Career Services Advisor (On-site)

Pima Medical Institute; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,654 - 34,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson is hiring a Career Services Advisor to connect students and graduates with local healthcare opportunities. You will lead externship placements, coordinate interviews, monitor progress, and coach job-seeking skills.

The role blends sales, recruitment, and mentorship in a fast-paced campus setting, with on-site work and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of recruitment or staffing experience.
• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required as minimum.
• Proficient with MS Office, Google Workspace, and video-conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Market externship development by connecting with sites and alumni networks.
• Pair students with externship sites based on skills and input.
• Coordinate externship interviews and site assignments with supervisors.
• Monitor student progress with site visits and evaluations.
• Deliver career coaching on resumes, networking, and interview skills.
• Advise graduates on job search activities and opportunities.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Build relationships in the local healthcare market and match graduates with career opportunities in their specialty.

Career Services Advisor

Location: Tucson, AZ
Campus: On-Site
Type: Full-Time -hourly
Hiring Range: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour.

Are you a natural matchmaker who loves seeing people succeed? As a Career Services Advisor at our Tucson campus, you are the vital link between Pima Medical Institute and the local healthcare community. Your mission is two-fold: facilitating high-quality externship placements for our certificate students and assisting all graduates in securing professional medical employment. This is a fast-paced, consultative role that combines sales, recruitment, and student mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Externship & Employment Placement

• Market Development: Proactively acquire new externship sites through cold calling, direct telephone sales, networking via professional associations, and leveraging alumni/faculty connections.
• Student Matchmaking: Pair students with the optimum externship site based on skills/assessment checklists and instructor input.
• Placement Coordination: Coordinate externship interviews and complete site assignments directly with site supervisors.
• Clinical Monitoring: Conduct site visits to monitor student progress, facilitate midterm and final evaluations, and oversee required actions to overcome challenges.
• Career Coaching: Conduct workshops on resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing techniques, and soft skills improvement.
• Graduate Support: Advise not-yet-placed graduates on optimizing job search activities and maintaining lists of available job openings.

Administrative & Compliance

• Documentation Audit: Ensure all requisite documentation (background checks, CPR/OSHA/HIPAA certifications, immunizations, etc.) is complete before placement.
• Data Integrity: Record student attendance, telephone call logs, and marketing efforts daily within Campus Nexus.
• Reporting: Generate placement reports from Campus Nexus to monitor student outcomes and detail results versus goals.
• Institutional Governance: Participate in Advisory Board meetings, sharing statistical data regarding retention and placement.

Who You Are

• A Relationship Builder: You thrive on building relationships and collaborating with both internal staff and external employers.
• Communication Expert: You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively support students and graduates.
• Ethical & Culturally Competent: You provide inclusive support while maintaining high ethical standards in decision-making.
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in maintaining an accurate database and ensuring all files are compiled for student exit interviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: At least two (2) years of recruitment or staffing experience.
• Education: Associate degree preferred, Highschool Diploma required.
• Technical Skills: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and video-conferencing tools.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.