Career Services Specialist

West Coast University; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University in Richardson, TX seeks a Career Services Specialist to coordinate graduate employment processes and assist students and alumni in finding meaningful healthcare-related roles. You will guide the job search, teach workshops, critique resumes, and support employers during career events.

This role emphasizes strong customer service, campus collaboration, and proactive employer outreach to place graduates weekly into entry-level opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in higher education career services or advising, preferably healthcare recruitment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with local employers and coordinate events.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with resume development and interview prep to support employment outcomes.
• Conduct employment workshops on resume writing, job search, networking, and interviews.
• Conduct mock interviews to help students practice.
• Deliver classroom presentations on industry trends and job preparation.
• Build relationships with local employers and arrange interviews and placements.
• Coordinate career job fairs and provide on-site employer support.

Skills

Resume coaching

Interview guidance

Workshop facilitation

Employer relations

Career fair coordination

Student mentoring

Healthcare recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education/administration/business

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Career Services Specialist for a certified Great Place to Work, you will coordinate the graduate student's employment assistance process to meet student, alumni, institutional, and industry needs. Assist students and graduates in gaining meaningful employment aligned with their field of study across all programs offered by the institution, as applicable by campus. Guide students with the job search process, including teaching workshops and critiquing resumes. Coordinate Career Job Fairs with employer representatives. Provide excellent customer service to current and graduating students in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college. Coordinate and assist graduates with job interviews and obtaining entry-level healthcare career opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Assist students with resume development, interviewing skills, proper demeanor, attire, and other related areas to ensure and support successful graduating student employment in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college.
• Conduct employment workshops on such topics as resume writing, finding a job/internship, networking, preparing for interviews, improving job performance, and other topics as needed.
• Conduct mock interviews for students.
• Develop and deliver classroom presentations on industry trends, labor market information, employment preparation, and other related topics as requested by faculty.
• Proactively develops Career Services relationships with local employers through in-person visits and correspondence. Arranges for interviews and placements of student graduates. Secures employment for a predetermined number of student graduates per week into new positions with local employers.
• Coordinate career job fair events; conducts employer site visits to campus; promotes program visits to students and faculty; greets employers, assists with set-up as needed, and debriefs with employers to assess satisfaction and discuss improvements.

Your Experience Includes:

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in higher education setting such as career services, advising preferably in healthcare or healthcare recruitment background.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business management, student personnel, related field or equivalent experience required.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.