Healthcare Career Services Advisor

Unitek Learning

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 35,817 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision
401K with company match
Tuition assistance and forgiveness
Paid holidays and vacation
Leadership development and training

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Career Services Advisor to connect education to employment across its healthcare education network. You will guide students through resume development, interview prep, and job-search strategies while building partnerships with local healthcare employers for externships and direct-hire pathways.

The role emphasizes student outcomes, compliance, and growth across campuses, with a focus on credentialed career readiness in nursing and allied health fields.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of combined professional experience in career services or related fields.
  • Minimum 2 years in coaching, advising, placement, or relationship management.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
  • Ability to build rapport, influence outcomes, and communicate effectively with students, graduates, and employers.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage high-volume caseloads.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM and student information systems such as CampusVue, CampusNexus, or PowerBI is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, and ability to travel locally for employer visits and events.
  • Knowledge of healthcare career pathways or related industry trends is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personalized career coaching including resume/cover letter development, tailored job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.
  • Facilitate individual and group sessions through workshops, drop-ins, presentations, and networking events.
  • Build and nurture employer relationships including externships and direct-hire opportunities.
  • Develop, coordinate, and host employer engagement events such as job fairs and mock interviews.
  • Collaborate with faculty to integrate externship-to-hire pathways and improve conversions.
  • Maintain records to monitor engagement, outreach, and program outcomes for data-driven improvements.
  • Promote the college brand and career services through community outreach and campus activities.
  • Monitor caseloads and performance indicators; address gaps and follow-up needs.
  • Represent the college professionally in the community and at campus events.

Skills

Career coaching
Employer relations
Student outreach
Communication
Organization
CRM / data reporting
PowerBI
Microsoft Office
Travel locally
Healthcare career pathways
Medical assisting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CampusVue
CampusNexus
PowerBI

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking a Career Services Advisor to connect education to employment across its healthcare education network. You will guide students through resume development, interview prep, and job-search strategies while building partnerships with local healthcare employers for externships and direct-hire pathways.

The role emphasizes student outcomes, compliance, and growth across campuses, with a focus on credentialed career readiness in nursing and allied health fields.

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