Career Services

Western Welding Academy•Gillette, WY

About The Position

Career Services is a pivotal role at WWA. You’ll guide students through career readiness and job placement while also supporting student success and compliance. You’ll develop strong employer partnerships, proactively source job opportunities, and use student outcomes data to strengthen the program over time. This is a high-touch, high-impact position for someone who enjoys building relationships, moving quickly, and helping students take meaningful steps toward stable, well-paying careers in the trades.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in career services, student support, workforce development, recruiting, coaching, or a related field (or equivalent transferable experience).
Strong working knowledge of job search strategies, resume/cover letter development, and interview coaching.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
High discretion and professionalism handling sensitive student information.
Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort navigating student information systems/tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the skilled trades, welding, construction, or workforce environments.
Familiarity with CRM systems and placement tracking tools.
Knowledge of regional/national labor markets and employer expectations in trades.
Experience supporting accountability frameworks (attendance, conduct, compliance).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for students for career planning, campus adjustment, and support needs.
Build strong relationships starting at orientation and maintain consistent engagement through graduation and placement.
Advocate for students by connecting them to local and external resources (housing, financial support, transportation, wellness, etc.).
Provide 1:1 career advising including resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
Educate students on employer expectations, work readiness, and professional communication.
Prepare students for placement with structured career planning before graduation.
Develop relationships with employers, contractors, and industry partners to expand job opportunities.
Proactively source, track, and match students to roles aligned with their goals and readiness.
Strengthen WWA’s placement pipeline by maintaining ongoing communication with hiring partners.
Manage student discipline investigations with fairness, consistency, and documentation aligned to policy.
Coordinate and administer drug testing programs in accordance with school and industry expectations.
Partner with internal teams to address barriers to success while maintaining appropriate boundaries and standards.
Maintain relationships with external providers (testing centers, education partners, community resources).
Ensure service quality and alignment with WWA standards.
Support contract and agreement coordination as needed.
Collect, maintain, and report on outcomes data: graduation, placement, satisfaction, and related metrics.
Maintain accurate documentation of student interactions and placements.
Identify trends, recommend improvements, and support reporting that helps WWA grow stronger.