Career Services Coordinator

Career Services Coordinator

$21 - $25 per hour | Lakewood, CA | On-site | Permanent

We are a growing career-focused educational institution dedicated to helping students build meaningful careers through hands-on training, externship opportunities, and employer partnerships.

A bit about us:

We are a growing career-focused educational institution dedicated to helping students build meaningful careers through hands-on training, externship opportunities, and employer partnerships. Our team is passionate about student success and committed to supporting learners from enrollment through graduation and career placement.

We are seeking a driven and relationship-oriented Career Services Coordinator to help students and graduates achieve their professional goals while building strong partnerships with employers and externship sites throughout Southern California.

Why join us?

• Competitive hourly pay: $21.00 - $25.00/hour • Comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

AFLAC Coverage

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on students' lives and career outcomes • Dynamic, mission-driven environment • Collaborative campus culture • Opportunity to build strong relationships with employers and healthcare professionals throughout the community

Job Details

Position

Career Services Coordinator

Location

Lakewood, CA (On Campus)

Schedule

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Career Services Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting students and graduates through career development, job placement, externship coordination, employer relations, and professional licensing support. This role serves as a key liaison between students, faculty, employers, clinical partners, and campus leadership to ensure successful career outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Career Development & Job Placement

• Provide career coaching and job search assistance to students and alumni. • Assist with resume development, interviewing techniques, and employment preparation. • Conduct mock interviews and career readiness workshops. • Maintain accurate placement records and employment documentation. • Track graduate employment outcomes and prepare placement reports. • Deliver presentations on labor market trends, hiring practices, and career development topics.

Employer Relations & Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, clinical sites, and industry partners. • Identify new externship and employment opportunities for students and graduates. • Conduct employer outreach through site visits, phone calls, email campaigns, and networking efforts. • Maintain employer databases and placement resources. • Coordinate career fairs, employer recruitment events, and campus hiring activities. • Promote graduate talent to prospective employers and hiring partners.

Externship Coordination

• Coordinate student externship placements and onboarding requirements. • Conduct externship orientations and secure required documentation. • Collaborate with clinical and employer sites regarding schedules, start dates, and site requirements. • Monitor student progress and maintain communication with externship partners. • Track student hours and ensure compliance with program requirements. • Conduct site visits and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations. • Assist in resolving student or site concerns as needed.

Student Support & Compliance

• Support students through professional licensing and certification processes. • Maintain current knowledge of industry licensing requirements and regulatory standards. • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures. • Participate in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. • Assist with advisory board activities and community partnership development. • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). • Experience in career services, job placement, workforce development, student services, recruiting, staffing, admissions, or business development preferred. • Experience working with vocational, career, technical, allied health, or post-secondary educational programs is highly preferred. • Associate degree preferred. • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. • Ability to travel locally throughout Southern California for employer and externship site visits.

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