What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Services Advisor position at Pima Medical Institute?
Facilitate externship placement for all Certificate Program students and assist all graduates with procurement of employment.
On-Site | Full-Time : Join Our Career Services Team in Houston, TX!
At Pima Medical Institute, we strive to transform lives by providing exceptional value in medical career education. We're seeking a dedicated professional to join our Career Services team and help our students succeed.
Ideal Candidate Traits
We're looking for individuals who are :
Goal-Oriented
Consultative
Confident
Resourceful
Motivational Leaders
Detail-Oriented
Dedicated to Excellent Customer Service
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to achieve graduate employment objectives.
Secure externship sites through proactive outreach methods such as cold calling, networking, and collaboration with alumni, staff, and Advisory Board members.
Collaborate with instructors to assess students' skills and align them with suitable externship opportunities. Oversee externship interviews and finalize placements with site supervisors.
Maintain consistent communication with current and potential externship sites to monitor availability.
Lead pre-externship workshops to outline expectations and guidelines for students.
Conduct site visits to evaluate student progress, address challenges, and assist site supervisors.
Organize job search workshops, focusing on networking, resume-building, interview preparation, and soft skills development.
Offer ongoing support to graduates, refining job search strategies and enhancing their professional portfolios.
Actively participate in Advisory Board meetings, presenting updates on retention, placement metrics, curriculum adjustments, and graduate feedback.
Represent PMI at campus events, including graduations, job fairs, and marketing initiatives.
Ensure students' documentation (e.g., background checks, certifications, immunizations) is complete before externship placement.
Prepare and review externship packets, record attendance, and track graduate placements using Campus Nexus.
Cultivate partnerships with employers and maintain accurate employer contact records.
Generate placement reports to evaluate student outcomes and meet placement benchmarks.
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Career Services Coordinator or Campus Director.
Core Competencies
Career Development
Effective Communication
Student Support
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Cultural Competency
Ethical Decision-Making
Minimum Qualifications
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
At least two (2) years of experience in recruitment or staffing.
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and video conferencing platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Hiring Range : $20.80–$24.96
Benefits Package : Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Retirement Plan
Salary : $21 - $25
