Career Services Advisor

Pima Medical Institute; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 59,600,000 - 71,519,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Plan with up to 10% employer–匹

Healthcare options (Medical, Dental, V

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Arizona Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Program

EAP

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Mesa seeks a Career Services Advisor to guide students toward healthcare careers through externship placement and career readiness coaching.

You will build partnerships with local providers, facilitate workshops, and support resume and interview preparation while ensuring onboarding and compliance documentation are handled accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recruitment, staffing, account management, or career placement experience.
• Technical skills include basic computer proficiency, CampusNexus or CRM experience, and MS Office/Google Workspace proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication with relationship-building and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Externship placement & clinical site management with proactive site outreach.
• Match students to externship sites and monitor progress through site visits.
• Conduct pre-externship orientation sessions for students.
• Lead job search coaching, resume/interview workshops, and professional networking.
• Cultivate employer partnerships to expand graduate hiring opportunities.
• Participate in campus career fairs and events.
• Ensure compliance and maintain externship documentation and reporting.

Skills

Recruitment

Relationship building

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

CampusNexus

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour

Position Summary

Champion student success and guide future healthcare professionals toward fulfilling careers! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Career Services Advisor to join our Mesa campus team.

In this vital role, you will empower students through externship placement, career readiness coaching, and job search guidance. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with local Mesa and Phoenix-area healthcare providers, facilitate externship opportunities, and provide students with the resume, interview, and networking tools needed to launch successful careers in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Externship Placement & Clinical Site Management:

Site Outreach: Secure quality externship sites through proactive outreach strategies, including cold calling, networking, on-site visits, and email marketing to regional healthcare facilities.

Student Matching & Monitoring: Match students to appropriate externship sites based on assessments and instructor input; conduct site visits to evaluate student progress and maintain site availability data.

Pre-Placement Workshops: Conduct pre-externship orientation sessions to prepare students for professional clinical expectations.

Career Readiness & Employer Engagement:

Job Search Coaching: Organize and lead career development workshops covering resume writing, interview techniques, job search optimization, and professional networking.

Healthcare Partnerships: Cultivate long-term relationships with local healthcare employers to expand graduate hiring opportunities; facilitate Advisory Board meetings to align program offerings with industry needs.

Campus Events: Participate in campus career fairs, graduation ceremonies, and community networking events.

Compliance, Data Entry & Documentation:

Student Onboarding Compliance: Ensure all required pre-placement documentation (background checks, immunizations, CPR certifications, etc.) is complete and packaged into externship files.

System Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student, graduate, and employer interactions in CampusNexus; track credentialing, programmatic licensure, and employment verification metrics to meet goals.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recruitment, staffing, account management, or career placement experience.

Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency, database experience (CampusNexus or CRM preferred), and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication; strong relationship‑building, organizational, and motivational skills.

An equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant experience meeting minimum qualifications will be considered.

Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour.

Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Arizona Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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