Career Services Advisor (On-site)

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima Medical Institute