Career Services Coordinator

The role

You will help students stay on track toward graduation, prepare for industry certifications, and build the skills they need to launch careers. Your work includes career coaching, resume help, interview preparation and job search support for students and graduates.

What you will do

• Build relationships with assigned students and give ongoing guidance and support.
• Identify and address barriers to retention, certification, graduation and employment.
• Manage an assigned student caseload and monitor progress toward goals.
• Help students and graduates with resumes, interview preparation and job searches.
• Assist with job applications, employment documentation and placement follow-up.
• Work with employer engagement and career services teams on employment opportunities.
• Encourage students to complete required certifications and stay on track to graduate.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, progress and employment outcomes.
• Track student success metrics and take part in reporting, audits and progress reviews.
• Support workshops, career fairs, employer events, commencement and alumni initiatives.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of experience in student services, career services, academic advising, career counseling, workforce development, recruiting, employment placement or a related support role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships, motivate others and give solutions-focused guidance
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tracking measurable outcomes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn student information and career services systems
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and flexibility to work scheduled evening and Saturday hours

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Experience in a postsecondary educational setting, particularly a proprietary (for-profit) institution

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Before you apply

• Schedule includes evening shifts and one Saturday per month.

About the company

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), established in 1969, is an education provider with 15 campuses nationwide that trains aviation maintenance technicians. The posting says AIM accounts for about 20% of students at FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant schools in the country.