Provide career coaching and job-search assistance to students and graduates, deliver employment workshops, build employer relationships, develop job pipelines, coordinate recruiting events, track graduate employment outcomes, and maintain accreditation-compliant records.
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Are you a results-driven people person who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
If you've built a career in retail, restaurants, sales, or any role where hitting your numbers and taking care of people both matter — this role was designed for you.
At Lincoln Tech, we train people for real careers in the trades. Our graduates are ready to work. Your role is to connect them with the opportunities they've earned. Schedule includes three early shifts and two late nights until 8pm.
What You'll Do:
- Build and manage a pipeline of employer relationships and job opportunities
- Coach students and graduates through their job search — from resume to offer
- Hit weekly and monthly placement targets that directly impact students' lives
- Run workshops, coordinate job fairs, and connect employers with our talent
- Work across departments to remove barriers and get graduates hired
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in sales, retail, restaurants, or any fast-paced service environment. Knowledge of skilled trades, transportation, or healthcare is a plus.
- Able to manage multiple priorities without losing momentum
- A genuine belief in education and a desire to see people succeed
- Comfortable on the phone and in front of a room
- Metrics don't scare you — they motivate you
Why Lincoln Tech:
- Celebrating 80 years of educating students in the skilled trades, healthcare, and transportation industries.
- A culture that promotes from within — many of our leaders started right where you'd be starting
- Work that matters: every placement you make changes a graduate's trajectory
- A team that moves fast, supports each other, and celebrates wins
About this role:
This is a full-time, on-site role. You'll work directly with students, graduates, and employers at our Melrose Park Campus.
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Growth Opportunities
About Us
For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.
Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers
16-22214 — Career Services Advisor-13005
$57,000 per year
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