Externship Career Services Advisor

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid) minimum $50,000 - maximum $250,000 (1x annual salary)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for delivering comprehensive career services to UMA’s online student population, including current students, graduates, and alumni. This role focuses on building strong employer relationships to support job placement efforts, providing personalized career counseling on resume development, interview preparation, and professional presentation. Additionally, the position oversees the identification and coordination of clinical affiliations and externship sites for programs requiring hands-on experience.

What you’ll do:  

1. Career Guidance & Coaching: Provide personalized support to students and graduates by offering guidance on interview techniques, workplace expectations, resume writing, and professional presentation to help them prepare for successful employment.
2. Employment & Placement Support: Assist students and graduates in securing employment aligned with their field of study or skill set. Actively engage with hiring managers to generate job opportunities, coordinate interviews, and facilitate successful placements.
3. Externship Coordination: Collaborate with externship coordinators and site administrators to ensure a smooth transition into externship experiences. Contact potential sites to promote timely completion of required documentation and support students approaching their externship phase.
4. Employer Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers in assigned regions to expand job opportunities. Conduct outreach to hiring managers and employers to promote UMA graduates and create new partnerships.
5. Compliance & Performance Management: Ensure all documentation meets institutional, federal, and accreditor standards. Develop and execute strategic plans to meet employment goals, consistently achieving or exceeding monthly placement metrics.
6.   Perform other duties as assigned. 

Career Level Expectations:

• Seasoned individual contributor. 
• Works under limited supervision. 
• May be responsible for leading daily operations of other team members. 
• Explains practices, procedures, and policies to others. 
• Problems may require analysis to understand and resolve. 
• Desire for growth and professional development. 

Required Skills/Experience:

• College coursework required
• Minimum of 1 year in education, career services, staffing, customer service or sales.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Call center experience preferred
• Dynamic, high-energy personality with strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Compliance: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures.   
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

• This is a remote position. 
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection. 
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request. 
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed. 

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://workatuma.com/