Career Mentor - San Antonio

ACI Learning • Full-time • Hybrid in San Antonio, Texas, United States • 3w ago

Fast Facts

The Career Mentor at ACI Tech Academy provides essential career coaching to students in IT and cybersecurity, guiding them towards successful job placements while building strong employer partnerships.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include providing 1:1 and group career coaching, developing personalized career plans, and maintaining employer partnerships to support student job placements.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong knowledge of career development strategies, excellent communication skills, and experience with job search platforms.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in career services or workforce development is required, with preferred experience in Salesforce CRM.

Location: This position is based in San Antonio, TX with a hybrid work model requiring on-campus presence four days a week.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $65,000.

Career Mentor

Full-Time | Hybrid (4 days on campus) | ACI Tech Academy

Transform careers. Connect talent to opportunity.

AtACI Learning, we’re on a mission to transform lives through technical education. Our Tech Academy prepares learners for high-demand careers in IT and cybersecurity, and our Career Mentors play a critical role in helping them take that final step from training to employment.

As aCareer Mentor, you’ll guide learners through their career journey while building meaningful relationships with employers looking for emerging tech talent. You’ll coach students on job search strategy, help them build confidence as professionals, and expand the network of employers who hire ACI graduates.

This role blendscareer coaching, employer partnership development, and student advocacy. If you’re passionate about workforce development and enjoy helping people launch their careers while connecting companies with great talent, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

This is ahybrid role requiring at least four days per week on campus.

What You’ll Do

Career Coaching & Student Success

Provide1:1 and group career coachingto learners throughout their training with a focus on employment readiness and job placement
Develop personalizedCareer Plansusing insights from the Enrollment Readiness Assessment to support each student’s strengths, goals, and potential barriers
Conductpre-graduation check-insto ensure students are aligned on career goals and prepared for the job search
Support students in building strong professional materials includingresumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview readiness
Teach students how to effectively useCareerConnect tools, including the resume builder, job board, AI career coach, and networking tracker
Monitor student engagement with career resources and conduct proactive outreach when support is needed

Employer Partnerships & Talent Placement

Build and maintain a pipeline ofemployer partnershiring IT and cybersecurity talent
Partner with Strategic Partnerships to expand employer relationships and job opportunities for graduates
Position ACI Learning’s programs as ascalable workforce development solutionfor employers
Support employer engagement throughcareer fairs, industry events, and hiring initiatives aligned with graduation cycles
Onboard employers to theCareerConnect platformand encourage its use for posting jobs, sourcing candidates, and sharing interview feedback

Events & Industry Engagement

Plan and hostmonthly career events and workshopsconnecting learners with industry professionals and hiring managers
Coordinatevirtual and on-site career fairsfor graduating cohorts
Promote employer participation in career events and strengthen ACI’s presence in the tech hiring community

Outcomes, Data & Compliance

Track and document graduate employment outcomes inSalesforce and the ACI CareerConnect platform
Maintain accurate records aligned withfederal, state, VA, accreditation, and company compliance requirements
Monitor employment outcomes and support graduates until successful job placement

What Success Looks Like

Graduates securein-field employment quickly, meeting progressive placement benchmarks at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days post-graduation
Students complete key career readiness milestones includingresume, LinkedIn, and interview preparation
Employer engagement grows throughnew partnerships, job leads, and industry events
Graduates and employers becomeadvocates for the program, contributing testimonials, reviews, and feedback that strengthen ACI’s reputation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field
Substitution: Relevant experience in career services, staffing/recruiting, HR, or workforce development may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
At least1 year of experiencein career services, career coaching, recruiting, human resources, or workforce development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working withSalesforce CRM
Experience supporting students invocational or career training environments

Skills That Set You Apart

Strong knowledge ofcareer development strategies and job market trends
Ability tocoach, motivate, and inspire learnersnavigating their career transition
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with bothstudents and employers
Familiarity withmodern job search platforms, networking strategies, and professional branding tools
Experience planning and hostingcareer events or employer engagement activities
Strong organizational skills with the ability tomanage multiple learners and employer relationships simultaneously
Ability to work bothindependently and collaborativelywithin a team environment