Career Services Advisor: Employer Partnerships & Student Success

Unitek Learning; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1s

Vacation time: 2 weeks starting

Holidays: 12 paid

401K with company match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance and forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Career Services Advisor to coach students and graduates, build employer partnerships, support hiring activity, and translate education into employment. This on-campus, full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes building relationships and driving outcomes.

The position requires urgency, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for campus collaboration and career-ready program support.

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school is preferred; combination with 2+ years in related field considered.
• Ability to gather data, analyze results, and present findings.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Knowledge of local business community.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Ability to generate leads and meet placement goals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

Responsibilities

• Coach students and graduates on resumes, interviewing, networking, and job search strategy.
• Build and maintain employer relationships creating externship-to-hire and direct-hire opportunities.
• Support hiring events, employer presentations, mock interviews, and other career readiness activities.
• Manage follow-up, student engagement, outreach activity, and documentation with discipline.
• Partner with campus teams to improve employment outcomes and student success.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Urgency

Follow-through

Accountability

Confidence in conversations

Prioritization

Results mindset

Education

College degree or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking a Career Services Advisor to coach students and graduates, build employer partnerships, support hiring activity, and translate education into employment. This on-campus, full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes building relationships and driving outcomes.

The position requires urgency, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for campus collaboration and career-ready program support.