Career Services Advisor (On-site)

Pima-Medical-Institute; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a goal-driven Career Services Advisor for the East Valley campus in Mesa, AZ. You will act as a vital link between students and local healthcare employers, coordinating externship placements and supporting graduates in securing medical positions.

In this role, you will conduct workshops on resumes and interview skills, provide ongoing career coaching, and ensure compliance with required documentation while building partnerships with healthcare sites across the

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in recruitment, staffing, job placement, or sales.
• High School Diploma required; an Associate degree preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, Google Workspace, video conferencing, and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Equivalency: related education or experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure externship sites through outreach and networking.
• Pair students with clinical externship sites based on performance and instructor input.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor progress and resolve performance issues.
• Facilitate workshops on resume, interviews, and networking.
• Provide ongoing career coaching and job leads to graduates.
• Ensure compliance with student documentation and data integrity.

Skills

Recruitment

Staffing

Sales

Relationship-building

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing

Database systems

Job description

Location: Pima Medical Institute – East Valley Campus (Mesa, AZ) | On-Site

Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour

Position Summary

Launch healthcare careers in the East Valley! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a goal-driven Career Services Advisor to join our East Valley campus team in Mesa, AZ. In this fast-paced, consultative role, you will serve as the vital link between our students and local healthcare employers.

Combining recruitment, business development, and student mentorship, you will secure high-quality externship placements for certificate students and assist graduates in landing rewarding, professional medical positions across the East Valley healthcare community.

Key Responsibilities

Externship Placement & Business Development:

Employer Outreach: Proactively identify and secure new externship sites through phone sales, cold calling, local networking, and alumni/faculty connections.

Student Matchmaking: Pair students with appropriate clinical externship sites based on skill checklists, academic performance, and instructor recommendations.

Clinical Monitoring: Conduct on-site visits to monitor student progress, facilitate midterm and final evaluations, and resolve performance challenges.

Career Coaching & Graduate Placement:

Professional Workshops: Facilitate engaging student workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interview prep, soft skills, and networking tactics.

Graduate Advising: Provide ongoing career coaching to non-placed graduates, sharing active job leads and optimizing their search strategies.

Administrative Compliance & Data Integrity:

Compliance Auditing: Ensure all required student documentation (background checks, immunizations, CPR, OSHA/HIPAA certifications) is complete prior to placement.

Database Tracking: Log daily student contacts, employer outreach, and attendance records in Campus Nexus; generate placement tracking reports.

Governance Support: Assist with campus Advisory Board meetings and compile graduate, employer, and externship survey data.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in recruitment, staffing, job placement, or sales.

Education: High School Diploma required (Associate’s degree preferred).

Technical Proficiency: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, video-conferencing tools, and database management systems.

Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ethical decision-making, and strong relationship-building capabilities.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant experience will be considered.

Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour (Non-Exempt).

Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

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

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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