Career Advisor

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

21h

About The Position

The University of Southern California Career Center is seeking an experienced Career Advisor to join the Career Engagement team. The advisor supports diverse undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates through individual advising, career programming, and engagement activities. The role covers more than 140 academic majors and a wide range of career interests and goals. The advisor helps students and recent graduates investigate career paths; strategize internship and job searches; develop resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles; prepare for interviews and networking; negotiate offers; maintain a professional online presence; and understand career development and career transitions. The position also develops original career content, plans events, collaborates with campus and community partners, and supervises student interns. The role requires some evening and weekend work. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

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; the minimum qualifications also describe experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and professionalism.
Ability to advise students and recent graduates on career paths, job and internship searches, application materials, interviews, networking, offer negotiation, professional online presence, and career transitions.
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.
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to collaborate as a motivated team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Human Resources, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Two years of career advising experience in a not-for-profit four-year college or university setting; the posting also lists two years in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field as preferred.
Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations.
Demonstrated collaboration across academic departments, departmental units, and academic schools campus-wide.
Experience developing and implementing large- and small-scale in-person and virtual programs or events.
Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students.
Working knowledge of Handshake, uConnect, PeopleGrove, or other career services platforms.

Responsibilities

Advise domestic and international students and alumni through in-person, phone, and online appointments.
Identify 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.
Write original website content, training materials, and other career-related materials.
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.
Stay current on career development trends, campus and community resources, and related technology by participating 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.