Career Services Coordinator

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**Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential.** **About Us  - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!** The**Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)**, established in 1969, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the field of aviation maintenance through exceptional education and training. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, accounting for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America. At AIM, you'll become part of a dynamic team of educators and leaders, all united by a shared commitment to delivering top-notch training and ensuring student success. We are passionate about equipping the next generation of aircraft technicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of aviation maintenance, AIM offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will truly matter. **Location**: **📍3001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114** **Schedule**: - Full time some Saturdays as needed **Compensation**: The compensation range for this position is **$22-28 per hour**, with most candidates expected to fall near the midpoint of the range based on experience and qualifications. ***Are you passionate about student advocacy and career development? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with employers and students alike?*** **About the Role** The Career Success Coordinator helps students successfully transition from enrollment to graduation and into meaningful employment. This position supports students throughout the full student lifecycle by proactively driving certification completion, career readiness, and placement preparation. As a Career Success Coordinator, you will engage students early to build strong and consistent relationships, supporting them through certification and placement. **Key Responsibilities** ***Performance & Accountability*** - Actively manage a student caseload and meet defined performance metrics, which may include: - Retention and persistence - Certification readiness and attainment - Graduation progression - Career readiness and placement-related leading indicators - Contribute to a performance-driven culture focused on measurable student outcomes ***Student Engagement & Advocacy*** - Serve as a consistent point of contact and career readiness advocate for assigned students, building trust, rapport, and accountability - Proactively identify and address barriers to certification readiness and job placement ***Certification Support*** - Partner with the education team and student success coordinators to monitor certification readiness and drive certification outcomes ***Career Readiness & Placement Preparation*** - Introduce career readiness concepts early in the student journey, including resume development, professional behavior, and labor market awareness - Support students and graduates with career planning, job search strategies, and interview preparation - Coordinate with employer engagement and career services partners to prepare students for successful entry into the placement window - Assist with job applications, documentation, and placement-related follow-up as assigned ***Data, Documentation & Compliance*** - Accurately document all student interactions, engagement activities, outcomes, and supporting materials - Participate in cohort tracking, G&E chart confirmation, and required audits, including weekly and monthly reporting tied to student success metrics ***Events, Programming & Collaboration*** - Support, participate in and/or facilitate workshops, application stations, commencement, alumni events, career fairs, and certification readiness activities ***Other Duties*** - Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, including onboarding and ongoing training related to student success systems, performance metrics, and operational processes **Qualifications** ***Education*** - High School Diploma or GED - *Associate or bachelor's degree preferred* ***Experience*** - 1–2 years of experience in student services, career services, advising, workforce development, recruiting, or a related support role - *1 year of related experience in a proprietary (for profit), post-secondary educational setting preferred* ***Skills*** - Strong problem-solving, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills with a student-centered approach - Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with shared accountability - Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems - A positive, team-oriented approach and willingness to work outside regular business hours and travel locally or overnight as needed