Career Services Advisor | On-Site

Pima Medical Institute•Phoenix, AZ

42d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate externship placement for all Certificate Program students and assist all graduates with gainful employment in the healthcare field. Champion Student Success! Are you passionate about guiding students toward fulfilling careers in healthcare? Do you thrive on building strong partnerships and inspiring future professionals? Join our team as a Career Services Advisor, where you'll play a vital role in empowering students through externship placement, career development, and job search success. In this position, you'll connect with local healthcare partners, facilitate meaningful opportunities, and provide students with the tools they need to excel in their careers.

Requirements

A passion for student success and career empowerment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Motivational energy to inspire students and graduates.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational expertise in managing data, documentation, and placements.
Associate's Degree preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Two (2) years of recruitment/staffing experience.
Computer and word processing skills.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Secure externship sites through outreach strategies (cold calling, networking, on-site visits, email, etc.).
Match students to externship sites based on assessments and instructor input.
Conduct site visits and monitor student progress.
Maintain and update externship site availability.
Conduct pre-externship orientation workshops.
Organize job search workshops covering resume building, networking, and interview techniques.
Advise graduates on optimizing job search strategies.
Facilitate Advisory Board meetings to enhance curriculum and student employability.
Participate in campus and external events, including job fairs and graduation ceremonies.
Develop partnerships with local healthcare providers and employers.
Ensure all required documents (background checks, certifications, immunizations, etc.) are completed.
Prepare externship packets and maintain accurate student files.
Track credentialing and programmatic licensure data.
Enter and verify employment data in Campus Nexus.
Maintain accurate records of employer and externship site engagement.
Generate reports to monitor placements and track performance against goals.
Log all communications with students, graduates, and externship sites.