Career Services and Externship Coach

Elaine Sterling Institute • Atlanta, GA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Elaine Sterling Institute is seeking a dynamic and student-focused Career Services & Externship Coach to lead job placement efforts for our Dunwoody campus while supporting externship coordination for the Medical Assistant program across both Dunwoody and Lenox locations. This role is critical to student success and focuses on career coaching, employer partnerships, externship placement, and driving strong employment outcomes for graduates.

Requirements

• Strong networking, recruiting, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to coach and prepare students for employment success
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, follow-up, and communication skills
• Passion for student success and career development

Nice To Haves

• Experience in career services, job placement, workforce development, education, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead job placement efforts for students and graduates
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, including spas, salons, medical offices, wellness centers, externship sites and barbershops (and more)
• Provide career coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, and professional readiness
• Match students and graduates with employment opportunities aligned with their career goals
• Track and report placement rates and employment outcomes
• Develop and manage externship site partnerships for the Medical Assistant program
• Place students into externships beginning at 300 program hours
• Serve as liaison between students and externship site managers, resolving issues as needed
• Collect and track student externship hours and ensure accurate entry into the SIS system
• Monitor externship progress to ensure successful completion
• Serve as a key point of contact between students, graduates, and employers
• Collaborate with Admissions, Education, and Student Services teams to support students from enrollment through employment
• Contribute to a culture focused on student achievement and career success

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including PTO, medical, and 401(k) with employer match
• Mission-driven, student-focused work environment
• Opportunity to build industry partnerships and career pipelines
• Direct impact on student success and employment outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees