Career Success Coordinator

We are seeking a Career Success Coordinator to join our Student Success team, focused on driving certification completion and job placement outcomes for our students.

This is not a passive advising role. You will serve as an advocate for your students working aggressively and proactively from day one through graduation and into employment. Success in this role is defined by your ability to remove barriers, prepare students for the workforce, and ultimately help them secure employment.

You’ll manage a caseload of students, engage them consistently, and partner cross-functionally with academics, admissions, and employer partners all while operating in a metrics-driven, performance-focused environment.

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  Act as a primary point of contact and advocate for students from onboarding through placement

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  Proactively engage students to identify and overcome barriers to certification and employment

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  Drive certification readiness through consistent follow-up, milestone tracking, and collaboration with academic teams

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  Prepare students for the workforce through resume development, interview coaching, and job search support

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  Actively source and identify employment opportunities for students (hunter mentality required)

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  Support students with job applications, employer connections, and placement follow-up

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  Maintain detailed documentation of student interactions, outcomes, and progress in internal systems

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  Partner with employer engagement and career services teams to align students with job opportunities

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  Support workshops, career events, and placement-focused initiatives

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  Collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless student experience

• Student retention and persistence

• Certification readiness and completion rates

• Graduation progression

• Job placement outcomes and related leading indicators

• Student engagement and activity tracking

• 1–2+ years of experience in student services, career services, advising, recruiting, workforce development, or similar

• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and hold students accountable

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, and compliance-focused environment

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

• Experience with CampusNexus or similar student management systems

• Background in career placement, recruiting, or employment services

• Experience working toward performance metrics tied to outcomes

• You don’t wait for opportunities; you go find them

• You are assertive, proactive, and driven by results

• You take ownership of outcomes and feel accountable for student success

• You are energized by helping others achieve life-changing goals

• You thrive in a structured environment with clear expectations and measurable performance

• You bring strong networking instincts and are comfortable building relationships with employers

If you’re someone who is motivated by impact, accountability, and results—and you’re ready to play a direct role in changing students’ lives through education and employment—we’d love to hear from you.