Career Advisor

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$33 - $37

About The Position

The USC Career Center is seeking an experienced Career Advisor to join its Career Engagement team. The role focuses on advising and program development, supporting diverse undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates as they explore career paths, search for internships and jobs, develop application materials and professional profiles, prepare for interviews and networking, negotiate offers, maintain a professional online presence, and manage career development and transitions. The Career Center serves students across more than 140 academic majors and supports members of the Trojan Family worldwide. The Career Advisor provides individualized advising, interprets career assessments, develops and delivers workshops and programs, plans and markets in-person and online events, and creates original career content. The position works collaboratively with campus and community partners, uses career technologies and platforms, tracks engagement data, and supervises and trains student interns. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Some evening and weekend work is required, along with other duties as assigned. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The hourly rate range is $33.28–$36.99. USC considers role responsibilities, candidate experience and education, training, skills, internal alignment, applicable requirements, funding, and market conditions when determining an offer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.
Related education and experience in counseling, career services, and advisement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Human Resources, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Two years of career advising in a not-for-profit four-year college or university setting.
Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations.
Proven ability to collaborate across academic departments, departments, and academic schools campus-wide.
Experience developing and implementing large- and small-scale in-person and virtual programs or events.
Ability to balance competing priorities successfully.
Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students.
Multicultural competencies, including the ability to work with diverse populations and communicate effectively and professionally with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to manage confidential information in accordance with FERPA regulations.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Motivated, collaborative team-player approach, exceptional multitasking skills, and a positive attitude.
Working knowledge of Handshake, uConnect, PeopleGrove, or other career services platforms.
Two years of experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Advise domestic and international students and alumni through in-person, phone, and online appointments.
Determine individuals’ advising needs and collaborate with them to develop action plans.
Interpret career assessments, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory.
Develop and conduct career workshops and programs for students and alumni, moderate panel discussions, and create structured activities for groups and individuals.
Plan, execute, and market in-person and online career events for small and large student and alumni groups.
Author original website content, training materials, and other career-related pieces.
Collaborate with Student Life Division colleagues, school-based career services offices, academic departments, student organizations, and campus and community partners to share resources and develop relevant programming.
Use career technologies, including the photobooth, and collaborate with platform vendors to ensure students can access resources seamlessly.
Keep current on career development trends, relevant resources, and technology by engaging in and presenting at professional workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Track, analyze, and document student engagement data to support reporting and continuous program improvement.
Supervise and train student interns and help ensure a welcoming, professional, and efficient experience for students, employers, staff, faculty, and the broader campus community.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.