Cotulla Education

Education

CareerSuccessCoordinator

Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Career Success Coordinator at Cotulla Education. Skills: Student success, Career services, Placement. Manage student caseload. Meet performance metrics”

What You'll Achieve.

Student retention; Student persistence; Certification attainment; Graduation progression; Placement indicators

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Work outside business hours, Local travel, Overnight travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience in a proprietary (for profit), post-secondary educational setting

Nice to Have

Associate or bachelor's degree

What You'll Do.

Manage student caseload

Meet performance metrics

Drive certification completion

Drive graduation progression

Drive placement indicators

Contribute to performance culture

Serve as point of contact

Serve as career advocate

Build trust and rapport

Identify barriers to placement

Monitor certification readiness

Introduce career readiness concepts

Support career planning

Support job search strategies

Support interview preparation

Prepare students for placement

Assist with job applications

Assist with documentation

Assist with follow-up

Document student interactions

Document engagement activities

Participate in cohort tracking

Participate in audits

Complete required reporting

Participate in workshops

Support application stations

Participate in application stations

Facilitate application stations

Support commencement events

Participate in commencement events

Facilitate commencement events

Support alumni events

Participate in alumni events

Facilitate alumni events

Participate in career fairs

Facilitate career fairs

Support certification readiness

Participate in certification readiness

Facilitate certification readiness

Perform additional responsibilities

Complete onboarding training

Complete ongoing training

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Education team; Student success coordinators; Employer engagement; Career services partners

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!  At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career. Location: Tidewater Tech Little Creek 2331 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Compensation: up to $26.50/hour 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 S

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