsibilities:

[List the key responsibilities and tasks the candidate will be expected to perform during their Co-op term.]

Qualifications:

[List the specific qualifications and skills required for the position.]

Benefits [if applicable]:

In addition to the hourly rate, you will be eligible for the following benefits during your Co-op term:

[List any additional benefits, such as access to company facilities, training opportunities, etc.]

Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing and returning a copy of this letter by [Acceptance Deadline]. If you have any questions or require further clarification about the offer, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to your contributions to our team and are confident that your time with us will be mutually beneficial. Thank you for choosing [Your Company Name] for this Co-op opportunity.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Contact Information]

[Signature (if sending a printed copy)]

[Enclosures: Employee Handbook, Any Other Relevant Documents]

If a verbal offer is given to the Co-op student, please follow up with an offer in writing, as the Co-op student will need to submit that to get the position approved for Co-op.

We strongly encourage employers to inform the NCE Co-op Staff of any Co-op job offers you would like to extend to students; this ensures that we at Newark College of Engineering /NJIT provide you (the employer) and the student with the support needed, that the student is able to have their Co-op position counted for their Co-op course, and that full-time Co-op hires are granted the authorization by Newark College of Engineering /NJIT to work full-time and maintain full-time student status.

Provide the student with a supervisor and/or mentor to support them in the workplace and to be an active participant in the cooperative education model

We encourage you to discuss the student(s) Learning Objectives at the beginning of the Co-op work term.

Complete a Final Evaluation at the end of the Co-op work term (which will be sent via email through Handshake); an optional Mid Term Check-In may be sent to the employer and student during the middle of Co-op work term in case either the employer/supervisor or student would like to provide feedback or request extra support from the NCE Co-op staff.

(if applicable) Contact the NCE Co-op staff prior to taking disciplinary action or considering the dismissal of a co-op student.

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Please contact Nayelli Perez, Director - Undergraduate Engineering Co-op at nayelli.perez@njit.edu or 973-642-7154 to inquire further about the NCE Co-op ELEVATE Partnership Program if you would like to learn more about the upcoming ways to engage with NJIT's Engineering students such as:

• class speaking opportunities in our Professionals Skills in Engineering course
• upcoming networking nights

An overview of employer engagement opportunities at NJIT can be found at this link

Be recognized in event signage and communications at two annual Engineering Co-op networking events.

Invitation to two dedicated Co-op recruitment events (one per semester) exclusively for NCE undergraduate engineering students.

Secure the best dates and times for interviews and employer information sessions during each Co-op cycle (Fall & Spring), ensuring strong student turnout and engagement.

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