Assistant Director of Career Development

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Co-manage all aspects of Global Fellows summer internship program including student recruitment, employer partnerships and internship placement process. Advise students on an individual basis regarding career issues and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation, internship, job placement and related matters. Provide advising and program support for the international student population (i.e. curate resources, plan events or workshops, etc.). Co-manage all aspects of Wallis Annenberg Innovation internship program including student recruitment, securing industry partners and grant proposal management. Provide program support for Annenberg’s experiential education programs including Maymesters and Spring Break Career Immersions. Coordinate alumni career panels. Support department programming: Lunch with Leaders, Career Treks, Alumni Panels, Company info sessions. Hire, train and supervise one student employee to focus on international student support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field.
• Four years’ counseling and human resources experience in a corporate or higher education environment, or similar industry.
• Leadership and guidance skills with a proven ability to manage, balance, and prioritize different tasks and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of federal immigration regulations, interpreting and providing guidance as to their relevance to international students.
• Advanced knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources.
• Superior level of professionalism, exceptional attention to detail, and exemplary written and oral communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse individuals and groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• 5-8 years of student affairs experience, ideally in career services or international programs
• Master’s degree in student Affairs, Education, Counseling or related field
• Demonstrated experience, and commitment to working with international students
• Administrative experience with graduate or undergraduate populations in a university environment and knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage all aspects of Global Fellows summer internship program including student recruitment, employer partnerships and internship placement process.
• Advise students on an individual basis regarding career issues and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation, internship, job placement and related matters.
• Provide advising and program support for the international student population (i.e. curate resources, plan events or workshops, etc.).
• Co-manage all aspects of Wallis Annenberg Innovation internship program including student recruitment, securing industry partners and grant proposal management.
• Provide program support for Annenberg’s experiential education programs including Maymesters and Spring Break Career Immersions.
• Coordinate alumni career panels.
• Support department programming: Lunch with Leaders, Career Treks, Alumni Panels, Company info sessions.
• Hire, train and supervise one student employee to focus on international student support.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected] .
• Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
• Notice of Non-discrimination
• Employment Equity
• Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
• USC is a smoke-free environment
• Digital Accessibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level