Career Services Advisor (On-site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

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 and assist graduates in landing rewarding, professional medical positions across the East Valley healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional experience in recruitment, staffing, job placement, or sales.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication and relationship-building skills.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, or experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Externship placement and business development: identify and secure new sites.
• Student matchmaking: pair students with appropriate externship sites.
• Clinical monitoring: conduct site visits and evaluations.
• Career coaching and graduate placement: workshops, job leads, and advising.
• Administrative compliance: ensure background checks, immunizations, and certifications are complete.
• Data tracking: log contacts, outreach, and placement reports.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales experience

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Independent and team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

Database management systems

Job description

Career Services Advisor (Full-Time)Location: Pima Medical Institute – East Valley Campus (Mesa, AZ) | On-SiteType: Full-Time | Non-ExemptCompensation: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour

Career Services Advisor (Full-Time)

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.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• 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.