Career Services Advisor (On-site)

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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima-Medical-Institute