Career Advisor

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$31 - $35

About The Position

The University of Southern California Career Center is seeking an experienced Career Advisor for our Career Engagement team. This role’s primary responsibilities include advising and program development. The incumbent will advise diverse undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. This is a unique opportunity to support, educate, and engage talented students and alumni worldwide. The USC Career Center represents over 140 academic majors across campus with a wide range of career interests and goals. The ideal candidate will have experience advising students and recent graduates, event planning, developing original career content, and leading student engagement and programming for the Career Engagement team. The incumbent will demonstrate professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills while advising students and recent graduates on the following career-related topics: Investigate career paths Strategize internship and job searches Develop competitive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profiles Prepare for interviews and networking Negotiate internship and job offers Maintain a professional online presence Educating students on the career development process and managing career transitions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Related education and experience in counseling, career services, and advisement
One year of experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field.
One year of experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.
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 excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven business savvy, ability to deliver quality services, and passion as it relates to impact on outcomes.
Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Human Resources, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Related education and experience in counseling, career services, and advisement
Two years of experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising
Career advising in a not-for-profit four-year college/university setting
Provide excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations
Proven collaboration across multiple academic and departmental departments and academic schools campus-wide
Develop and implement both large and small-scale in-person and virtual programs/events
Balance competing priorities successfully
Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students
Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations, skilled in communicating effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy
Manage confidential information following FERPA regulations
Possess strong project management and organizational skills
Serve as a motivated and collaborative team player with exceptional multi-tasking skills and a positive attitude
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
Determine the advising needs of individuals and collaborate to develop action plans
Interpret career assessments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory and others
Develop and conduct student and alumni career workshops and events, moderate panel discussions, and create structured activities for groups and individuals
Plan, execute, and market signature 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 colleagues throughout the Student Affairs Division, school-based career services offices, academic departments, student organizations, and campus and community partners to actively share resources and develop relevant programming
Utilize career technologies and collaborate with platform vendors to ensure seamless student access to resources
Stay current on career development trends, relevant on and off-campus resources, and related technology by actively engaging and presenting at professional workshops, seminars, and conferences
Track, analyze, and document student engagement data to support reporting and continuous program improvement
Train and supervise graduate and fieldwork interns as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested