Aviation Student Success & Career Coach

Aviation Schools Online; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

The Career Success Coordinator at The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Atlanta helps students transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. You will drive certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation.

You will engage students early, build relationships with employers, monitor certification readiness, and coordinate placement activities. Documentation and weekly reporting are essential to track outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in student services, career services, advising, workforce development, recruiting, or related support role.
• 1 year of experience in a proprietary (for-profit), post-secondary educational setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics (retention, certification readiness, graduation, placement indicators).
• Serve as a consistent point of contact and career readiness advocate for students, addressing barriers to certification and job placement.
• Partner with the education team and career services to monitor certification readiness and drive outcomes.
• Introduce career readiness concepts early, assist with resume development, job search strategies, and interview prep.
• Accurately document all interactions, engagement activities, outcomes, and required audits.
• Support workshops, career fairs, and placement-related events and collaborations.

Skills

Student services

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Career Success Coordinator at The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Atlanta helps students transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. You will drive certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation.

You will engage students early, build relationships with employers, monitor certification readiness, and coordinate placement activities. Documentation and weekly reporting are essential to track outcomes and continuous improvement.