Career Services Advisor (On-site)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Tucson, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Career Services Advisor at the Tucson campus, you will serve as a crucial link between Pima Medical Institute and the local healthcare community. Your primary responsibilities include facilitating high-quality externship placements for certificate students and assisting all graduates in securing professional medical employment. This role is dynamic and consultative, blending aspects of sales, recruitment, and student mentorship.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of recruitment or staffing experience.
Highschool Diploma required.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and video-conferencing tools.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications will be considered.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide inclusive support while maintaining high ethical standards in decision-making.
Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain an accurate database and ensure all files are compiled for student exit interviews.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively acquire new externship sites through cold calling, direct telephone sales, networking via professional associations, and leveraging alumni/faculty connections.
Pair students with the optimum externship site based on skills/assessment checklists and instructor input.
Coordinate externship interviews and complete site assignments directly with site supervisors.
Conduct site visits to monitor student progress, facilitate midterm and final evaluations, and oversee required actions to overcome challenges.
Conduct workshops on resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing techniques, and soft skills improvement.
Advise not-yet-placed graduates on optimizing job search activities and maintaining lists of available job openings.
Ensure all requisite documentation (background checks, CPR/OSHA/HIPAA certifications, immunizations, etc.) is complete before placement.
Record student attendance, telephone call logs, and marketing efforts daily within Campus Nexus.
Generate placement reports from Campus Nexus to monitor student outcomes and detail results versus goals.
Participate in Advisory Board meetings, sharing statistical data regarding retention and placement.