Career Services Specialist

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$83,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” comprised of the faculty, students, and staff who make the university what it is. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a Career Services Specialist with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with students and community partners to support undergraduate and graduate students in transitioning from the classroom to the workforce.This position supports students through internship placements and ongoing engagement with community organizations to expand internship and employment opportunities for current students and recent graduates. Virtual and in-person events support students and alumni in their professional development while strengthening connections with employer partners. This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean and is part of the Student Services team.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have four or more years of experience in career services advising and must hold a bachelor’s degree.
Must have a strong understanding of relevant university policies, including national standards and best practices, as well as USC culture
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Salesforce.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, students, staff, and faculty.
Valid US Drivers License
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience: 4 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Four years’ counseling and human resources experience in a corporate or higher education environment, or similar industry.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the aging services sector
Master’s Degree
Comfort level with cultural affairs practices.

Responsibilities

Connect with community organizations to develop internship, employment, and volunteer partnership opportunities and manage associated documentation, including affiliation agreements, certificates of liability insurance, and position descriptions.
Enhance placement success of prospective student interns by completing mock interviews, reviewing resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and discussing internship placement options.
Facilitate the internship placement process twice annually by requesting placement slots, supporting the student wish list process, coordinating interviews, confirming matches, and individually placing students as needed.
Attend conferences to identify prospective internship sites and strengthen partnerships with community organizations.
Plan, conduct outreach for, and execute hybrid events that support students and alumni, including internship fairs, pre-placement trainings, career fairs, networking events, and professional development programs.
Maintain ongoing communication with instructors and develop internal university partnerships to support internship and career opportunities.
Promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and unbiased opportunities consistent with university values.
Track job placement of gerontology graduates.