Career Success Coordinator

Aviation Schools Online; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is seeking a Career Success Coordinator in Irving, TX to guide students from enrollment to graduation and into employment. The role focuses on certification readiness, placement preparation, and proactive student engagement.

You will collaborate with educators and employers to build a pathway to successful job placement while documenting progress and outcomes for ongoing student success metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in student services or career services.
• Experience in advising and supporting students' transition to employment.
• Familiarity with workforce development concepts.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a student caseload and meet performance metrics.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact and advocate for students.
• Partner with education team to monitor certification readiness and outcomes.
• Introduce career readiness concepts early in the student journey, including resume development and labor market awareness.
• Coordinate with employer engagement and career services to prepare students for placement window.
• Document all student interactions, outcomes, and materials for audits and reporting.
• Support workshops, career fairs, and alumni events.
• Perform onboarding and ongoing training related to student success systems and processes.

Skills

Student services

Career services

Advising

Workforce development

Recruiting

Support role

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aviation Jobs / Career Success Coordinator

Career Success Coordinator

Location Dallas (Irving), TX

Employment type Full-Time

Category operations

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

About This Role

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential.

About Us- Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), established in 1969, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the field of aviation maintenance through exceptional education and training. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, accounting for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America.

At AIM, you'll become part of a dynamic team of educators and leaders, all united by a shared commitment to delivering top-notch training and ensuring student success. We are passionate about equipping the next generation of aircraft technicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of aviation maintenance, AIM offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will truly matter.

Location

Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 400 E Airport Freeway, Irving, TX. 75062

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday:
  • Two days: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Two days: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: Once per month, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Compensation

Up to $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about student advocacy and career development? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with employers and students alike?

About The Role

The Career Success Coordinator helps students successfully transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. This position supports students throughout the full student lifecycle by proactively driving certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation.

As a Career Success Coordinator, you will engage students early to build strong and consistent relationships, supporting them through certification and placement.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Accountability

• Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics, which may include:
  • Retention and persistence
  • Certification readiness and attainment
  • Graduation progression
  • Career readiness and placement-related leading indicators
  • Contribute to a performance-driven culture focused on measurable student outcomes

Student Engagement & Advocacy

• Serve as a consistent point of contact and career readiness advocate for assigned students, building trust, rapport, and accountability
• Proactively identify and address barriers to certification readiness and job placement

Certification Support

• Partner with the education team and student success coordinators to monitor certification readiness and drive certification outcomes

Career Readiness & Placement Preparation

• Introduce career readiness concepts early in the student journey, including resume development, professional behavior, and labor market awareness
• Support students and graduates with career planning, job search strategies, and interview preparation
• Coordinate with employer engagement and career services partners to prepare students for successful entry into the placement window
• Assist with job applications, documentation, and placement-related follow-up as assigned

Data, Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document all student interactions, engagement activities, outcomes, and supporting materials
• Participate in cohort tracking, G&E chart confirmation, and required audits, including weekly and monthly reporting tied to student success metrics

Events, Programming & Collaboration

• Support, participate in and/or facilitate workshops, application stations, commencement, alumni events, career fairs, and certification readiness activities

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, including onboarding and ongoing training related to student success systems, performance metrics, and operational processes

Qualifications

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience
  • 1–2 years of experience in student services, career services, advising, workforce development, recruiting, or a related support role
  • 1 year of related experience in a proprietary (for profit), post-secondary educational setting preferred
• Skills
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills with a student-centered approach
  • Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with shared accountability
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems
  • A positive, team-oriented approach and willingness to work outside regular business hours and travel locally or overnight as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance from day one of employment
• Life insurance options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

AIM is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, and student success.