Career Services Officer at Stanbridge University in Irvine, CA

Career Services Officer

Stanbridge University, a premier leader in nursing and allied health education, is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals through innovative, service-driven learning. The Career Services Officer plays a key role in supporting this mission by empowering students and alumni to navigate today’s healthcare job market, providing strategic career coaching, building strong employer partnerships, and advancing licensure-aligned employment outcomes across all programs.

Key Responsibilities

Career Coaching & Student Development

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching in resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and job search strategies tailored to healthcare careers.
• Conduct behavioral mock interviews, leveraging recruiter-level expertise to improve student performance and confidence.
• Assess students’ strengths, competencies, and career goals to guide them toward appropriate employment pathways.
• Develop and deliver career readiness workshops informed by real-world recruiter expectations, hiring trends, and competency models.

Employer Relations & Partnerships

• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics, long-term care providers, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare employers.
• Conduct prospecting, outreach, and relationship-building activities to expand the university’s employer network and externship pipelines.
• Communicate employer needs and hiring expectations to students and faculty.
• Support the planning and execution of employer panels, healthcare career fairs, recruitment events, and networking forums.

Program Development & Collaboration

• Develop targeted resources such as job search guides, competency-based resume templates, interview preparation tools, and market-specific career materials.
• Contribute insights from employer engagement activities to support departmental planning and service enhancements.

Data Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report student engagement, job placement metrics, alumni outcomes, and employer activity using CRM or career services management systems.
• Apply data-driven decision-making to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement enhancements to services and employer engagement strategies.
• Stay current on healthcare hiring trends, credentialing requirements, licensure pathways, and regulatory changes impacting employment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend trainings, conferences, and professional development workshops to remain current in career services best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Preferred

• Experience in career services, advising, or student services, ideally in higher education or healthcare.
• Confidence and proficiency in conducting cold calls and proactive outreach to prospective healthcare partners to expand graduate placement opportunities.
• Knowledge of healthcare licensure pathways and industry expectations.
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific job search strategies and employer relations.
• Experience with job placement metrics, database systems, or career tracking platforms.

Compensation

• $21.00–$24.00 per hour.
• Compensation is based on education, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

Conditions of Employment

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Standard office, classroom, and student services environment.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Frequent interaction with students, alumni, faculty, employers, and community partners.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.
• Occasional travel to employer sites, career fairs, networking events, and university functions may be required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform position-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards, computers, and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone, video conferencing, and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Institutional Values

Diversity and Inclusion

Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life.

Innovation and Technology

We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.

Community Engagement

Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.