Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. The Externship Advisor role supports student and alumni career success by connecting them with employment opportunities and providing essential job-readiness skills, while also building employer relationships and coordinating externship placements. Responsibilities Assist students and graduates in securing employment aligned with their field of study or skill set by identifying opportunities, coordinating interviews, and supporting successful job placements Provide individualized guidance on interview techniques, workplace expectations, and professional readiness to help students confidently transition into the workforce Build and maintain relationships with employers and hiring managers to generate job leads, create placement opportunities, and expand hiring pipelines within assigned regions Engage with externship and practicum sites to facilitate required documentation, while collaborating with coordinators and site administrators to ensure a smooth student experience and transition to employment Develop and execute plans to achieve placement goals, consistently meet or exceed performance metrics, and ensure all activities and documentation comply with institutional, federal, and accreditor standards Perform other duties as assigned Skills Experience in education, career services, employment staffing, out placement services, executive search, or related field Knowledge of different application processes and expectations Experience overcoming graduate (or equivalent customer) obstacles Skills – organization, communication/interpersonal skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and time management Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English Any degree or equivalent experience and/or strong or advanced proficiency in any of the above required skills/experience Knowledge of the Career Service Advisor role Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams Other skills or abilities – influence, comfortability communicating with all levels of an organization, punctual, disciplined, complex problem-solving, attention to detail, and motivation Company Overview Career-focused allied health school built on care. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is