Career Services Officer

About the role

The Career Services Officer at Stanbridge University plays a pivotal role in supporting the institution’s mission of preparing compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. This position focuses on empowering students and alumni to navigate the healthcare job market through strategic career coaching, employer partnerships, and program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Career Coaching & Student Development:

  • Provide one-on-one and group coaching in resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and job search strategies tailored to healthcare careers.
  • Conduct behavioral mock interviews, leveraging recruiter-level expertise to improve student performance and confidence.
  • Assess students' strengths, competencies, and career goals to guide them toward appropriate employment pathways.
  • Develop and deliver career readiness workshops informed by real-world recruiter expectations, hiring trends, and competency models.

• Employer Relations & Partnerships:

  • Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics, long-term care providers, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare employers.
  • Conduct prospecting, outreach, and relationship-building activities to expand the university's employer network and externship pipelines.
  • Communicate employer needs and hiring expectations to students and faculty.
  • Support the planning and execution of employer panels, healthcare career fairs, recruitment events, and networking forums.

• Program Development & Collaboration:

  • Develop targeted resources such as job search guides, competency-based resume templates, interview preparation tools, and market-specific career materials.
  • Contribute insights from employer engagement activities to support departmental planning and service enhancements.

• Data Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

  • Track and report student engagement, job placement metrics, alumni outcomes, and employer activity using CRM or career services management systems.
  • Apply data-driven decision-making to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement enhancements to services and employer engagement strategies.
  • Stay current on healthcare hiring trends, credentialing requirements, licensure pathways, and regulatory changes impacting employment.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Attend trainings, conferences, and professional development workshops to remain current in career services best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Preferred Experience

• In career services, advising, or student services, ideally in higher education or healthcare.

• Confidence and proficiency in conducting cold calls and proactive outreach to prospective healthcare partners to expand graduate placement opportunities.

• Knowledge of healthcare licensure pathways and industry expectations.

• Familiarity with healthcare-specific job search strategies and employer relations.

• Experience with job placement metrics, database systems, or career tracking platforms.

Compensation

$21.00-$24.00 per hour. Compensation is based on education, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

Conditions of Employment

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.

• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.

• Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retail Plan (401k)

• Exciting university events

• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges

• Work/Life Balance initiatives

• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Institutional Values

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Innovation and Technology

• Community Engagement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.