Career Services Advisor (On-site)

Location: Pima Medical Institute – East Valley Campus (Mesa, AZ) | On-Site

About the Role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

Hiring range: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour (Non-Exempt).

Benefits

• 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.