Career Services Coordinator

About the role

The Career Services Coordinator is a full‑time, on‑campus position within the Career Services Department, working with students, instructors, employers, private‑sector representatives, college management and staff. The role involves job placement activities, externship coordination, business development, and supporting students with licenses and certifications, requiring local Southern California travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for job‑seeking activities: resume preparation, job hunting and referrals, interview techniques (phone, panel, face‑to‑face).
• Maintain accurate files and records of all student job‑placement activity.
• Keep current information in college data‑management systems for monthly reports, including placement percentages.
• Obtain and retain employment‑verification forms for hired graduates.
• Work with current and past cohorts for job placement; conduct mock interviews.
• Develop and deliver classroom presentations on industry trends, labor‑market information, employment preparation, and related topics as requested by faculty.
• Identify new clinical, medical, technical facilities and employers; pitch employers to hire graduates.
• Maintain and update a potential employer database; nurture relationships with existing employers and clinical‑site management.
• Arrange interviews and placements for student graduates; secure employment for a predetermined number of graduates.
• Coordinate career‑job‑fair events; conduct employer site visits; promote program visits; greet employers, assist with set‑up, and debrief to assess satisfaction.
• Provide timely information to Student Services, Financial Aid, and Fiscal departments after instructor release for clinical rotations.
• Conduct externship orientations and obtain proper student release documentation prior to start.
• Coordinate with externship sites to determine start dates, schedules, and site regulations.
• Track and record student clinical‑rotation hours weekly.
• Maintain close contact with students and site administration during clinical rotations; visit sites regularly to ensure training quality.
• Schedule follow‑up meetings every two months for long‑term externships.
• Report any student incidents of non‑compliance to school directors.
• Attend workshops/seminars to learn new techniques, meet guidelines, and acquire new clients for enrollments.
• Assist with preparation of School Advisory Board meetings and recruitment of new board members.
• Assist students with career licenses and certifications processes; maintain updated knowledge of relevant regulations and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills (verbal and written).
• Associate degree is a plus.
• Prior experience in job placement and business development for vocational schools is a plus.
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have own reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• AFLAC

Pay

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour